Triphyllius
Sign in to saveSaint Triphyllius (; also spelled Tryphillius, Triphylius) was born in Constantinople in the early fourth century. He was educated in law at the school of Beirut. He converted to Christianity and was named bishop of Nicosia. Triphyllius was a follower of Saint Spyridon of Trimythous. He was also an ardent supporter of Saint Athanasius of Alexandria against the Arians, and he was consequently persecuted by them. Saint Jerome considered him one of the most eloquent Church figures of the era. ==References==
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- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Ancient Rome
- Place of birth
- Constantinople
- Place of death
- Nicosia
- Occupation
- Catholic priest
- Position held
- bishop
- Educated at
- law school of Berytus
- Languages spoken
- Ancient Greek
- Religion
- Eastern Orthodoxy
- Image
- Menaion icon (17 c., TsAK) - June - 23 Triphyllius.jpg
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- date of death
- 0370-00-00
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- Triphyllius
- time period
- Roman Empire
- date of birth
- 0290-00-00
- canonization status
- thaumaturge
- feast day
- June 13
- described by source
- Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
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Saint Triphyllius (; also spelled Tryphillius, Triphylius) was born in Constantinople in the early fourth century. He was educated in law at the school of Beirut. He converted to Christianity and was named bishop of Nicosia. Triphyllius was a follower of Saint Spyridon of Trimythous. He was also an ardent supporter of Saint Athanasius of Alexandria against the Arians, and he was consequently persecuted by them. Saint Jerome considered him one of the most eloquent Church figures of the era. ==References==
Category:370 deaths Category:4th-century Christian saints Category:4th-century Romans Category:Year of birth unknown
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