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Experience the extraordinary life of Saint Ephrem the Syrian in this remarkable journey through history. From his childhood to his influential writings, disc...
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In a continuation of the series on Syriac and Ethiopic influences on the Qur'an, we begin to look at who St Ephrem was and the Syriac context in which the qu...
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Ephrem the Syrian lived in the fourth century in the region of Iraq. He withstood invasions by the Persians, persecution from the Arians, wrote hundreds of h...
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Jun 9, 2017 · A 4th-century saint known as the “Harp of the Holy Spirit” supposedly had an awful voice, but worshiped God in song anyway. In fact, St. Ephrem the Syrian may have been one of the most ...
3 days ago · He is a revered figure in the Eastern Churches, and one of the very early Doctors of the Church as named by Pope Benedict XV in 1920. Yet St. Ephrem the Syrian, who died in A.D. 373, is largely an unsung hero among Catholics of our time.
Dec 2, 2020 · In this article, we offer highlights that give us insight how Ephrem understood Theosis, the salvation of the unborn, the Fall, and even the authenticity of his commentary on Genesis. The Difference Between Heaven and Hell. Ephrem understands Hell similar to Saint Augustine’s view of purgation in the Handbook of Faith, Hope, and Love.
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Apr 17, 2020 · The only authentic sources for Ephrem’s life are the occasional autobiographical allusions in his own work. The fact that these usually contradict the popular “Lives” adds credibility to their statements. He was born near Nisibis, a military outpost on the eastern edge of the Roman Empire.