Alexander of Alexandria
Also: Alexander I of Alexandria
Born: the year and the place are not known. Died in 328, in Alexandria, Egypt.
Bishop of Alexandria when the priest Arius began to teach that the Son was created. He opposed Arius and took part in the Council of Nicaea.
Wrote in Greek. A major author.
Places lived
- 313 to 328Alexandria, Egyptbishopyears probableHe became bishop in 312 or 313. In 325 he was at the Council of Nicaea.
Works
2 works, in the order they were written. 2 works can be read here.
- Deposition of Arius and Encyclical LetterThe circular letter of bishop Alexander that tells all bishops why Arius and his friends were put out of the church.11,974 words
- Letters on the Arian HeresyTwo letters to other bishops that explain why he removed Arius.12,086 words
How we know the dates and places
- Born not known
- No ancient source gives a year.
- Place of birth not known
- No ancient source names a place.
- Died sure
- Festal Index of Athanasius, heading (22 Pharmuthi, which is 17 April 328)
- Place of death sure
- Festal Index of Athanasius; Athanasius, Apology against the Arians 59
- Alexandria, years probable
- Jerome, Chronicle; Theodoret, Church History 1.2 to 1.4
- Alexandria, place sure
- Jerome, Chronicle; Theodoret, Church History 1.2 to 1.4