Who's Who of Egyptian people, queens and family: Theophilus

Theophilus

Roman Emperors

A Patriarch of Alexandria, Theophilus attempted to convert a temple of Dionysus in Alexandria into a church. Rioting between pagans and Christians ensued, the former occupying the great Serapeum' when the Christians took it the statue of the god was assaulted.

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Last Updated: June 20th, 2011