Peter II of Alexandria
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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 | |
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 (Greek: Πέτρος Β΄ Αλεξανδρείας; 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][non-tertiary source needed] and immediately after his consecration, the prefect Palladius, 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 366–384) 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
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- "Petros II (373–381)". Official web site of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa. Retrieved 2011-02-08.[non-primary source needed]
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