Cornelius of Antioch

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Cornelius of Antioch (also romanized as Korneilos) was the bishop of Antioch between 127 and 151 AD[1] or 154 AD,[2] successor of Saint Herodian as bishop according to Eusebius of Caesarea.[3] He was the first Christian leader with an aristocratic Roman name. Little is known about his deeds and life.[citation needed]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Patriarchs of Antioch". www.balamand.edu.lb. Archived from the original on 31 July 2011. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Chronological List of the Patriarchs of Antioch".
  3. ^ "CHURCH FATHERS: Church History, Book IV (Eusebius)".
Titles of the Great Christian Church
Preceded by Patriarch of Antioch
127–151(154)
Succeeded by