Tag: Pier Francesco Sacchi
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05 Works, Today, June 9th, is Saint Cyril of Alexandria’s day, his story in Paintings #160
Cyril of Alexandria (c. 376–444) was the Patriarch of Alexandria from 412 to 444. He was enthroned when the city was at the height of its influence and power within the Roman Empire. Cyril wrote extensively and was a leading protagonist in the Christological controversies. He was a central figure in the Council of Ephesus…