Anianus of Alexandria
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- For the fifth-century monk, see Annianus of Alexandria.
Anianus served as Patriarch of Alexandria from 68 to 82, a position which preceded the Popes of the Coptic Church and Orthodox Church of Alexandria. He was the successor of Saint Mark the Apostolic, and is, in fact, mentioned in the apocryphal Acts of Mark.
Saint Mark mentions that Anianus was a cobbler who repaired his sandals. Some modern sources suggest he was a noble, although this would not agree with the story of his conversion as told to us by Saint Mark.
He has received sainthood - his feast day being April 25; see Calendar of saints or April 25 (Orthodox Liturgics).
| Preceded by Mark the Evangelist |
Patriarch of Alexandria 68–82 |
Succeeded by Avilius |
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