Marcellus of Ancyra
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Marcellus of Ancyra was a 4th-century bishop and theologian known for his staunch opposition to Arianism and his influential yet controversial role in early Trinitarian debates.
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| Marcellus of Ancyra canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Marcellus of Ancyra Context triple: [Council of Ancyra, presidingFigure, Marcellus of Ancyra]
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Eleusius of Cyzicus
Eleusius of Cyzicus was a 4th-century Christian bishop and prominent semi-Arian leader known for his influential role in the theological disputes surrounding the Council of Seleucia.
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Pionius of Smyrna
Pionius of Smyrna was a 3rd-century Christian presbyter and martyr renowned for his steadfast refusal to renounce his faith during the Decian persecution.
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Numenius of Apamea
Numenius of Apamea was a 2nd-century Platonist philosopher whose synthesis of Platonism with Pythagorean and Eastern religious ideas helped lay important groundwork for later Neoplatonism.
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Amelius of Apamea
Amelius of Apamea was a 3rd-century Neoplatonist philosopher and prominent disciple of Plotinus, known for his extensive commentaries on his teacher’s doctrines.
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Andronicus of Rhodes
Andronicus of Rhodes was a 1st-century BCE Peripatetic philosopher best known for editing and organizing Aristotle’s works, which greatly influenced their transmission and interpretation in later antiquity.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Marcellus of Ancyra Target entity description: Marcellus of Ancyra was a 4th-century bishop and theologian known for his staunch opposition to Arianism and his influential yet controversial role in early Trinitarian debates.
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Eleusius of Cyzicus
Eleusius of Cyzicus was a 4th-century Christian bishop and prominent semi-Arian leader known for his influential role in the theological disputes surrounding the Council of Seleucia.
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Pionius of Smyrna
Pionius of Smyrna was a 3rd-century Christian presbyter and martyr renowned for his steadfast refusal to renounce his faith during the Decian persecution.
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C.
Numenius of Apamea
Numenius of Apamea was a 2nd-century Platonist philosopher whose synthesis of Platonism with Pythagorean and Eastern religious ideas helped lay important groundwork for later Neoplatonism.
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D.
Amelius of Apamea
Amelius of Apamea was a 3rd-century Neoplatonist philosopher and prominent disciple of Plotinus, known for his extensive commentaries on his teacher’s doctrines.
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E.
Andronicus of Rhodes
Andronicus of Rhodes was a 1st-century BCE Peripatetic philosopher best known for editing and organizing Aristotle’s works, which greatly influenced their transmission and interpretation in later antiquity.
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Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
4th-century Christian theologian
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Christian bishop ⓘ Church Father ⓘ theologian ⓘ |
| accusedOf |
Monarchianism
NERFINISHED
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Sabellianism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| activeInCentury | 4th century ⓘ |
| condemnedBy | Eastern synods NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| condemnedFor | alleged Sabellianism ⓘ |
| controversy | suspected of modalist tendencies ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship | Roman Empire ⓘ |
| deathPlace | Ancyra (traditional attribution) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| denomination | Nicene Christianity NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| era | Patristic period ⓘ |
| historicalReputation | defender of Nicene faith yet theologically controversial ⓘ |
| influenced |
4th-century Trinitarian controversies
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Basil of Ancyra NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Nicene theology
NERFINISHED
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anti-Arian polemics ⓘ |
| notableFor |
defense of the Nicene Creed
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opposition to Arianism ⓘ role in early Trinitarian debates ⓘ |
| occupation |
bishop
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theologian ⓘ |
| opponent |
Arian bishops of the East
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Asterius the Sophist NERFINISHED ⓘ Eusebius of Caesarea NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| opposedDoctrine |
Arianism
NERFINISHED
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subordinationism ⓘ |
| participatedIn | Council of Nicaea NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| positionHeld | Bishop of Ancyra NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| region | Asia Minor NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religion | Christianity ⓘ |
| roleInEvent | participant in the First Council of Nicaea ⓘ |
| seeAlso |
Arian controversy
NERFINISHED
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First Council of Nicaea NERFINISHED ⓘ Trinitarian controversy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supportedBy |
Pope Julius I
NERFINISHED
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Western Nicene bishops NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supportedCreed | Nicene Creed NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supportedDoctrine | Nicene orthodoxy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| theologicalView |
anti-subordinationist Christology
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rejection of eternal distinction of hypostases in the Trinity ⓘ strong emphasis on the unity of God ⓘ |
| workLocation |
Ancyra
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Galatia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| wroteWork |
Against Asterius
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On the Holy Church ⓘ letters to Julius I of Rome ⓘ |
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Subject: Marcellus of Ancyra Description of subject: Marcellus of Ancyra was a 4th-century bishop and theologian known for his staunch opposition to Arianism and his influential yet controversial role in early Trinitarian debates.
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