Bishop of
Alexandria opposed by Severus of Antioch2
“Gaianus was an
Egyptian cleric and follower of the doctrine of
Julian of Halicarnassus concerning the
incorruptibility of Christ (Aphthartism). He was
supported by a considerable part of the population
of Alexandria after the death of Timothy IV in
early 535; the new patriarch Theodosius was ousted
and Gaianus acceded to the patriarchal throne for
three months before a military expedition
reinstalled Theodosius. Gaianus was sent into
exile to the west, probably to
Carthage.” 6
Gaian was commemorated like a
pagan diety by heretical Christians. See
factoid page
How to cite:
“Person Page for Gaian — ܓܐܝܐܢܘܣ ,”
in SPEAR: Syriac Persons Events and Relations,
general editor Daniel L. Schwartz,
https://dev.spear-prosop.org/aggregate/person/2654.html,
2025-07-01.