Melyos

Our father among the saints Melyos of Alexandria (also Milieus, Milius, Sabellius, Avilius, or Abilius) was the third Patriarch of Alexandria, from 83 to 95 AD.

This saint was enthroned in the 15th year of the reign of Domitian, son of Vespasian, Emperor of Rome, and 55 years after the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ. He pastored and guarded the flock of Christ well for 12 years and then departed in peace on September 12, 98.

Preceded by: Anianus

Bishop of Alexandria 83-95

Succeeded by: Kedron

Source

• The Departure of St. Melyos (Milius), the Third Pope of Alexandria

External links

• Pope Avilius of Alexandria at Wikipedia
• Eusebius of Caesarea, Historia Ecclesiastica Book III
  • Chapter XIV.—Abilius, the Second Bishop of Alexandria
  • Chapter XXI.—Cerdon becomes the Third Ruler of the Church of Alexandria
• Abilius (Saint), 1st Century, Coptic Church, Egypt from The Coptic Encyclopedia, vol. 1
• Avilius, bishop 84/85?-98? A.D., Ancient Christian Church, Alexandria/Egypt by Dr. Clyde Curry Smith