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WHILE Origen was carrying on his customary duties in Caesarea,
many pupils came to him not only from the vicinity, but also from other
countries. Among these Theodorus, the same that was distinguished
among the bishops of our day under the name of Gregory, and his
brother
Athenodorus, we know to have been especially celebrated. Finding
them deeply interested in Greek and Roman learning, he infused into
them a love of philosophy, and led them to exchange their old zeal for
the study of divinity. Remaining with him five years, they made such
progress in divine things, that although they were still young, both
of them were honored with a bishopric in the churches of Pontus.
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