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Tag: Who was Cyril of Alexandria?
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Cyril of Alexandria
St Cyril (376 – 444) was born in Theodosius, Egypt. His uncle was the Patriarch of Alexander. His extensive education included theological studies. He worked closely with his uncle and accompanied him on a Synod in Constantinople. When his uncle died in 412, St Cyril was appointed Patriarch of Alexandria. St Cyril wrote extensively and…