V. NOTES
l. A common expression used in Ecclesiastical Books to
denote death.
- This whole hearted love caused Eutychius (who lived in
the 10th century) to presume that Abba Heraclas was the
first Bishop of Alexandria to be called “Papa”. But
according to the Coptic records, Anianos was the first to
be thus called. Also Margrizi, in his book, on page 22
says: "The Patriarch of Alexandria was called "the Papa"
from the time of Anianos". A few lines further he adds:
"...they reserved the word "Papa" for designating the
Patriarch of Alexandria, and it means `father of fathers.'
This title was later on used for designating the bishop of
Rome". Cf. also Magani 'L Adab compiled by L. Sheekho
S. J pp. 302-3; and note 1 of chap. II. - "The Book of the Saints of the Ethiopic Church," a
translation of the Ethiopian Synaxarium. by Wallis-
Budge, vol. II, pp. 337-8. - A Libyan who lived about 178-240 AD He is a noted
traveller and historian. He wrote the history of the world
from the Creation until 221 AD, and adopted the method
of reckoning known as the Alexandrian Era. Cf. Ency.
Brft. XIV ed. vol. I p. 335; also "Mokhtassar Tarikh’l
Kanissa" by Mar Ignatlus l Ephram I Barsoum, pp. 220-2. - R. P. Cheneau d'Orleans: Les Saints d'Egypte, vol. II, pp.
197-8.