Theophilus I of Alexandria

Saint

Theophilus of Alexandria
Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of Saint Mark
Theophilus atop the Serapeum, depiction from the Alexandrian World Chronicle
Papacy began384
Papacy ended15 October 412
PredecessorTimothy I
SuccessorCyril "Pillar of Faith"
Personal details
Died15 October 412
BuriedDominicium, Alexandria
NationalityEgyptian
DenominationChurch of Alexandria
ResidenceSaint Mark's Church
Sainthood
Feast day18 Paopi (Coptic calendar)
15 October (Julian calendar)
Currently 28 October (Gregorian calendar)
Venerated inCoptic Orthodox Church
Syriac Orthodox Church
Eastern Orthodox Church[1] [2]

Theophilus (Greek: Θεόφιλος) was the 23rd Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the Seat of Saint Mark. He became pope at a time of conflict between the newly dominant Christians and the pagan establishment in Alexandria, each of which was supported by a segment of the Alexandrian populace.

  1. ^ St. Theophilus is listed as a Holy Father at the Second Council of Constantinople: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/3812.htm
  2. ^ St. Theophilus is again listed as a Holy Father in Canon 2, Council of Trullo: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/3814.htm