Birthplace: Mesopotamia, Iraq
Died: 0184 AD
Theophilus of Antioch served as Patriarch of Antioch from around 169 to 182, succeeding Eros and followed by Maximus I in 183. His writings, particularly his apology to Autolycus, illustrate his conversion from paganism to Christianity through the study of the Holy Scriptures. Known for his fervor in defending the Christian faith against heretics, notably Marcion, Theophilus made significant contributions to Christian literature, polemics, exegetics, and apologetics, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the early Church.
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