Patriarch Timothy III of Alexandria

Who was Patriarch Timothy III of Alexandria?

Patriarch Timothy III of Alexandria, also known as Salophakiolos, was Patriarch of Alexandria from 460 until his death. He was an adherent of the Council of Chalcedon and opponent of Monophysitism.

In 460 the Emperor expelled the Miaphysite Patriarch Timothy Aelurus from Alexandria and installed the Chalcedonian Timothy Salophakiolos as Patriarch.

In 475, a rebellion brought about the return of Timothy Aelurus but he died only two years later in 477. The Emperor expelled his chosen successor Peter Mongus and restored Salophakiolos to his see, which he retained until his death in 481.