Peter II of Alexandria
Peter II of Alexandria | |
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Patriarch of Alexandria | |
Installed | 373 |
Term ended | 381 |
Predecessor | Athanasius the Apostolic |
Successor | Timothy I |
Personal details | |
Born | Egypt |
Died | 27 February 381 Egypt |
Buried | Dominicium, Alexandria |
Nationality | Egyptian |
Residence | Saint Mark's Church |
Sainthood | |
Feast day | 27 February (20 Amshir in the Coptic Calendar)[1] |
Patriarch Peter II of Alexandria (died 27 February 381) was the 21st Patriarch of Alexandria from AD 373 to AD 381. He was a disciple of Athanasius of Alexandria who designated him as his successor before his death in 373.
He was a zealous opponent of Arianism[2] and immediately after his consecration, the prefect , acting on orders from Emperor Valens drove him from the city and installed Lucius, an adherent of Arianism as bishop.
Peter found refuge at Rome, where Pope Damasus I (AD 366- AD 384) received him and gave him support against the Arians. In 373, Peter returned to Alexandria, where Lucius yielded out of fear of the populace.
References[]
- General
- "Petros II (373–381)". Official web site of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa. Retrieved 2011-02-08.
- Specific
Categories:
- 4th-century Popes and Patriarchs of Alexandria
- 4th-century Christian saints
- 381 deaths