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Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Vol. XIII
Ephraim the Syrian and Aphrahat the Persian Sage. Dissertation. [eng]
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SBC - Saint Ephrem
In connection with the widespread revival of interest in Catholic theology during the current century, many of the Fathers and Doctors of the Church, all but forgotten just a generation ago, are being studied and appreciated anew. Among the Fourth Century theologians of Eastern Christendom, St. Athanasius and St. Basil have received close attention. It must, however, be recognized that their Syrian contemporary, St. Ephrem, although well known to Catholics under his title of "harp of the Holy Ghost," is little read in our day. [eng]
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Biography: Ephrem of Edessa, deacon and hymn-writer (10 Jun 373)
Ephrem (or Ephren or Ephraim or Ephrain) of Edessa was a teacher, poet, orator, and defender of the Faith. (To English-speakers, the most familiar form of his name will be "Ephraim." It is the name of the younger son of Joseph, son of Jacob (see Genesis 41:52), and is thus the name of one of the largest of the twelve tribes of Israel.) [eng]
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Pope Benedict XV - 5 October 1920 - On St. Ephrem the Syrian
Encyclical of Pope Benedict XV promulgated on 5 October 1920.
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Patron Saints Index: Saint Ephrem of Syria
Also known as
Ephraim; Ephraim the Syrian; Deacon of Edessa; Harp of the Holy Spirit
Memorial
9 June
Profile
Deacon. Founded a theological school. Writer. Preacher. Fought Gnosticism and Arianism by his writings, including poems and hymns. Proclaimed Doctor of the Church in 1920. [eng]
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