Origen was the first Bishop of ______in what year. Studying for midterm and this is one of the questions I can't find an answer to
According to what I can find about Origen, he was never made a bishop. He was ordained a priest in 230 A.D, against the wishes of the Bishop of Alexandria. His main base of operations was Caesarea, which is currently a coastal city in Israel.
Origen was not ordained as a priest, and certainly not as a bishop, by the Roman Church. However, he preached, wrote, taught, which lead to considerable conflict. None of this affected Origen's work. However, the folks in charge of the Roman Church experienced considerable stress and anxiety over all this, as Origen took on the important issues and established a code of theology, whilst others sat on the sidelines exercising their authority, with great pomp.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origen
Whether one calls him a Bishop or not is really not the issue, in the usage of the term, he was a bishop, but in the then established church, he was a hanger on.
John Wesley suffered through similar issues with the English Church when he was establishing the Methodist movement.
He was ordained as a priest. It later got revoked.
He was never a Bishop as far as I can remember, nor find.
To find the answer to your question, you can follow these steps:
1. First, let's gather some background information. Origen is a significant figure in early Christianity, known for his teachings and writings. He lived from around 185 to 254 AD.
2. Next, we need to identify the possible cities where Origen could have been the first Bishop. Origen was associated with two main locations: Alexandria in Egypt and Caesarea in Palestine.
3. Let's start with Alexandria. Origen was indeed active in Alexandria and had a prominent role in the Christian community there. However, he was not the first Bishop of Alexandria. The first historically documented Bishop of Alexandria was Saint Mark, who held the position around the middle of the 1st century AD.
4. Now, let's move on to Caesarea. Origen spent a significant portion of his life in Caesarea and had a close association with the church there. So, there is a possibility that he was the first Bishop of Caesarea.
5. However, finding the exact year when Origen became the first Bishop of Caesarea can be challenging. The historical records regarding the early bishops of Caesarea are not always clear or complete.
6. To determine the year, it would be best to consult reliable historical sources on early Christianity or early Church Fathers. Books, articles, or online resources that focus on the history of the early Church and early Christian figures like Origen can provide the specific information you are looking for.
7. Make sure to use reputable sources and check their references to ensure the accuracy of the information provided.
By following these steps and conducting further research, you should be able to find the answer to your question about when Origen became the first Bishop of Caesarea.