Mazabanes
Mazabanes (also: Mozabanus , Mazabanis , Mazbenes or Megabezes ; † 260 ) was Bishop of Jerusalem as Alexander's successor . Around 251 he became a victim of Decius ' persecution of Christians . Little is known about Mazabanes. His death is placed by Eusebius of Caesarea in the reign of Emperor Gallienus , with a date before 264 most likely, since Mazabane's successor Hymenaios is listed as a participant in a council of Antioch that discussed the fall of Paul of Samosata this year falls. In general, 260 is most likely the year of Mazabane's death.
Its name suggests an origin from Syria .
Web links
- Denis Deriev: The History of the Church of Jerusalem from Its Beginnings until the Eleventh Century. June 1998, accessed February 21, 2018 .
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander |
Patriarch of Jerusalem 251–260 |
Hymenaios |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Mazabanes |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Mozabanus; Mazabanis; Mazbenes; Megabezes |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Jerusalem |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 2nd century or 3rd century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 260 |