St. Achillas, a revered bishop and theologian, lived during a tumultuous period in the early Church marked by significant theological disputes. He was the Bishop of Alexandria, one of the most influential cities in the ancient world, both politically and spiritually. Alexandria was a center of learning and theological development, and the role of its bishop was one of immense responsibility.
Achillas succeeded St. Peter of Alexandria, also known as St. Peter the Martyr, who had been a staunch …