Fathers of the Church: St. Cyril of Alexandria (7 vols.)
Overview
St. Cyril served as Bishop of Alexandria in the fifth century. This collection contains prominent examples of his well-researched biblical exegesis, instructions for his diocese in celebrating important events in the Church year, and important correspondence that provides readers with insight into his attuned theological mind. Known for his opposition to the Nestorian heresy, Cyril stands as a prominent example of a Church Father who championed orthodoxy while still shepherding those entrusted to him.
Key Features
- Contains relevant and insightful biblical teaching on Old Testament prophets
- Provides readers with examples of his instruction for early Church festival observance
- Reveals the theological emphases that Cyril included in his occasional writings
Product Details
- Title: Fathers of the Church: St. Cyril of Alexandria
- Author: Cyril of Alexandria
- Series: The Fathers of the Church
- Publisher: Catholic University of America
- Volumes: 7
- Pages: 2,106
- Resource Type: Ancient Texts
- Topic: Church Fathers
Partially includedAbout Cyril of Alexandria
Cyril of Alexandria was the Patriarch of Alexandria from 412 to 444. His uncle, Pope Theophilus of Alexandria, was Patriarch of Alexandria from 385 to 412. Cyril was well educated, wrote extensively, and was a leading figure in the First Council of Ephesus in 431, the third ecumenical council of the early Christian Church. The council convened amid disputes over the teachings of Nestorius, Patriarch of Constantinople, and Cyril led the charges of heresy against Nestorius. Nestorius’ teachings were condemned by the council, leading to the formation of separate denominations that broke from the Orthodox church.
Cyril of Alexandria is venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodox Church, Anglican Church, and Lutheran Church.