Avilius of Alexandria

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Avilius (in the West also Abilius ; † 95 ) was Bishop of Alexandria in the years 83–95 (other sources: 84–98) and the third holder of this office after Mark the Evangelist and Anianus . His term of office falls into the government of Emperor Domitian . The Coptic Church commemorates him on the first day of Thout (September / October).

literature

  • Philip Schaff: Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers Second Series - Eusebius Church History. Cosimo, 2007, ISBN 978-1-60206507-9 , p. 147.
predecessor Office successor
Anianus Bishop of Alexandria
83-95
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