Pantaenus

Saint Pantaenus the Philosopher
Missionary, Philosopher
Born2nd century AD
Sicily
Diedc. 200
Alexandria, Egypt
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Oriental Orthodox Church
Eastern Orthodox Church[1]
CanonizedPre-Congregation
FeastJuly 7[2][3]
Attributeslecturing from a pulpit

Philosophy career
EraAncient philosophy
RegionWestern philosophy
SchoolStoicism
InstitutionsCatechetical 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.

  1. ^ "Orthodox Calendar. Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, a parish of the Patriarchate of Moscow". www.holytrinityorthodox.com.
  2. ^ "Saint Pantaenus, Father of the Church. July 7. Rev. Alban Butler. 1866. Volume VII: July. The Lives of the Saints". www.bartleby.com.
  3. ^ "Saint Pantaenus, Doctor of the Church and Apostle to the Indies".
  4. ^ "As he was succeeded by Clement who left Alexandria about 203, the probable date of his death would be about 200. " (Catholic Encyclopedia)