Theophilus I of Alexandria
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Theophilus of Alexandria was the 23rd Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of Saint Mark from 385 to 412. He is remembered as a pivotal figure in late antique Christianity, known for his assert
Illustration from a papyrus showing Pope Theophilus I of Alexandria
Serapeum of Alexandria
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The Serapeum of Alexandria was an ancient Greek temple built by Ptolemy III Euergetes and dedicated to the Greco-Egyptian syncretic god Serapis, made the protector of Alexandria, Egypt. The site was h
Theophilus I of Alexandria
…violent clashes between pagan and Christian factions in the city. One of the most significant events during this period was the destruction of the Serapeum of Alexandria, one of the most prominent temples in the ancient city. While Christian sources described the incident as a victorious moment in the struggle against…
View of part of its remains
Victory Pillar, erected by emperor Diocletian in 297 AD, at the Serapeum
Catacombs beneath the Serapeum
Papyrus drawing (from the Alexandrian World Chronicle) showing Pope Theophilus I of Alexandria, gospel in hand, standing triumphantly atop the Serapeum in 391. The cult image of Serapis, crowned with the modius, is visible within the temple at the bottom.