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Pope Kedron of Alexandria

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Saint

Kedronos of Alexandria
Patriarch of Alexandria
ArchdioceseAlexandria
SeeAlexandria
Papacy began5 September 96
Papacy ended28 June 106
PredecessorAvilius
SuccessorPrimus
Orders
Ordination43 AD. (Priesthood)
Personal details
Born
Died28 June 106
Alexandria, Egypt
BuriedBaucalis, Alexandria
NationalityEgyptian
DenominationChurch of Alexandria
Sainthood
Feast day28 June (21 Paoni in the Coptic calendar)

Kedron of Alexandria, also called Kedronos, was the 4th Patriarch of Alexandria.

When the priest and Bishops who served in the country learned that the Bishop Avilius, Patriarch of Alexandria had died, they gathered in Alexandria to consult with the Christian people there, and elected Kedronos as successor. It was said that he was among those who had been baptized by Saint Mark, and he was enthroned Patriarch in Babab (October), in 96 AD, during the reign of the Emperor Nerva.

Kedron was arrested and martyred in the persecution under the Emperor Trajan. It was said that the reason for the arrest was that one of the Roman governors had said to him, "Why do you not have our gods partake with your God and continue to worship him?" So he answered, "Because we do not prostrate before any other." His martyrdom took place on the 21st of Paoni (28 June), in 106 AD.

Kedron was known as chaste and virtuous. He led the Church for eleven years, one month, and twelve days.

References

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General
  • Meinardus, Otto F.A. (2002). Two Thousand Years of Coptic Christianity. American University in Cairo Press. ISBN 978-977-424-757-6.
  • Atiya, Aziz S. The Coptic Encyclopedia. New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., 1991. ISBN 0-02-897025-X
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Titles of the Great Christian Church
Preceded by Patriarch of Alexandria
95–106
Succeeded by