Clement of Alexandria

Who they were

Titus Flavius Clemens, probably born at Athens, became a Christian and travelled in search of teachers until he found rest in the teaching of Pantaenus at Alexandria. He became head of its catechetical school, and was followed there by Origen.

He taught that a Christian should live in close union with God by prayer, labour for souls, love his enemies and even endure martyrdom. He died about 215.

The miracles

He was venerated as a saint until the seventeenth century, with a feast on 4 December; when Pope Clement VIII revised the Roman Martyrology his name was dropped, a decision kept by Benedict XIV.

Why that counted as sanctity

An early teacher of the Faith who taught union with God through prayer.

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• Alexander of Jerusalem Saint
  “Among his pupils were Origen and Alexander of Jerusalem.” — Wikipedia
• Barnabas Saint
  “The Epistle of Barnabas was ascribed to him by Clement of Alexandria and others in the early church and the epistle is included under his name in Codex Sinaiticus, the earliest extant manuscript of the complete New Testament.” — Wikipedia
• Matthew the Apostle Saint
  “Church Fathers, such as Irenaeus and Clement of Alexandria, relate that Matthew preached the gospel in Judea before going to other countries.” — Wikipedia
• Melito of Sardis Saint
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• Saint Peter Saint
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• Theophilus of Caesarea Saint
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• Titus Flavius Clemens Saint
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