The central inquiry concerns the date of death of Proterius, the Patriarch of Alexandria venerated as a saint and hieromartyr within Eastern Christianity. Understanding this date provides a crucial anchor point for comprehending his life, his theological contributions, and the tumultuous period in which he served as patriarch.
Establishing the exact year and circumstances surrounding his death allows for a more accurate understanding of the theological and political climate of 5th-century Alexandria. This context illuminates the challenges Proterius faced in upholding Chalcedonian Orthodoxy against Monophysite factions, and the reasons for his eventual martyrdom. The knowledge of this event is important for historians and theologians studying the development of Christian doctrine and the history of the Alexandrian Patriarchate.
