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May 25, 2024 · St. Cyril of Alexandria died on June 27, 444, having been a bishop for nearly 32 years. Long celebrated as a saint, particularly in the Eastern Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches, he was ...
3 days ago · Cyril, however, reconciled with John and many of the other Antiochian theologians who once supported Nestorius. St. Cyril of Alexandria died on June 27, 444, having been a bishop for nearly 32 years. Long celebrated as a saint, particularly in the Eastern Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches, he was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1883.
May 25, 2024 · Prayer by St. Cyril of Alexandria. Hail, Mother and virgin, eternal temple of the Godhead, venerable treasure of creation, crown of virginity, support of the true faith, on which the Church is...
Jun 9, 2024 · Saint Cyril was the nephew of Archbishop Theophilos of Alexandria. He received a great theological education and became the successor of his uncle to the patriarchal throne of the Church of Alexandria.
Jun 12, 2024 · Toward the end of her life, Hypatia advised Orestes, the Roman prefect of Alexandria, who was in the midst of a political feud with Cyril, the bishop of Alexandria. Rumors spread accusing her of preventing Orestes from reconciling with Cyril and, in March 415 AD, she was murdered by a mob of Christians led by a lector named Peter.
May 31, 2024 · Today we will discuss Saint Cyril of Alexandria, who played a key role in confirming the doctrine that Mary is Theotokos (Mother of God) and not only Christotokos (Mother of Christ). Cyril was a nephew of Theophilus, who became Patriarch and Archbishop of Alexandria in 385.
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3 days ago · Topics. The judgements issued at the Second Council of Ephesus in 449, the alleged offences of Bishop Dioscorus of Alexandria, the definition of the Godhead and manhood of Christ, many disputes involving particular bishops and sees. Documents and statements. Chalcedonian Creed, 28 canons.