Cyril of Alexandria
Egyptian church father
Cyril of Alexandria was a fifth-century bishop and theologian, patriarch of Alexandria from 412 to 444 CE.
He is best known for his role in the Council of Ephesus (431), where he championed the doctrine that Christ was one unified person with both divine and human natures—opposing Nestorius, who emphasized their separation.
Revered as a saint and Church Father in Catholic and Orthodox traditions, Cyril's legacy is complicated by his involvement in violent conflicts with pagans and Jews in Alexandria.
- ChristologyDoctrine of the Messiah's nature
- Catholic ChurchPope-led Christian denomination
- AlexandriaEgyptian Mediterranean port
- EphesusAncient Greek city, Asia Minor
- MonophysitismBelief Christ had solely divine nature
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