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Saint Theophilus (Greek: Θεόφιλος; died c.196) was a bishop of Caesarea Maritima and teacher of Clement of Alexandria. Eusebius says Theophilus was well known.

Along with Narcissus of Jerusalem, he presided over the Synod of Caesarea which discussed the Paschal controversy. He is known for his opposition to the Quartodecimans. He also endorsed celebrating Christmas on 25 December.

He is commemorated on 5 March and his name means "Love of The God".

See also

• Clement of Alexandria

References

1. Ferguson, John (1974). Clement of Alexandria. New York: Twayne Publishers. ISBN 0-8057-2231-9.
2. Eusebius. Fathers of the Church, Book V, Chapter XXII
3. "Theophilus of Caesarea", The Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological, and Ecclesiastical Literature. (James Strong and John McClintock, eds.) Harper and Brothers; NY; 1880
4. Jerome. On Illustrious Men, CUA Press, 2010, p. 68 ISBN 9780813212005

External links

• Opera Omnia by Migne Patrologia Graeca with Analytical Indexes

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