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June 27 · Optional · White

St Cyril of Alexandria

(c. 376–444) Patriarch of Alexandria and Doctor of the Church who led the Council of Ephesus in 431, securing the title Theotokos — Mother of God — for the Virgin against Nestorius. Combative and brilliant, he shaped all later teaching on Christ's one person.

When is the feast of St Cyril of Alexandria?

The feast is celebrated on June 27 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Cyril of Alexandria?

The feast of St Cyril of Alexandria is celebrated on June 27 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Cyril of Alexandria?

(c. 376–444) Patriarch of Alexandria and Doctor of the Church who led the Council of Ephesus in 431, securing the title Theotokos — Mother of God — for the Virgin against Nestorius. Combative and brilliant, he shaped all later teaching on Christ's one…

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