Theognostus of Alexandria

Theognostus was an Origenist teacher at Alexandria, probably head of the catechetical school, and the author of seven books of Hypotyposes (Outlines). Photius judged some of his teaching on the Son and the Spirit unsound; Athanasius used a passage on the Son's origin from the Father's being as a witness against Arius. Only fragments survive.

Dates

fl. late 3rd century (approximate)

See or city

Alexandria

Region

Egypt

Notes

Photius (Bibliotheca 106) names him 'Theognostus of Alexandria and exegete'; Athanasius cites him with approval against the Arians. Whether he led the catechetical school after Pierius is uncertain.

Works

• FragmentsFragmenta · ca. 260–300 · CPG number not yet checked