Helenus of Tarsus

Helenus of Tarsus was a bishop of Tarsus and a metropolitan in the 3rd century.

He is known for being involved in the controversy surrounding rebaptism – according to Dionysius the Great of Alexandria, Helenus became involved in the dispute between Cyprian and Pope Stephen I in 256, siding with Cyprian. Stephen renounced communion with Helenus and others for insisting on rebaptising those previously baptised by heretics.

Helenus also attended synods held at Antioch in A.D. 265 and 272, presiding over the latter following the death of Firmilian. The second synod of 272 is referred to as the Synodus Heleni (Assembly of Helenus) in the Synodicon Vetus.