Benjamin of Jerusalem

Benjamin I of Jerusalem was the 2nd century 6th bishop of Jerusalem. According to Eusebius of Caesarea he was a Jewish Christian.[1] His short episcapcy was only from about 116-117AD. He was possibly killed in the persecution of Hadrian (117-138), His Feast Day was Dec 11.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Historia Ecclesiastica, IV, v."
  2. ↑ Who was a Christian? in the Holy Land.
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