A portrait of St. Cyril of Jerusalem
St. Cyril of Jerusalem
c. 313 – 386
Feast
March 18 · IV c.
Patron of
Catechists · Preachers · Jerusalem
Order
Bishop / Doctor of the Church
Greek bishop of Jerusalem (c. 313-386), Doctor of the Church; his Catechetical Lectures, delivered to baptismal candidates in the Holy Sepulchre, are a primary source for the rites and faith of the early Church. Feast March 18.
Life & Times
Born: c. 313 · Died: 386 · From: Israel / Jerusalem.
Patronage
St. Cyril of Jerusalem is invoked as the patron of catechists, preachers, jerusalem. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“When we approach to receive, do not come with thy palms outstretched, nor with thy fingers spread; but make thy left hand a throne for thy right, as for that which is to receive a King.”— Catechetical Lectures, Lecture 23, on the Mysteries (c. 350)
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Cyril of Jerusalem, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.