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Cyril of Jerusalem

Born
c. 315
Died
c. 386
Bishop of
Jerusalem
Wrote in
Greek

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His life beside those who lived in his time, from the year 290 to 450.

Who he was

Bishop of Jerusalem from c. 350, exiled several times during the Arian disputes and present at the Council of Constantinople (381). His lectures to baptismal candidates are a detailed witness to Christian initiation and the liturgy of Jerusalem in the fourth century.

Region
Palestine
Language
Greek
Role
Bishop of Jerusalem
Died
c. 386

His writings

2 writings, c. 348–390

  • c. 348–350

  • c. 350–390