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June 9 · Optional · White

St Ephrem the Syrian

(c. 306–373) Deacon of Nisibis and Edessa, Doctor of the Church, called the Harp of the Holy Spirit. He wrote theology as hymns — hundreds survive — and taught choirs of women to sing them; he died serving plague victims of famine-struck Edessa.

When is the feast of St Ephrem the Syrian?

The feast is celebrated on June 9 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Ephrem the Syrian?

The feast of St Ephrem the Syrian is celebrated on June 9 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Ephrem the Syrian?

(c. 306–373) Deacon of Nisibis and Edessa, Doctor of the Church, called the Harp of the Holy Spirit. He wrote theology as hymns — hundreds survive — and taught choirs of women to sing them; he died serving plague victims of famine-struck…

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