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Diognostus of Alexandria

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Theognostus of Alexandria (English: Theognostus of Alexandria, 210-270), ancient Greek theologian. As the leader of the catechetical school in Alexandria, the academic center at that time, he wrote a lot of religious works, among which "Summum of the Doctrine of the Faith" became a powerful tool for orthodox factions to debate Arians at the Council of Nicaea in the 4th century AD.

Category
Scholars
Nationality
ancient rome
Born
210
Died
270-01-01
Wikidata
Q3556912
Occupations theologiandirector
Aliases Theognostus of AlexandriaDiognostus of Alexandria

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