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Cyril of Jerusalem · Author Profile

Cyril of Jerusalem (Greek: Κύριλλος Α΄ Ἱεροσολύμων, Kýrillos A΄ Hierosolýmōn; Latin: Cyrillus Hierosolymitanus; c. 313 – 386) was a theologian of the Early Church. About the end of AD 350, he succeeded Maximus as Bishop of Jerusalem, but was exiled on more than one occasion due to the enmity of Acacius of Caesarea, and the policies of various emperors. In this library, Cyril of Jerusalem is linked to 1 document, including Catechetical Lectures.

Activity
AD 313 - AD 386
Documents in this library
1
Corpus date window
AD 350

History and Context

Cyril of Jerusalem (Greek: Κύριλλος Α΄ Ἱεροσολύμων, Kýrillos A΄ Hierosolýmōn; Latin: Cyrillus Hierosolymitanus; c. 313 – 386) was a theologian of the Early Church. About the end of AD 350, he succeeded Maximus as Bishop of Jerusalem, but was exiled on more than one occasion due to the enmity of Acacius of Caesarea, and the policies of various emperors. Cyril left important writings documenting the instruction of catechumens and the order of the Liturgy in his day and his old age Cyril is venerated as a saint within the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodox Church, and the Anglican Communion. In 1883, Cyril was declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Leo XIII. The Roman Catholic Church maintains an Optional Memorial for Cyril on 18 March. Cyril of Jerusalem is described in reference records as theologian, Catholic priest, Catholic deacon, and Catholic bishop. Recorded offices include Greek Bishop of Jerusalem (AD 350-AD 386) and bishop. Place associations in major reference datasets include Jerusalem. The documents preserved here span AD 350 and include Catechetical Lectures (1 total).

What We Know

  • Activity window in reference data: AD 313 - AD 386.
  • Approximate lifespan from biographical records: AD 313-AD 386.
  • Roles in major reference data: theologian, Catholic priest, Catholic deacon, and Catholic bishop.
  • Ecclesial or civic offices recorded: Greek Bishop of Jerusalem (AD 350-AD 386) and bishop.
  • Associated places: Jerusalem.
  • Tradition or confessional marker: Christianity and Catholicism.
  • Languages linked to writing or transmission: Ancient Greek.
  • No additional notable-work list is consistently preserved in reference metadata.
  • Documents in this corpus: 1 (Catechetical Lectures).
  • Corpus date range for attributed texts: AD 350.

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Legacy

About the end of AD 350, he succeeded Maximus as Bishop of Jerusalem, but was exiled on more than one occasion due to the enmity of Acacius of Caesarea, and the policies of various emperors. Cyril of Jerusalem's reception in theology and church history is closely tied to ongoing study of Catechetical Lectures. The documents preserved here span AD 350 and include Catechetical Lectures (1 total).

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