Pope Avilius of Alexandria
Pope Avilius of Alexandria (Abilius in the West), also known as Sabellius, Milius or Melyos served as the third Patriarch of Alexandria (head of the church that became the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Orthodox Church of Alexandria) between 83 and 95.
He was enthroned during the reign of the Roman Emperor Titus Flavius Domitianus.
In the Church History of Eusebius of
Caesarea, it is recorded that, upon the death of Anianus of
Alexandria, all the
Veneration
He is venerated as a saint. His feast day in the Roman Catholic Church is February 22, the Canons Regular keep his feast on February 23, the Coptic Church on August 29 and March 29, and the Greek Orthodox Church on February 22.
References
- Atiya, Aziz S. The Coptic Encyclopedia. New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., 1991. ISBN 002897025X
- Holweck, F. G. A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924.
| Preceded by Anianus |
Pope of
Alexandria 83–95 |
Succeeded by Kedron |
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