Cyril of Alexandria
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Cyril of Alexandria 🇪🇬

Κύριλλος Ἀλεξανδρείας (Known as "Pillar of Faith")
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Born c. 376 CE 🇪🇬 Alexandria, Egypt
Passed Away Jun 27, 0444 Alexandria, Egypt
Lifespan 68 years old
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Notice / Correction
"One is the nature of the Word of God incarnate."

Archival Overview

Patriarch of Alexandria and Doctor of the Church who presided over the Council of Ephesus in 431, confirming the title Theotokos for Mary and the hypostatic union.

Biographical Record

Cyril of Alexandria (c. 376–444 CE) led the Church of Alexandria as its 24th Pope and Patriarch, emerging as the supreme champion of Christological orthodoxy.

At the Council of Ephesus in 431, he refuted Nestorianism by confirming that the divine Word and human flesh form one unified subject in Jesus Christ.

Key Life Milestones

431

Council of Ephesus

Presided over the Council of Ephesus, securing the dogmatic title of Theotokos for the Virgin Mary.

433

Formula of Union

Negotiated the historic Formula of Union with John of Antioch, restoring Eastern communion.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Mark
Alexandria, Egypt
GPS: 31.1983, 29.9008
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