Eulogius of Alexandria () was Greek Patriarch of that see from about 580 to 608. He is regarded as a

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, with a

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of September 13.

Life

Eulogius was first

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of the monastery of the Mother of God in Antioch. He was a successful combatant of various phases of

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.McNeal, Mark. "St. Eulogius of Alexandria." The Catholic Encyclopedia
Vol. 5. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1909. 30 Sept.ember 2021 He was a warm friend of Pope

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, who corresponded with him, and received from that pope many flattering expressions of esteem and admiration.E.g. Eulogius refuted the Novatians, some communities of which ancient sect still existed in his diocese, and vindicated the hypostatic union of the two natures in Christ, against both

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and

Eutyches Eutyches (; c. 375–454) or Eutyches of Constantinople

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says that Gregory wished Eulogius to survive him, recognizing in him the voice of truth. It has been said that he restored for a brief period to the Church of Alexandria life and youthful vigour. Besides the above works and a commentary against various sects of Monophysites ( Severans, Theodosians,

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and

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) he left eleven discourses in defence of

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and the

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, also a work against the

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, submitted by him before publication to Pope Gregory I, who after some observations authorized it unchanged. With exception of one sermon and a few fragments, all the writings of Eulogius have perished.

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