Ephrem the Syrian, hymnographer and theologian (born 306)

Ephrem the Syrian

Syriac saint, theologian and writer (c. 306 – 373)

Ephrem the Syrian, also known as Ephraem the Deacon, Ephrem of Edessa or Aprem of Nisibis, was a prominent Christian theologian and writer who is revered as one of the most notable hymnographers of Eastern Christianity. He was born in Nisibis, served as a deacon and later lived…