Papacy began 129 Term ended October 19, 141 AD Died October 19, 141 AD | Name Pope of Papacy ended 19 October 141 Nationality Egyptian | |
Alma mater Catechetical School of Alexandria Place of burial Baucalis, Alexandria, Egypt People also search for Pope Justus of Alexandria | ||
Pope Eumenes of Alexandria | Wikipedia audio article
Pope Eumenes (Emenaios), seventh Pope of Alexandria & Patriarch of the See of St. Mark. He was one of the most respected Christians in Alexandria, Egypt. He was chosen in the month of July (Abib) in the year 129 AD during the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. He also took over from Pope Justus as the second Dean of The Catechetical School of Alexandria (also known as the Theological School of Alexandria).
During his time he ordained several Bishops for the See of St. Mark, and he sent them to preach in all the provinces of Egypt, Nubia and to Pentapolis and to spread the good news of the Salvation.
The persecution of the Christians increased during the time of this righteous Patriarch and many Copts were martyred. Eumanius remained on the Throne of Alexandria for thirteen years pleasing God and the people and he departed on the 9th of Babah (19 October) in the year 141 AD.