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Praxeas

Also known as Praxeas of Asia

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  • born. 2th centurylow · Wikidata P569
  • died. 3th centurylow · Wikidata P570

Monarchian teacher in Rome known only from Tertullian's Against Praxeas; possibly a nickname rather than a real name.

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Praxeas was a Monarchian from Asia Minor who lived in the end of the 2nd century/beginning of the 3rd century. He believed in the unity of the Godhead and vehemently disagreed with any attempt at division of the personalities or personages of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the Christian Church. He was opposed by Tertullian in his tract Against Praxeas, and was influential in preventing the Roman Church from granting recognition to the New Prophecy.

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  • Praxeas · Wikipedia contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Wikidata Q1270333 · 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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monarchians · modalism · 3rd-century

Praxeas · DeChurched Atlas