Reformed Evangelical Synod of America

Clement, a native of Athens, was converted to Christianity by Pantaenus, founder of the Catechetical School at Alexandria, and succeeded his teacher as head of the School about 180. For over 20 years he labored effectively as an apologist for the faith and catechist of the faithful. He regarded the science and philosophy of the Greeks as being, like the Torah of the Hebrews, a preparation for the Gospel, and the curriculum of his School undertook to give his students both a knowledge the Gospel of Christ and a sound liberal education. His speculative theology, his scholarly defense of the faith and his willingness to meet non-Christian scholars on their own grounds, helped to establish the good reputation of Christianity in the world of learning.

COLLECT
O God of unsearchable wisdom, you gave your servant Clement of Alexandria the grace to understand and teach the truth as it is in Jesus Christ, the source of all truth. Grant to your church the same grace to discern your Word wherever truth is found. We ask this through Jesus Christ our unfailing light, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.