A portrait of St. Cyril of Alexandria
St. Cyril of Alexandria
c. 376 – 444
Feast
June 27 · V c.
Patron of
Alexandria · Theologians · Defenders of Marian doctrine
Order
Bishop / Doctor of the Church
Greek patriarch of Alexandria (c. 376-444), Doctor of the Church; presided as papal legate over the Council of Ephesus in 431, which proclaimed the Blessed Virgin Mary "Theotokos" (God-bearer) and condemned Nestorianism. Feast June 27.
Life & Times
Born: c. 376 · Died: 444 · From: Egypt.
Patronage
St. Cyril of Alexandria is invoked as the patron of alexandria, theologians, defenders of marian doctrine. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“When we eat the Body of Christ, we are made one body with him.”— Commentary on John, Book 11, Chapter 12
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About Catholic Saints
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