Ephrem the Syrian

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

Summary

Ephrem the Syrian is a human[1]. He was born in Nusaybin[2]. He was born on January 1, 306[3]. He died in Edessa[4]. He died on June 9, 373[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], deacon[7], poet[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (975 views/month, #6,950 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ephrem the Syrian was born in Nusaybin[2].
  • Ephrem the Syrian passed away in Edessa[4].
  • Ephrem the Syrian was born on January 1, 306[3].
  • Ephrem the Syrian died on June 9, 373[5].
  • Ephrem the Syrian's professions included theologian[6].
  • Ephrem the Syrian's professions included deacon[7].
  • Ephrem the Syrian's professions included poet[8].
  • Ephrem the Syrian worked as a writer[9].
  • Ephrem the Syrian's field of work was theology[11].
  • Ephrem the Syrian's field of work was liturgical music[12].
  • Ephrem the Syrian's field of work was administration and management of the church[13].
  • Ephrem the Syrian was employed by School of Nisibis[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Ephrem the Syrian is De virtutibus et vitiis[15].
  • Ephrem the Syrian received the Doctor of the Church[16].
  • Ephrem the Syrian's religion is recorded as Syriac Christianity[17].
  • Ephrem the Syrian is recorded as male[18].
  • Ephrem the Syrian's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ephrem the Syrian is part of Church Fathers[20].
  • Ephrem the Syrian's Commons category is recorded as Ephrem the Syrian[21].
  • Ephrem the Syrian's canonization status is recorded as The Venerable[22].
  • Ephrem the Syrian's said to be the same as is recorded as Anonymous (Cave of Treasures)[23].
  • The cause of death was plague[24].
  • Ephrem the Syrian's honorific prefix is recorded as Doctor of the Church[25].
  • Ephrem the Syrian's honorific prefix is recorded as hierodeacon[26].
  • Ephrem the Syrian's residence is recorded as Şanlıurfa[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Nusaybin[2], Ephrem the Syrian… he was born on January 1, 306[3].

Education

Ephrem the Syrian studied under Jacob of Nisibis[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], deacon[7], poet[8], and writer[9]. Fields of work include theology[11], an academic discipline[29]; liturgical music[12], a music genre[30]; and administration and management of the church[13]. Among Ephrem the Syrian's employers was School of Nisibis[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ephrem the Syrian is De virtutibus et vitiis[15]. Things named for him include Saint Afram Syriac Orthodox Cathedral[31], a cathedral[32], in Sweden[33].

Recognition

Ephrem the Syrian received the Doctor of the Church[16].

Personal Life

Ephrem the Syrian's religion is recorded as Syriac Christianity[17].

Death and Burial

Ephrem the Syrian died on June 9, 373[5]. He died in Edessa[4]. The cause of death was plague[24].

Why It Matters

Ephrem the Syrian ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (975 views/month, #6,950 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Entities named for him include Saint Afram Syriac Orthodox Cathedral[31], a cathedral[32], in Sweden[33].

FAQs

Where was Ephrem the Syrian born?

Ephrem the Syrian was born in Nusaybin[2].

Where did Ephrem the Syrian die?

Ephrem the Syrian passed away in Edessa[4].

What did Ephrem the Syrian do for work?

Ephrem the Syrian worked as theologian[6], deacon[7], poet[8], and writer[9].

What awards did Ephrem the Syrian receive?

Honors received include Doctor of the Church[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Russian Encyclopedia. bigenc.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Russian Encyclopedia. bigenc.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Great Russian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . bigenc.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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