Saint Agrippinus of Alexandria | |
|---|---|
| Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria | |
| Papacy began | 167 |
| Papacy ended | 12 February 178 |
| Predecessor | Celadion |
| Successor | Julian |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Died | 12 February 178 |
| Buried | Baucalis,Alexandria |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Denomination | Christian |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 12 February (5Amshir in theCoptic calendar) |
Pope Agrippinus was the tenthPope and Patriarch of Alexandria.
When Pope Celadion died, Bishop Agrippinus was chosen Patriarch by the people and clergy of Alexandria.
According to Coptic tradition, Anba Agrippinus did not own any silver or gold, except for what met his basic personal needs.[citation needed]
Aggrippinus died after a reign of 12 years. He is commemorated on the 5th day ofMeshir in the CopticSynaxarium.[1]
| Titles of the Great Christian Church | ||
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| Preceded by | Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria 167–178 | Succeeded by |
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