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Pamphilus of Caesarea

c. 240 – 309 · b. Berytus
presbytermartyr

Presbyter of Caesarea; founder of the great library there. Devoted disciple of Origen's legacy and teacher of Eusebius. Martyred 16 February 309 under Maximinus.

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Who was Pamphilus of Caesarea?
Pamphilus of Caesarea (240–309) — Presbyter of Caesarea; founder of the great library there. Devoted disciple of Origen's legacy and teacher of Eusebius. Martyred 16 February 309 under Maximinus.
Who did Pamphilus of Caesarea teach?
Eusebius of Caesarea.

Sources for biography

  • Eusebius, Martyrs of Palestine 11 primary
  • Jerome, De Viris Illustribus 75 primary

documented connections(2)

  • taught by (incoming) Eusebius of Caesarea
    Eusebius styled himself 'Pamphili' in tribute to his master Pamphilus, with whom he co-authored the Apology for Origen.
    Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. 6.32, 7.32 · Jerome, De Viris Illustribus 75, 81
  • cited Origen of Alexandria
    Pamphilus copied, collected and defended Origen's works; co-author of an Apology for Origen.
    Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. 6.32 · Jerome, De Viris Illustribus 75

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