Saint Cyril of Alexandria (c. 376 - 444) was the Pope of Alexandria when the city was at its height of influence and power within the Roman Empire.
Cyril wrote extensively and was a was a central figure in the First Council of Ephesus in 431, which led to the deposition of Nestorius as Archbishop of Constantinople. Cyril is counted among the Church Fathers and the Doctors of the Church, and his reputation within the Christian world has resulted in his titles Pillar of Faith and Seal of all the Fathers.
The Eastern Orthodox Church celebrate his feast day, together with Pope Athanasius I of Alexandria, on January 18.
St Cyril I, the 24th Pope of Alexandria. Image source: Wikipedia.
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Cyril of Alexandria. Wikipedia.
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