Saint Pantaenus the Philosopher | |
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| Missionary, Philosopher | |
| Born | 2nd century AD Sicily |
| Died | c. 200 Alexandria, Egypt |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Oriental Orthodox Church Eastern Orthodox Church[1] |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Feast | July 7[2][3] |
| Attributes | lecturing from a pulpit |
Philosophy career | |
| Era | Ancient philosophy |
| Region | Western philosophy |
| School | Stoicism |
| Institutions | Catechetical School of Alexandria |
Main interests | Christian theology |
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Saint Pantaenus the Philosopher (Greek: Πάνταινος; died c. 200)[4] was a Greek theologian and a significant figure in the Catechetical School of Alexandria from around AD 180. This school was the earliest catechetical school, and became influential in the development of Christian theology.
- ^ "Orthodox Calendar. Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, a parish of the Patriarchate of Moscow". www.holytrinityorthodox.com.
- ^ "Saint Pantaenus, Father of the Church. July 7. Rev. Alban Butler. 1866. Volume VII: July. The Lives of the Saints". www.bartleby.com.
- ^ "Saint Pantaenus, Doctor of the Church and Apostle to the Indies".
- ^ "As he was succeeded by Clement who left Alexandria about 203, the probable date of his death would be about 200. " (Catholic Encyclopedia)