biography
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Clement of Alexandria, St
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Lat Clemens Alexandrinus
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| lived:
| (c.150–c.215)
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| biography:
| Theologian and Father of the early Church, probably born in Athens, Greece. He first studied philosophy, then became head of the celebrated Catechetical school in Alexandria, where he related Greek philosophical thought to Christian belief. In 203 the persecution under Severus compelled him to flee to Palestine. His most distinguished pupil was Origen. Feast day 5 December. |
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