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Nov 30, 2022 · Theodoret of Cyrus or Cyrrhus, (c. 393 – c. 457) was an influential author, theologian, and Christian bishop of Cyrrhus, Syria (423-457). He played a pivotal role in many early Byzantine church controversies that led to various ecumenical acts and schisms. Contents. 1 Life. 2 The Nestorian controversy. 3 Works. 3.1 Exegetical.
Theodoret chose to describe his times in terms that expressed more his aspirations than contemporary reality. However, the defining features of fifth-century society under the Byzantine Empire were transition and transformation.
Theodoret also exerted himself for the material welfare of the inhabitants of his diocese. Without accepting donations (Epist. lxxxi) he was able to build many churches, bridges, porticos, aqueducts, etc. (Epist. lxxxi, lxxviii, cxxxviii). Towards the end of 430 Theodoret became involved in the Nestorian controversy.
Bishop of Cyrus and theologian. Summary. Biography. Works About. Summary. Born. AD 393. Died. AD 466. Importance. 39% Biography. Theodoret of Cyrus (Cyrrhus) (c. 393 - c. 460) Theodoret was born at Antioch towards the close of the fourth century and died at Cyrus, or Cyrrhus, the capital of the Syrian province of Cyrrhestica, in 457.
The Works of Theodoret. Of authorities for the works of Theodoret we may first cite himself. In four of his letters he mentions his own writings; viz.: in lxxxii, to Eusebius of Ancyra; in cxiii, to Leo of Rome; in cxvi, to the Presbyter Renatus; and in cxlv, to the monks at Constantinople. Of these the first was written in 445 and the last ...
Books. Commentary on the Psalms, Psalms 1-72. Theodoret (Bishop of Cyrrhus.) CUA Press, 2000 - Bibles - 472 pages. This volume makes available for the first time in English the major biblical...
THEODORET OF CYRRHUS (c. 393 – c. 458), bishop, theologian, and church historian. Theodoret was born in Antioch to wealthy Christian parents. From early childhood he devoted himself to learning and study. After the death of his parents, he entered the monastery at Apamea.
