Pope Eumenes of Alexandria
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Pope Eumenes was the 7th Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria, reigning from 129 to 141.
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During his time he ordained several Bishops, and he sent them to preach in all the provinces of Egypt, Nubia and to Pentapolis and to spread the good news of the Salvation.
The persecution of the Christians increased during his time and many were martyred. After reigning for thirteen years, he died on the 9th of Babah (19 October) in 141 AD.[1]
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