Cyril of Alexandria

Cyril was patriarch of Alexandria from 412 to 444 and the leading opponent of Nestorius at the Council of Ephesus (431). He wrote biblical commentaries, dogmatic treatises, sermons and many letters.

Dates

bishop of Alexandria 412-444

See or city

Alexandria

Region

Egypt

Notes

Honoured as a saint by the Catholic, Orthodox and Lutheran traditions; a Doctor of the Church (Catholic).

Works

• Commentary on Matthew (fragments)Commentarii in Matthaeum · ca. 412-444 · CPG 5206 (not yet checked)