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Tag: Who was Ephrem?
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Ephrem the Syrian or Eprhaim
St Ephrem (Approx. 306 -373) was baptised a Christian in Nisibis, Turkey – close to the Syrian border. His parents were Christians, his father possibly a pagan priest before converting to Christianity. St Ephrem was ordained a Deacon and appointed Teacher. His stance against heresy inspired many others within the church. He became a prolific…