Pantaenus
Saint Pantaenus the Philosopher | |
|---|---|
| Missionary, Philosopher | |
| Born | 2nd century AD Sicily |
| Died | c. 200 Alexandria, Egypt |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Oriental Orthodox Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Feast | July 7 |
| Attributes | lecturing from a pulpit |
| Philosophical work | |
| Era | Ancient philosophy |
| Region | Western philosophy |
| School | Stoicism |
| Institutions | Catechetical School of Alexandria |
| Main interests | Christian theology |
Saint Pantaenus the Philosopher (Greek: Πάνταινος; died c. 200) was a Sicilian theologian and a significant figure in the Catechetical School of Alexandria from around AD 180. This school was the earliest catechetical school, and became influential in the development of Christian theology.