Alexander of Alexandria

Alexander was bishop of Alexandria at the outbreak of the Arian controversy. His letters condemning Arius are among the earliest documents of that dispute.

Dates

died 328 (probable)

See or city

Alexandria

Region

Egypt

Notes

Bishop of Alexandria from about 312; he deposed Arius and wrote letters against his teaching that were preserved by Socrates and Theodoret.

Works

• Letters on the Arian ControversyEpistulae · ca. 319–324 · CPG number not yet checked