Novatian
- Born
- c. 200
- Died
- c. 258
- Role
- Presbyter of Rome and rival bishop
- Wrote in
- Latin
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His life beside those who lived in his time, from the year 180 to 320.
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Who he was
A Roman presbyter and capable theologian, author of the first major Latin treatise on the Trinity written in Rome. In 251 he opposed the election of Cornelius and was consecrated a rival bishop, starting a separate church that refused to readmit the lapsed.
- Region
- Italy
- Language
- Latin
- Role
- Presbyter of Rome and rival bishop
- Died
- c. 258
His writings
1 writing, c. 240–250
c. 240–250