Theophilus,_bishop_of_Caesarea

Theophilus, bishop of Caesarea

Theophilus, bishop of Caesarea

Bishop of Caesarea (died 195)

Saint Theophilus (Greek: Θεόφιλος; died 195) was a bishop of Caesarea Maritima and teacher of Clement of Alexandria. He is known for his opposition to the Quartodecimans. He is commemorated on 5 March and his name means "Love of The God".

See also

Preceded by
Cornelius (possibly Cornelius the Centurion)
 Bishop of Caesarea
c. 189		 Succeeded by
Theoctistus


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