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Pantaenus, head of the Catechetical School of Alexandria about 180 (Eusebius, “Hist. eccl.”, V, x), still alive in 193 (Eusebius, “Chron.” Abr., 2210). As he was succeeded by Clement who left Alexandria about 203, the probable date of his death would be about 200. He was trained in the Stoic philosophy; as a Christian missionary, he ...
Other articles where Pantaenus is discussed: St. Clement of Alexandria: Early life and career: …Christianity by his last teacher, Pantaenus—reputedly a former Stoic philosopher and the first recorded president of the Christian catechetical School at Alexandria—Clement succeeded his mentor as head of the school about 180.
Saint Pantaenus of Alexandria, also known as the Sicilian Bee or Panteno, was a renowned figure in the early Christian Church. Born in Sicily, his birthdate is not accurately recorded, but it is believed that he lived during the second century. Pantaenus was celebrated and revered for his extensive knowledge, profound wisdom, and exceptional ...
), A.D. 189; while he represents Pantaenus as head of the Alexandrian school in his 1st year (H. E. v. 9, 10) and distinctly conveys that this appointment was after his return from his Indian mission. There is a like conflict of authority concerning the relation of Pantaenus to Clement of Alexandria. Eusebius (v.
Pantaenus. Head of the Catechetical School of Alexandria about 180 (Eusebius, "Hist. eccl.", V, x), still alive in 193 (Eusebius, "Chron." Abr., 2210). As he was succeeded by Clement who left Alexandria about 203, the probable date of his death would be about 200. He was trained in the Stoic philosophy; as a Christian missionary, he reached ...
Pantaenus, a scholar of the early Christian church, was born in the mid-2nd century. He is recognized for his significant contributions to the development of Christian thought and his pivotal role in spreading the Gospel. The Journey Begins. Pantaenus' journey began in Alexandria, one of the four major episcopal sees of early Christianity.
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Facts. Pantaenus was a stoic philosopher perhaps from Sicily. He became head of the catechetical school at Alexandria, Egypt, which he built into a leading center of learning. According to Eusebius, it was reported that Pantaenus had been a missionary in India (perhaps meaning Ethiopia) and there had met Christians who claimed to have received ...
