Lucius of Alexandria
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Lucius of Alexandria was an arian
who was twice installed as Patriarch of Alexandria
, first in 363
, during the reign of Athanasius, and the second between 373
and 380
, competing with Peter II of Alexandria
.
Arian
Arian may refer to:* Arius, a Christian presbyter in the 3rd and 4th century* a given name in different cultures: Aria, Aryan or Arian...
who was twice installed as Patriarch of Alexandria
Patriarch of Alexandria
The Patriarch of Alexandria is the Archbishop of Alexandria and Cairo, Egypt. Historically, this office has included the designation of Pope , and did so earlier than that of the Bishop of Rome...
, first in 363
363
Year 363 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Iulianus and Sallustius...
, during the reign of Athanasius, and the second between 373
373
Year 373 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Augustus and Valens...
and 380
380
Year 380 was a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Augustus and Augustus...
, competing with Peter II of Alexandria
Peter II of Alexandria
Pope Peter II of Alexandria served as Pope of Alexandria between 373 and 380. He is commemorated in the Coptic Synaxarion on the 20th day of Amshir, the day of his death.Athanasius had designated him as his successor before his death in 373....
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