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Cerdo

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(1) succeeded Abilius as bishop of Alexandria in 98, and was succeeded by Primus in 139 (Euseb. H.E. 3, 21; 4,. 1). According to the legendary "Acts of St. Mark," Cerdo was one of si-he presbyters whom St. Mark ordained (Bollansd, Acts Sacetorum, April 25).

(2) A Manichaean, taught his doctrines in A.D. 275, according to Jo. Malalas (Chronicles 12 p. 399), Hody conjectures that this may possibly be Manes himself.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Cerdo'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/cerdo.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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