Saint Clement of Alexandria was born in Athens in year 150, to parents that were pagans. His latin name is Titus Flavius Clemens.
He received his education in various learning centers throughout Italy and the Mediterranean. While studying under his teach Pantaenus, he converted to Christianity. Years later, in year 180, Saint Clement became the head of the Christian catechetical School at Alexandria, succeeding his mentor Pantaenus.
He was a known intellectual leader of the Alexandrian Christian community. He also wrote theological works and commentaries. He had secret works as well that suggests his familiarity with Gnosticism and the pre-Christian Jewish esotericism.
He died between years 211 and 215.
