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Zaytseva, Irina Valeryevna. "Problems in the development of the Episcopate of Cyril of Alexandria." Samara Journal of Science 8, no. 4 (2019): 160–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.17816/snv201984207.

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The paper deals with problems of the development of the Episcopate under one of the greatest person of the Alexandrian Church - Cyril of Alexandria. The paper analyzes the Historia Ecclesiastica by Socrates Scholasticus, the works of Eusebius Caesarea and John of Nikiu, that outlines the key issues of the establishment of power relations in the Alexandrian Episcopate in IV-V centuries. The research has shown that the Cyrils inauguration was prompted by the practice of continuity, which was developed in the Church Hierarchy, beginning with Athanasius of Alexandria, when power was handed down from uncle to nephew. After following his uncle Theophilus of Alexandria in a position by descent Cyril of Alexandria faced a number of important issues that needed quick response and significant resources: a power struggle with his rival Archdeacon Timotheus, continuing the practice of getting rid of heresy in the Nicene Christianity, and a need to establish a unified intellectual Christian environment. To solve these tasks was possible by a mass of public support as well as by using military force of the commander of the Emperors troops. The paper also emphasizes an escalating confrontation between the Alexandrian Bishop, followers of Novatian and a large Jewish community.

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Shchukin, Timur A. "Severus of Antioch and Cyril of Alexandria: The question of the continuity of logical and ontological conceptual structure." Issues of Theology 4, no. 4 (2022): 566–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.21638/spbu28.2022.401.

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The paper is devoted to the transformation of the structure of the logical-ontological concepts of the doctrine of Cyril of Alexandria in the treatise of Severus of Antioch “Against the wicked Grammarian”. The question is raised about the sources of Severus’ teaching about the general and particular and the hypothesis is put forward about the existence of such a teaching in Cyril of Alexandria. A selective comparison of the quotations from Cyril of Alexandria quoted by Severus of Antioch and the interpretations of the data proposed by Severus is carried out. On the basis of this, five points are proposed in which, as Sevier believed, he follows the bishop of Alexandria. It is concluded that the key problematic point, according to which Severus could not clearly demonstrate his dependence on Cyril of Alexandria, is the interpretation of the concepts of “genus” and “species” in relation to the common (deity and humanity). The analysis of those passages from the writings of Cyril of Alexandria, in which both of these terms are used, is carried out. It is concluded that for Cyril of Alexandria, “genus and species” were a formula for describing an undifferentiated common, and even where genus and species are opposed, “genus” corresponds to an undifferentiated common, and “species” practically coincides with hypostasis. On this basis, the conclusion is made about the continuity of the logical-ontological model of Cyril of Alexandria in the works of Severus of Antioch, which, however, does not mean the continuity of the Christological model.

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Parvis, Paul. "Russell, Cyril of Alexandria." Studies in World Christianity 7, no. 2 (2001): 274–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.3366/swc.2001.7.2.274.

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Martens, Peter. "Cyril of Alexandria (review)." Journal of Early Christian Studies 10, no. 3 (2002): 400–401. http://dx.doi.org/10.1353/earl.2002.0047.

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Zając, Marian. "Eucharystia jako centrum celebracji chrześcijańskiej w ujęciu katechetycznej szkoły aleksandryjskiej." Vox Patrum 57 (June 15, 2012): 773–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.31743/vp.4173.

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In connection with noticed today decrease of meaning and number of participants of the Eucharistic celebration and disappearance its common and conscious experiences, author of the article in searching inspirations to solve this situation appeals to the Early Christian tradition of the Alexandrian Catechetical School of the III-V century. In this, exactly, school belief in real presence of Christ in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist and awareness of its consequences was a key value. The faced problem is figured out at the three chapters: 1. Eucharist – a celebrated mystery. 2. The Alexandrian Catechetical School in work for modern school of Eucharist (talked through multiple statements, science about Eucharist of aspect of real presence, sacrifice and fruits of experience four most famous its leaders: Clement of Alexandria, Origen of Alexandria, Athanasius of Alexandria and Cyril of Alexandria); 3. The Eucharist and catechetical mission.

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Boulnois, Marie-Odile. "Cyril of Alexandria Reading Porphyry." Journal of Early Christian Studies 28, no. 3 (2020): 443–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1353/earl.2020.0032.

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Behr, John. "Cyril of Alexandria. Norman Russell." Journal of Religion 82, no. 4 (2002): 624–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/491179.

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Gunton, Colin. "Christianity among the Religions in the Encyclopedia of Religion." Religious Studies 24, no. 1 (1988): 11–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0034412500001177.

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The place of Christianity in a work such as the Encyclopedia of Religion is an uncomfortable one. The work is, after all, largely the product of Western scholars operating in a culture now widely thought to have abandoned much of its Christian inheritance. How does one in such circumstances fulfil the editorial desire to be evenhanded, to treat all religious phenomena as far as possible ‘objectively’? By giving Fairies a longer entry than Cyril of Alexandria, for example? Or, to take a more serious example, by seeing to it that the Eastern church gains a fair proportion of space, thus giving Cyril I, patriarch, 1570/7–1638, more space than Cyril of Alexandria, theologian and bishop? Such points are an indication of the immense difficulty facing editors of a work such as this.

