In the literature this material is often referred to as "Greek Ephrem", or Ephraem Graecus ("Ephrem the Greek", as opposed to the real Ephrem the Syrian), as if it was by a single author.

4 days ago · Ephrem received baptism and began to consider the salvation of his soul more seriously. He embraced an ascetic lifestyle under the direction of an elder, who gave him …

"I was born in the way of truth: though my childhood was unaware of the greatness of the benefit, I knew it when trial came." Ephrem (or Eprhaim) the Syrian left us hundreds of hymns and …

Jun 9, 2025 · Ephrem saw symbols, that is, connections, or things that open up to reveal deeper and greater things – ultimately, the Lord Jesus Christ – everywhere. He saw these symbols in …

Jun 9, 2022 · Poet, teacher, orator, and defender of the faith, Saint Ephrem is the only Syriac Christian recognized as a doctor of the Church. He took upon himself the special task of …

Mar 23, 2025 · Our Righteous Father Ephrem the Syrian was a prolific Syriac language hymn writer and theologian of the 4th century. He is venerated by Christians throughout the world. …

As a biblical exegete, Ephraem wrote commentaries on the Old Testament books of Genesis and Exodus and annotated the important 2nd-century Syriac-Greek version of the New Testament, …

Discover the life and contributions of Saint Ephrem the Syrian, a 4th-century theologian, poet, and deacon. Learn about his hymns, defense of Christian doctrine, and his lasting legacy in …

Ephrem wrote volumes of theological works in the forms of hymns, letters, tracts, arguments, and commentaries—almost all in metrical verse. His words were directed at ordinary people and …

Saint Ephrem (c. 306 – June 9, 373), also known as Ephrem the Syrian, Ephrem of Edessa, or Aprem of Nisibis, was a Syriac saint, deacon, hymnographer, and theologian, revered as the …