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c. 325 – 750 AD
Cyril of Alexandria
c. 376 – 444 AD
Alexandria, Egypt
Overview
The dominant theologian of the Council of Ephesus. He defended the title Theotokos for Mary because he believed nothing less would safeguard the full identity of Jesus Christ.
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He was a formidable church politician as well as a theologian, and his struggle with Nestorius shaped the course of Christology.
Major Writings
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The Golden Age: Greek (Eastern) Fathers
The great Eastern bishops, monks, and theologians who gave classical shape to Trinitarian and Christological orthodoxy.
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