Bishop
Saint Cyril of Alexandria
Saint Cyril, a Doctor of the Church, defended Mary's divine motherhood at the Council of Ephesus.
Patron saint of
Theologians, Alexandria
- Feast
- June 27
- Era
- 5th Century
- Place
- Alexandria
At a Glance
Saint Cyril of Alexandria
- Feast Day
- June 27
- Era
- 5th Century
- Primary Place
- Alexandria
- Vocation
- Bishop
- Patronage
- Theologians, Alexandria
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Overview
Saint Cyril of Alexandria
Saint Cyril, a Doctor of the Church, defended Mary's divine motherhood at the Council of Ephesus.
Feast day: June 27
Patronage
Theologians, Alexandria
Connected Places
- Alexandria, Egypt: His episcopal see
- Ephesus, Turkey: Council site
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