Events Tagged: "Ephrem"

Birth of St. Ephrem the Syrian in Nisibis - future Doctor of the Church and 'Harp of the Holy Spirit'

St. Ephrem the Syrian begins monastic life - develops Syrian monasticism, writes hymns and theology

St. Ephrem moves to Edessa after Nisibis falls to Persians - establishes theological school

Death of St. Ephrem the Syrian - Doctor of the Church, wrote over 400 hymns combating heresies through song