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Alexander of Alexandria

c. 250 – 326 · b. Alexandria · Bishop of Alexandria
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Patriarch of Alexandria 313-326. First to condemn Arius locally (c. 318); led the orthodox party at Nicaea; mentor of Athanasius.

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Common questions

Who was Alexander of Alexandria?
Alexander of Alexandria (250–326) — Patriarch of Alexandria 313-326. First to condemn Arius locally (c. 318); led the orthodox party at Nicaea; mentor of Athanasius.
Who did Alexander of Alexandria teach?
Athanasius of Alexandria.
Who did Alexander of Alexandria oppose?
Arius.
Who succeeded Alexander of Alexandria as bishop of Alexandria?
Athanasius of Alexandria.

Sources for biography

  • Socrates Scholasticus, Hist. Eccl. 1.5-1.9 primary
  • Theodoret, Hist. Eccl. 1.3-4 primary
  • Athanasius, De Decretis primary

documented connections(3)

  • taught by (incoming) Athanasius of Alexandria
    Athanasius served as deacon and secretary to Alexander, accompanying him to Nicaea.
    Socrates Scholasticus, Hist. Eccl. 1.8, 1.15 · Theodoret, Hist. Eccl. 1.26
  • succeeded in see (incoming) Athanasius of Alexandria
    Athanasius succeeded Alexander as bishop of Alexandria in 328.
    Socrates Scholasticus, Hist. Eccl. 1.15
  • opposed Arius
    Alexander first condemned Arius and excommunicated him c. 318.
    Socrates Scholasticus, Hist. Eccl. 1.5-6 · Theodoret, Hist. Eccl. 1.3-4

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