Which bishop ordained Origen as a presbyter, leading to conflict with Demetrius?
Bishop of Caesarea
Bishop of Rome
Bishop of Jerusalem
Bishop of Antioch
Answer
Origen was ordained as a presbyter by his friend, the bishop of Caesarea, while on a journey to Athens through Palestine. This ordination led to conflict with Demetrius, the bishop of Alexandria, who accused Origen of insubordination and other charges.
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