Paralus was a historical settlement located at one of the seven mouths of the Nile, Egypt known as Paralus or Sebennys. [1] During Byzantine times it was located in the province of Ægyptus Secunda. [1] The place, mentioned in the Notitia Episcopatuum, [1] has been abandoned and is now covered with the waters of Lake Burullus.
The city was mentioned by Heroditus [2]
Bishops of Paralas The town was the seat of an ancient bishopric. Several are known to us: [3]
The bishopric of Paralus is today included in the Catholic Church's list titular sees. [5]
Paralus was a historical settlement located at one of the seven mouths of the Nile, Egypt known as Paralus or Sebennys. [1] During Byzantine times it was located in the province of Ægyptus Secunda. [1] The place, mentioned in the Notitia Episcopatuum, [1] has been abandoned and is now covered with the waters of Lake Burullus.
The city was mentioned by Heroditus [2]
Bishops of Paralas The town was the seat of an ancient bishopric. Several are known to us: [3]
The bishopric of Paralus is today included in the Catholic Church's list titular sees. [5]