Colluthus was a presbyter of Alexandria who separated from the communion of Alexander in the early days of controversy, based on the pretext that the archbishop was too indecisive in his action against heresy. He held separate assemblies and ordained his own priests.
Colluthus, a priest of Alexandria, broke away from Alexander's community during the initial turmoil over heresy, citing the archbishop's lack of decisiveness as the reason. He then held independent meetings and consecrated his own clergy.