Pantaenus
Greek Christian theologian (died c.200)
b. 2nd century · d. c. 216
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.
Related people
- Pope Demetrius of Alexandria sent by · traditional
- Clement of Alexandria teacher of · traditional
Events
Commemorated
Places
- Sicily birth
- Alexandria death
How we know
Recorded as a historical figure.
- Ecclesiastical History 1 claim — Pantaenus at the school in Alexandria
- De Viris Illustribus 1 claim — Pantaenus is sent to India