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  1. Jun 26, 2024 · The pendulum swings again as Nestorius overreacts against Apollinarius, and emphasizes the distinction between the two natures in Christ, to the point of describing a radical separation of natures.

  2. Jun 23, 2024 · St. Cyril of Alexandria (born c. 375—died June 27, 444; Western feast day June 27; Eastern feast day June 9) was a Christian theologian and bishop active in the complex doctrinal struggles of the 5th century. He is chiefly known for his campaign against Nestorius, bishop of Constantinople, whose views on Christ ’s nature were to be declared ...

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  3. 6 days ago · Saint of the Day for June 27. (378 – June 27, 444) Saint Cyril of Alexandria’s Story. Saints are not born with halos around their heads. Cyril, recognized as a great teacher of the Church, began his career as archbishop of Alexandria, Egypt, with impulsive, often violent, actions. He pillaged and closed the churches of the Novatian heretics ...

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  4. Jun 16, 2024 · Nestorius, a prominent figure, served as the Archbishop of Constantinople from 428 to 431. He became known for promoting a controversial doctrine that would later be labeled Nestorianism. This doctrine stated that Jesus Christ had two distinct natures – one human and one divine, in contrast to the orthodox belief in a single nature that is ...

  5. 5 days ago · Nestorius fled to Persia and gained a large, powerful following. ... Nestorianism. It was a heresy that attacked Mary's title as "Mother of God" but it was also a subtle attack against the ...

  6. 6 days ago · Saint 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. He accompanied Theophilus to Constantinople in 403 and was present at the Synod of the Oak that deposed John Chrysostom, whom he believed guilty of ...

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  8. 6 days ago · St. Gregory of Nazianzus (born c. 330, Arianzus, near Nazianzus, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor [now in Turkey]—died c. 389, Arianzus; Eastern feast day January 25 and 30; Western feast day January 2) was a 4th-century Church Father whose defense of the doctrine of the Trinity (God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) made him one of the greatest champions of orthodoxy against Arianism.

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