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Summary
Ephrem the Syrian was born on January 1, 306[1], in Nusaybin[2]. He died on June 9, 373[3], in Edessa[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], deacon[6], poet[7], writer[8], and priest[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,078 views/month, #6,950 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
Field of work: theology[11], liturgical music[12], administration and management of the church[13]
Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[35], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], De viris illustribus[37], Pauly–Wissowa[38], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[39], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[40], The Catholic Encyclopedia[41], Orthodox Encyclopedia[42], Q138546475[43]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Ephrem the Syrian include Saint Afram Syriac Orthodox Cathedral[44], a cathedral[45], in Sweden[46].
Why It Matters
Ephrem the Syrian has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 95 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Entities named for him include Saint Afram Syriac Orthodox Cathedral[44], a cathedral[45], in Sweden[46].
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APA4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph. (2026). Ephrem the Syrian. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://4ort.xyz/entity/ephrem-the-syrian
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Described by source→Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, De viris illustribus +9
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