Origen

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Origen (/ˈɒrɪdʒən/; Greek: Ὠριγένης, Ōrigénēs), or Origen Adamantius (Ὠριγένης Ἀδαμάντιος, Ōrigénēs Adamántios; 184/185 – 253/254), was a Greek scholar, ascetic, and early Christian theologian who was born and spent the first half of his career in Alexandria. He was a prolific writer in multiple branches of theology, including textual criticism, biblical exegesis and hermeneutics, philosophical theology, preaching, and spirituality written in Greek. He was one of the most influential figures in early Christian asceticism.

Origen is usually considered to be a church father, but he was never canonised as a saint because some groups believed that some of his teachings contradicted those attributed to the apostles, notably the Apostles Paul and John. Origen was condemned by Pope Demetrios I of Alexandria, the condemnation (which was never lifted) was recognized by Rome but was rejected in the provinces of Palestine, Phoenicia, Arabia, and Achaia.

Origen was anathematised at the Second Council of Constantinople and four subsequent ecumenical councils (Constantinople III, Nicaea II, Constantinople IV, and Florence). His teachings on the pre-existence of souls and the final reconciliation of all creatures, including perhaps even the devil (the apokatastasis) were rejected by the church.