Saint Ephraem Syrus: Quick Facts


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Also Known As Ephraim the Syrian • Saint Aphrem Syrus • Harp of the Holy Spirit • Deacon of Edessa
Born c.306 • Nusaybin • Turkey
Died June 9, 373 • Şanlıurfa • Turkey

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