Otreius of Melitene
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Otreius of Melitene was a Roman Catholic
bishop of Melitene. He was one of three named by an edict of Theodosius I
(30 July 381; Cod. Theod., LXVI, tit. I., L. 3) to episcopal see
s named as centres of Catholic communion in the East, along with Gregory of Nyssa
and Helladius of Caesarea
.
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
bishop of Melitene. He was one of three named by an edict of Theodosius I
Theodosius I
Theodosius I , also known as Theodosius the Great, was Roman Emperor from 379 to 395. Theodosius was the last emperor to rule over both the eastern and the western halves of the Roman Empire. During his reign, the Goths secured control of Illyricum after the Gothic War, establishing their homeland...
(30 July 381; Cod. Theod., LXVI, tit. I., L. 3) to episcopal see
Episcopal See
An episcopal see is, in the original sense, the official seat of a bishop. This seat, which is also referred to as the bishop's cathedra, is placed in the bishop's principal church, which is therefore called the bishop's cathedral...
s named as centres of Catholic communion in the East, along with Gregory of Nyssa
Gregory of Nyssa
St. Gregory of Nyssa was a Christian bishop and saint. He was a younger brother of Basil the Great and a good friend of Gregory of Nazianzus. His significance has long been recognized in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Eastern Catholic and Roman Catholic branches of Christianity...
and Helladius of Caesarea
Helladius of Caesarea
Helladius of Caesarea, was a Roman Catholic bishop of Caesarea. He was one of three named by an edict of Theodosius I to episcopal sees named as centres of Catholic communion in the East, along with Gregory of Nyssa and Otreius of Melitene.-References:*...
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