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c. 325 – 750 AD
Cyril of Alexandria

Cyril of Alexandria

376 – 444 AD
Alexandria, Egypt

Overview

The "Seal of the Fathers." Defended the title Theotokos (Mother of God) for Mary to protect the divinity of Jesus.

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A shrewd, sometimes ruthless politician who outmaneuvered Nestorius at the Council of Ephesus.

Major Writings

On the Unity of Christ

Defense of the Incarnation.

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Five Tomes Against Nestorius

Arguments against the separation of Christ's natures.

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Commentary on John

Theological exegesis.

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Historical Context

The Golden Age: Greek (Eastern) Fathers

The architects of Orthodoxy who defined the Trinity and Christology in the East.

11 Church Fathers in this era

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Part of The Golden Age: Greek (Eastern) Fathers