Pope Eumenes was the 7th Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria, reigning from 129 to 141. Eumenes was one of the most respected Christians in

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. He was chosen in July (Abib) in 129 during the reign of Emperor

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. He also took over from Pope Justus as the second Dean of the Catechetical School of Alexandria. During his time he ordained several Bishops, and he sent them to preach in all the provinces of

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and to

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and to spread the good news of the Salvation. The persecution of the Christians increased during his time and many were martyred. After reigning for thirteen years, he died on the 9th of Babah (19 October) in 141 AD.

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* ;Specific 141 deaths 2nd-century popes and patriarchs of Alexandria 2nd-century Egyptian bishops Deans of the Catechetical School of Alexandria Saints from Roman Egypt 2nd-century Christian saints Year of birth unknown {{EarlyChurch-bishop-stub