Patriarch Paul of Alexandria
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Patriarch Paul of Alexandria was Greek Patriarch of Alexandria between 536 and 540.
He was elected Patriarch in 536 when the Greek Church of Alexandria, which had previously recognized the Miaphysite
Theodosius I
, disbanded with this recognition and elected Paul in his place. He was the first Chalcedonian
to be elected Patriarch since 482.
This election was the final split between the Miaphysite and Orthodox lineage, which lasts until today.
He was elected Patriarch in 536 when the Greek Church of Alexandria, which had previously recognized the Miaphysite
Miaphysitism
Miaphysitism is a Christological formula of the Oriental Orthodox Churches and of the various churches adhering to the first three Ecumenical Councils...
Theodosius I
Patriarch Theodosius I of Alexandria
Pope Theodosius I of Alexandria was the last Patriarch of Alexandria recognised by both Copts and Melchites.As successor to Timothy III , he was at first recognized by the Emperor Justinian I and the Eastern Orthodox Church...
, disbanded with this recognition and elected Paul in his place. He was the first Chalcedonian
Chalcedonian
Chalcedonian describes churches and theologians which accept the definition given at the Council of Chalcedon of how the divine and human relate in the person of Jesus Christ...
to be elected Patriarch since 482.
This election was the final split between the Miaphysite and Orthodox lineage, which lasts until today.