Justus of Alexandria

When did Justus die?

Justus of Alexandria is dated d. c. 129 in the archive, which places Justus in the Apostolic Fathers (AD 70–130). The dating is traditional and approximate; the archive marks it as uncertain rather than fixing a year the sources do not give.

Which early sources mention Justus?

Justus of Alexandria is named in 2 primary-source passages catalogued here, drawn from Eusebius of Caesarea and Jerome of Stridon. Every passage is quoted from a named public-domain translation, earliest first.

Where was Justus from?

The archive associates Justus of Alexandria with Alexandria.

Who were Justus’ contemporaries?

The archive links Justus of Alexandria to 2 other figures, including Primus of Alexandria and Eumenes of Alexandria. Each connection is drawn from a source that places them together, not from inference.

…and Justus, in the eleventh year of Hadrian’s reign, succeeded Primus, who had held the office of bishop of Alexandria for twelve years.