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Pantaenus

Also known as Pantaenus the Philosopher

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  • born. 2th centurylow · Wikidata P569
  • died. c. 216medium · Wikidata P570

Stoic-trained teacher at Alexandria and teacher of Clement; Eusebius reports a mission to 'India'.

Wikipedia extract

Pantaenus the Philosopher was a Sicilian theologian and a significant figure in the Catechetical School of Alexandria from around AD 180. This school was the earliest catechetical school, and became influential in the development of Christian theology.

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Sources

  • Pantaenus · Wikipedia contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Wikidata Q461067 · Wikidata contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC0 1.0
  • Catholic Encyclopedia (1907-1912) article · Various (Catholic Encyclopedia)Accessed 2026-11-12 · 1907-1912 text public domain in the US; dated and confessional, use for history of reception

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Pantaenus · DeChurched Atlas