Christopher I of Alexandria
Christopher I (Greek Χριστοφόρος ) was the Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria from 817 to 841.
Christophoros supported the worship of icons in the church. He took part in a synod in Jerusalem in 836 , which took this position and opposed the anti-image attitude of the Byzantine emperor Theophilos .
Theological writings have been preserved from Christophoros.
Works
- Opera. In: Jacques Paul Migne (ed.): Patrologia Graeca . Volume 100
Web links
- Christophorus I (website of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Eustatius |
Patriarch of Alexandria 817-841 |
Sophronios |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Christopher I. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Χριστοφόρος (Greek) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria and author of several works |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 8th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | after 841 |