Bishop

Saint Cyril of Jerusalem

Saint Cyril, Bishop of Jerusalem, wrote catechetical lectures and defended orthodoxy, earning Doctor of the Church status.

Patron saint of Catechists, Jerusalem
Feast
March 18
Era
4th Century
Place
Jerusalem
Saint Cyril of Jerusalem portrait

At a Glance

Saint Cyril of Jerusalem

Feast Day
March 18
Era
4th Century
Primary Place
Jerusalem
Vocation
Bishop
Patronage
Catechists, Jerusalem

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Overview

Saint Cyril of Jerusalem

Saint Cyril, Bishop of Jerusalem, wrote catechetical lectures and defended orthodoxy, earning Doctor of the Church status.

Feast day: March 18

Patronage

Catechists, Jerusalem

Connected Places

  • Jerusalem, Israel: His episcopal see
  • Bethlehem, Israel: His birthplace

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