Pantaenus of Alexandria

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c. 120 – c. 200 · b. Sicily

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First named head of the Catechetical School of Alexandria. Stoic philosopher converted to Christianity; reportedly missionary to 'India.' Teacher of Clement of Alexandria.

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Who was Pantaenus of Alexandria?: Pantaenus of Alexandria (120–200) — First named head of the Catechetical School of Alexandria. Stoic philosopher converted to Christianity; reportedly missionary to 'India.' Teacher of Clement of Alexandria.
Who did Pantaenus of Alexandria teach?: Clement of Alexandria.

Sources for biography

Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. 5.10-11 primary
Jerome, De Viris Illustribus 36 primary

documented connections(1)

taught by (incoming) Clement of Alexandria
Clement names Pantaenus as the 'true Sicilian bee' from whom he received instruction.
Clement, Stromateis 1.1.11 · Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. 5.11, 6.6

tradition connections(1)

succeeded in see (incoming) Clement of Alexandria
Clement succeeded Pantaenus as head of the Catechetical School of Alexandria. Eusebius (HE 6.6) is the source; Clement's own writings name Pantaenus as teacher but not as predecessor in office.
Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. 6.6

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