Peter II of Alexandria
Patriarch of Alexandria
Installed373
Term ended381
PredecessorAthanasius the Apostolic
SuccessorTimothy I
Personal details
Born
Died27 February 381
Egypt
BuriedDominicium, Alexandria
NationalityEgyptian
ResidenceSaint Mark's Church
Sainthood
Feast day27 February (20 Amshir in the Coptic calendar)[1]

Patriarch Peter II of Alexandria (died 27 February 381) was the 21st Patriarch of Alexandria from AD 373 to AD 381. He was a disciple of Athanasius of Alexandria who designated him as his successor before his death in 373.

He was a zealous opponent of Arianism[2] and immediately after his consecration, the prefect Palladius, acting on orders from Emperor Valens drove him from the city and installed Lucius, an adherent of Arianism as bishop.

Peter found refuge at Rome, where Pope Damasus I (AD 366–384) received him and gave him support against the Arians. In 373, Peter returned to Alexandria, where Lucius yielded out of fear of the populace.

References

General
  • "Petros II (373–381)". Official web site of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa. Retrieved 2011-02-08.
Specific
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