Serapion from Thmuis
Serapion (Sarapion) of Thmuis "the inflamed" (Hebrew - Greek) (* approx. 300 AD; † approx. 370 AD in Thmuis ) was a Christian theologian, Bishop of Thmuis in Lower Egypt and a saint .
Serapion was on good terms with Antony the Great and Athanasius . Like these, he promoted monasticism .
In the Arian dispute he sided with Athanasius. He was also active as a theological writer and wrote a polemic against the Manicheans . Saint Serapion is commemorated in the Roman Church on March 21st, in the Coptic Church on March 7th.
literature
- Richard Klein : Serapion from Thmuis. In: Biographisch-Bibliographisches Kirchenlexikon (BBKL). Volume 9, Bautz, Herzberg 1995, ISBN 3-88309-058-1 , Sp. 1404-1405.
- Klaus Fitschen: Serapion from Thmuis. Real and spurious writings and testimonies from Athanasius and others (Patristic Texts and Studies 37). De Gruyter, Berlin - New York 1992. ISBN 3-11-012886-1 .
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Serapion from Thmuis |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Sarapion |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Thmuis and saint |
| DATE OF BIRTH | at 300 |
| DATE OF DEATH | at 370 |