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Cyril of Alexandria (Ancient Greek: Κύριλλος Ἀλεξανδρείας; Coptic: Ⲡⲁⲡⲁ Ⲕⲩⲣⲓⲗⲗⲟⲩ ⲁ̅ or ⲡⲓ̀ⲁⲅⲓⲟⲥ Ⲕⲓⲣⲓⲗⲗⲟⲥ; c. 376–444) was the Patriarch of Alexandria from 412 to 444.
Jan 20, 2012 · St. Cyril of Alexandria ca. 376-444. Even if we make images of pious men it is not so that we might adore them as gods but that when we see them we might be prompted to imitate them; and if we make images of Christ, it is so that our minds might wing aloft in yearning for Him.
St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (June 27) Cyril was born at Alexandria, Egypt. He was nephew of the patriarch of that city, Theophilus. Cyril received a classical and theological education at Alexandria and was ordained by his uncle.
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Jun 27, 2024 · St. Cyril, the esteemed Bishop of Alexandria, holds a pivotal place in the history of the early Christian Church. Born in Egypt in 370 AD, Cyril’s life and works left an indelible mark on Christian theology, particularly through his ardent defense of the divine nature of Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary’s title as Theotokos , or God ...
CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA, ST. Bishop, theologian, Father and Doctor of the Church; b. Egypt, second half of the 4th century; d. Alexandria, June 27, 444. Source for information on Cyril of Alexandria, St.: New Catholic Encyclopedia dictionary.
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Cyril of Alexandria (c. 378 - 444 C.E.) was the Christian patriarch of Alexandria when the city was at its height in influence and power within the Roman Empire. He distinguished himself by using his position to champion the orthodox faith against Jews and heretics.