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  1. 3rd Century

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    Early Christianity
    While facing intermittent periods of severe persecution (such as those under Decius and Diocletian toward the century's end), Christianity underwent significant internal consolidation. Doctrinal disputes, particularly concerning the nature of Christ and the authority of the bishops, intensified. The Alexandrian theological school, represented by figures such as Origen…

  2. Coptic Orthodox Church Of Alexandria

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    The Coptic Calendar and Timekeeping
    The Coptic Orthodox Church utilizes the Coptic Calendar (also known as the Alexandrian Calendar), which is a reformed Julian calendar. Its starting point, the Era of Martyrs (Anno Martyrum, or AM), commemorates the accession of the Roman Emperor Diocletian in 284 AD, whose reign saw severe persecution of Christians in [Egypt](/entries/eg…

  3. Origen Of Alexandria

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    During the reign of Emperor Maximinus Thrax, Origen was briefly imprisoned and tortured for refusing to recant his teachings regarding the nature of the soul's pre-existence. He later relocated to Caesarea Maritima, where he established a rival theological center.
    Origen died in Tyre, Phoenicia, around 253 CE, possibly due to injuries sustained during persecution or, as local legend claims,…