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Ephraem, Saint (ē`frā'əm), A.D. 308?–373, Syrian theologian, doctor of the church. He taught at Nisibis and Edessa and composed biblical exegeses (now almost all lost) and numerous sacred verses. Ephraem converted Syria with his psalms, vehicles of orthodox doctrine, which soon supplanted those of Bardesanes Bardesanes (bärdəsā`nēz), 154?–222?, Christian philosopher and poet of Syria, missionary among the Armenians. ..... Click the link for more information. . He is venerated by all the Eastern churches and by Rome. Feast: June 18. BibliographySee his Prose Refutations of Mani, Marcion, and Bardaisan (tr. 1912–21, repr. 1969) and An Exposition of the Gospel (tr. 1968); study ed. by A. Vööbus (1958). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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