Recently I commented briefly on the new edition of Fr. John McGuckin’s study, Saint Cyril of Alexandria and the Christological Controversy, on the occasion of its being reviewed by First Things.

Step back in time to the ancient city of Alexandria and Meet Hypatia, a brilliant mathematician, astronomer, teacher, and philosopher, revered across the Mediterranean for her intellect and eloquence.

During his general audience on Oct. 3, Pope Benedict XVI offered his reflections on St. Cyril of Alexandria, as he continued his series of teachings on the early Fathers of the Church. The Holy ...

Cyril, Patriarch (archbishop) of Alexandria, plotted her murder and ordered it carried out. Whichever version is more accurate, it has long been believed she was assassinated by a rabble of ...

St. Cyril of Alexandria died on June 27, 444, having been a bishop for nearly 32 years. Long celebrated as a saint, particularly in the Eastern Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches, he was ...

Word had spread that the former St. Cyril of Alexandria school and church might be demolished this week and with that message came former students and parishioners back for one last visit.

On a quiet Saturday afternoon in Brighton Heights, Father Nick Vaskov greeted parishioners as they left St. Cyril of Alexandria Church. In earlier remarks to congregants, Vaskov reflected on the ...

Immaculate Conception Church on Front Street in Northern Liberties and Saint Cyril of Alexandria Church in East Lansdowne in Delaware County will no longer serve as worship sites for their ...

Prayer by St. Cyril of Alexandria Hail, Mother and virgin, eternal temple of the Godhead, venerable treasure of creation, crown of virginity, support of the true faith, on which the Church is ...