Serapion, also called Serapion of Nitria, Serapion of Thmuis or Serapion the Scholastic, was an early Christian monk who became bishop of Thmuis in Lower Egypt in the early fourth century. He is notable for fighting alongside Athanasius of Alexandria against Arianism.
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1. Serapion of Thmuis, Structured Record (Wikidata Q861803)
2. Wikipedia: Serapion of Thmuis
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Serapion or Sarapion, known as Serapion of Nitria, Serapion of Thmuis or Serapion the Scholastic, was an early Christian monk and bishop of Thmuis in Lower Egypt.
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