Cyrus I of Edessa
4th century Christian bishop of Edessa
About Cyrus I of Edessa
Cyrus I (died 396) was the bishop of Edessa succeeding Eulogius, who died on Good Friday 387 (year 698 of the Seleucid era).
According to the Chronicle of Edessa, on 22 August 394 (705) Cyrus moved the relics (bones) of Thomas the Apostle from a martyrium outside the city walls to a church in the southwest corner of the city.
Cyrus died on 22 July 396 (707).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Cyrus I of Edessa?
4th century Christian bishop of Edessa
When did Cyrus I of Edessa die?
Cyrus I of Edessa died in 396.
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