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Meletian Schisms — The schisms involved two different persons named Meletios. The first was Meletios, bishop of Lycopolis in Egypt (q.v.), who was excommunicated by the archbishop Peter of Alexandria (qq.v.) for being too lenient on Christians who had… … Historical dictionary of Byzantium
meletian — I. mə̇ˈlēshən adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Meletius, 4th century A.D. bishop of Lycopolis + English an : of or relating to Meletius the bishop of Lycopolis II. noun ( s) Usage: usually capitalized … Useful english dictionary
Meletius of Lycopolis — • Bishop of Lycopolis in Egypt, gave his name to a schism of short duration Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Meletius of Lycopolis Meletius of Lycopolis … Catholic encyclopedia
First Council of Nicaea — Date 325 AD Accepted by Anglicans Assyrian Church of the East Calvinists Eastern Orthodox Lutherans Old Catholics Oriental Orthodox Roman Catholics Previous council None Next coun … Wikipedia
Meletius of Antioch — • Lengthy article on the career of the gentle bishop who longed for unity in the Church Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Meletius of Antioch Meletius of Antioch … Catholic encyclopedia
Peter of Alexandria — St. Peter of Alexandria † Catholic Encyclopedia ► St. Peter of Alexandria Became Bishop of Alexandria in 300; martyred Nov., 311. According to Philip of Sidetes he was at one time head of the famous catechetical school at Alexandria.… … Catholic encyclopedia
First Council of Constantinople — For the church council of Constantinople in 359, see First Council of Constantinople (360). 9th century Byzantine manuscript illumination of I Constantinople Homilies of Gregory Nazianzus, 879 882 … Wikipedia
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Theodotus of Antioch — Theodotus, patriarch of Antioch (?? ndash;429), in A.D. 420 [(Clinton, F. R. ii. 552)] succeeded Alexander, [After the deposition of Meletius of Antioch in 361, the Meletian Schism saw at least four groups lay claim to the see of Antioch.… … Wikipedia
