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Paralus (Egypt)
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Paralus was a historical settlement located at one of the seven mouths of the Nile, Egypt known as Paralus or Sebennys.[1] During Byzantine times it was located in the province of Ægyptus Secunda.[1] The place, mentioned in the Notitia Episcopatuum,[1] has been abandoned and is now covered with the waters of Lake Burullus.
The city was mentioned by Heroditus[2]
Bishops of Paralas The town was the seat of an ancient bishopric. Several are known to us:[3]
- Athanasius, assisted at the Council of Ephesus, in 431
- Pasmeius was present at the Robber Council of Ephesus, 449, and at the Council of Chalcedon,
- Un-named Jacobite Bishop [4]
- Un-named Jacobite Bishop
The bishopric of Paralus is today included in the Catholic Church's list titular sees.[5]
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