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Cerdo

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(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.

Bibliography Information
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.