When compared with other regions of Roman Empire, Egypt was early
and intensively converted into Christianity. In Egypt, Christianity was almost a phenomenon
of masses, characterized also by a well distinguished militancy, spirit of martyrdom,
and popular adhesion. These particularities can be explained by the social, political
and religious background. It is our aim, in this paper, to look closer into the context and
events which conducted to the Hypatia’s Death, to follow the political response regarding
street violence in Alexandria. Far for holding attenuate circumstances to dramatic events,
the analysis of literary testimonies and legal documents will frame the Hypatia‘s death
episode in the major conflictive context of social and religious tensions in Late Egypt.