Saint Theophilus (Greek: Θεόφιλος; died c.196) was a bishop of Caesarea Maritima and teacher of Clement of Alexandria. Eusebius says Theophilus was well known.Eusebius. Fathers of the Church, Book V, Chapter XXII
Along with Narcissus of Jerusalem, he presided over the Synod of Caesarea which discussed the Paschal controversy."Theophilus of Caesarea", The Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological, and Ecclesiastical Literature. (James Strong and John McClintock, eds.) Harper and Brothers; NY; 1880 He is known for his opposition to the Quartodecimans.Jerome. On Illustrious Men, CUA Press, 2010, p. 68 He also endorsed celebrating Christmas on 25 December.
He is commemorated on 5 March and his name means "Love of The God".
See also Clement of Alexandria
References
External links Opera Omnia by Migne Patrologia Graeca with Analytical Indexes