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Lives of Illustrious Men
St Jerome, NPNF II.3; with Gennadius’ continuation
58. Gennadius, Chapter 58
Cyril,1 bishop of the church at Alexandria, published various treatises on various Questions, and also composed many homilies, which are recommended for preaching by the Greek bishops. Other books of his are; On the downfall of the synagogue, On faith against the heretics, and a work directed especially against Nestorius and entitled, A Refutation, in which all the secrets of Nestorius are exposed and his published opinions are refuted.
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- Born about 376, bishop of Alexandria 412, died 444.