About Rabbula
Lived 350 – 435 (aged 84–85). Rabbula was a Byzantine writer, eastern Orthodox priest and bishop.
Rabbula (; romanized Rabūlā d'Urhāy) was a bishop of Edessa from 411/2 to August 435/6 AD, noteworthy for his opposition to the views of Theodore of Mopsuestia and Nestorius. However, his successor Ibas, who was in charge of the school of Edessa, reversed the official stance of that bishopric. Rabbula is not to be confused with the otherwise unknown scribe of the 6th century Rabbula Gospels. He is venerated as a saint by the Oriental Orthodox Church (feast on August 7/8 according to the Syriac Orthodox Church), with possible historical Eastern Orthodox veneration on December 20.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rabbula?
Bishop of Edessa from 411 to 435
When was Rabbula born?
Rabbula was born in 350 in Qinnasrin.
When did Rabbula die?
Rabbula died in 435 in Edessa.
What was Rabbula's occupation?
Rabbula was a writer, eastern Orthodox priest and bishop.
What nationality was Rabbula?
Rabbula was Byzantine.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rabbula. https://biography.guide/rabbula/
MLA: "Rabbula." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rabbula/.
Chicago: "Rabbula." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rabbula/.
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