Cyprian - Wikipedia Cyprian ( ˈsɪpriən ; Latin: Thascius Caecilius Cyprianus; c 210 to 14 September 258 AD [1]) was a bishop of Carthage and an early Christian writer of Berber descent, many of whose Latin works are extant He is recognized as a saint in the Western and Eastern churches
Saint Cyprian - Franciscan Media Saint Cyprian is important in the development of Christian thought and practice in the third century, especially in northern Africa Highly educated and a famous orator, he became a Christian as an adult
Who was Cyprian of Carthage? - GotQuestions. org Cyprian of Carthage was a third-century leader of the Christian church He was one of the earliest, strongest proponents of the idea that only the church, particularly the bishops of the church, had the power to administer sacraments and determine who was or was not worthy of those rituals
Cyprian - Early Christian Writings Cyprian took refuge in this persecution, but maintained contact with the church in Carthage by correspondence Some Christians were arrested, and thereby attained the honoured position of 'confessors'
St. Cyprian, Bishop, Martyr - My Catholic Life! Saint Cyprian, you served the unity of the Church as a bishop, understood the beauty and necessity of the sacraments, and accepted death over apostasy Inspire all bishops to be magnets, drawing the faithful toward Christ and the Church through their teaching and witness
St. Cyprian - Saints Angels - Catholic Online Cyprian of Carthage, Bishop often called the African Pope, was an important Patristic writer of the early Church His writings can be found in most patristic books including Jurgens, Vol 1 pg 216
St. Cyprian, Bishop, Martyr - Catholic News Agency Saint Cyprian of Carthage is second in importance only to the great Saint Augustine as a figure and Father of the African church He was a close friend of Pope Cornelius and supported him both
Who is St. Cyprian? - St. Cyprian Parish - Long Beach, CA Thasius Cyprianus, known as St Cyprian of Carthage today, was born around the year 200 A D in the Roman province of Africa (present day Tunisia) He was the son of a wealthy pagan Senator
Saint Cyprian - Catholic Saint | Saint for a Minute: Saints Blesseds Saint Cyprian, also known as Cyprian of Carthage, was a prominent figure in the fifth century as a bishop in North Africa Born in the third century in Carthage, Cyprian was initially known for his wealth and career as a successful lawyer