St. Cyril of Jerusalem +386

St. Cyril of Jerusalem +386

June 27th is commemoration of the dhukrono of St. Cyril of Jerusalem (+386) according to the liturgical calendar of the Syriac Orthodox Church. Mor Koorilose was born around 315AD in Jerusalem. He was ordained priest by St.Maximus, bishop of Jerusalem. Priest Cyril was entrusted with the instruction of the Catechumens & those who had received Baptism. He is remembered for his "Catecheses" eighteen instructional addresses given to the candidates for baptism during Lent, & five given to the newly baptized after Easter. St. Cyril became bishop of Jerusalem in 349AD. This was at a time when there were troubles arising from Arianism. The Orthodox concept of the Holy Trinity– the threefold godhead of the Father, the Son & the Holy Spirit was being challenged by Arians. St. Cyril was an ardent supporter of St. Meletius Patriarch of Antioch (+381), who defined the Son as of the same substance as the Father; “three persons are conceived in the mind, but we speak as if addressing one” In the second ecumenical synod, St. Cyril the bishop of Jerusalem, took his place with the Patriarchs of Alexandria and Antioch. St. Cyril is considered as a doctor of the Church. He is not to be confused with St. Cyril of Alexandria who is remembered in the 5th Dypthic (thubden). Biography Courtesy: "Martyrs, Saints, and Prelates of the Syriac Orthodox Church" Today as we remember the Saint and ask for his Intercession, let us pray for all the catechumens & those inquiring into Holy Orthodoxy that they may join us in the True Faith amen. RSoH