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Wright, D. F. "Book Reviews : St Cyril of Alexandria." Expository Times 115, no. 5 (2004): 171. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/001452460411500511.

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Keating, Daniel A. "The Christology of Cyril of Alexandria." Religions 15, no. 6 (2024): 688. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/rel15060688.

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Cyril of Alexandria is best known for his teaching on Christ (Christology). Beginning with the wider soteriological framework for Cyril’s teaching on Christ, this study will first establish the core principles and then move to consider contested and controversial aspects of Cyril’s Christology. By drawing attention to Cyril’s frequent statements that the Incarnate Christ acts both “as man” (as a human being) and “as God”, I will offer support for there being two active natures in Cyril’s view of Christ and will propose that Cyril’s Christ acting “as man” opens the way for recognizing the specific human activity of Christ that is intended as a model for human imitation. The study will conclude with considerations on the wider ecumenical impact of Cyril’s Christological doctrine.

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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Cyril of Alexandria"

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Loon, Hans van. "The dyophysite christology of Cyril of Alexandria /." Leiden : Brill, 2009. http://opac.nebis.ch/cgi-bin/showAbstract.pl?u20=9789004173224.

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Loon, Johannes Christiaan van. "The dyophysite christology of Cyril of Alexandria /." Leiden [u.a.] : Brill, 2009. http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:8991/F?func=service&doc_library=BVB01&doc_number=017377030&line_number=0001&func_code=DB_RECORDS&service_type=MEDIA.

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Yoo, Chul Hee. "Cyril of Alexandria fifth-century exegesis and the rhetorical schools /." Online full text .pdf document, available to Fuller patrons only, 2002. http://www.tren.com.

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Lee, Chang-Woo. "Impassible suffering of God according to Cyril of Alexandria." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 2005. http://www.tren.com/search.cfm?p062-0267.

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Cunningham, Arthur. "The New Testament Text of St. Cyril of Alexandria." Thesis, University of Manchester, 1995. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.508517.

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McKinion, Steven Alan. "Imagery and the mysterium Christi in Cyril of Alexandria." Thesis, University of Aberdeen, 1998. http://digitool.abdn.ac.uk/R?func=search-advanced-go&find_code1=WSN&request1=AAIU099088.

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This thesis examines the images Cyril of Alexandria uses in expressing his picture of Christ. It is divided into three parts. Part One is comprised of three chapters. Chapter One summarises Cyril's life and ministry, placing these many images within their broadest context. The second chapter explores his understanding of Scripture and his use of passages from especially the Old Testament as illustrations of various components of the Incarnational event. Chapter Three examines the images which have their background in the philosophical discussions concerning place and union. The conclusions reached in Chapters Two and Three develop a foundation on which to build a reconstruction of Cyril's Christology, the ultimate objective of the thesis. Part Two frames the structure by means of an inquiry into Cyril's rejection of Nestorianism and Apollinarianism in Chapters Four and Five, respectively. Not only are the tenets of his rejection of these heresies examined, but also the manner in which he employs images in his discussions of them. Through seeing those Christological pictures which he rejects, we are then in a position to reconstruct his picture of Christ through a reading of his Christological imagery. The third and final part, comprised of three chapters, seeks to extract from Cyril's analogies their Christological content. Chapter Six addresses his use of images to illustrate that Jesus Christ was fully God, <I>homoousios </I>with the Father. The seventh chapter examines his use of analogies to illustrate that Christ was also, simultaneously and completely, a human being. Tying the previous chapters together, Chapter Eight paints Cyril's picture of the person of Christ, using his images as the means by which to do so. Through this study, the thesis demonstrates that Cyril's imagery is an important part of his Christology, and provides the diligent interpreter with much rich material. Its guidance into Cyril's Christological thinking is indeed helpful in understanding the Archbishop. When considered within their intended context, they reveal to the reader an orthodox and consistent picture of Jesus Christ.

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Crawford, Matthew Roy. "Cyril of Alexandria's Trinitarian theology of Scripture." Thesis, Durham University, 2012. http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/3925/.

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Cyril of Alexandria left to posterity a sizable body of exegetical literature. This thesis attempts to reconstruct his theology of Scripture in order to suggest that his exegetical practice is inseparable from, and must be interpreted in light of, his overarching theological vision. I argue that the most important intellectual factor shaping his exegesis is his Christologically focused, pro-Nicene Trinitarianism, an inheritance that he received from fourth-century authors. Cyril’s appropriation of pro-Nicene thought is evident in his theology of revelation and his theology of exegesis. Revelation, in his understanding, proceeds from the Father, through the Son, and in the Spirit, following the order of Trinitarian relations. Moreover, this pattern applies to the inspiration of Scripture as well, insofar as inspiration occurs when the Son indwells human authors by the Spirit and speaks the words of the Father. Corresponding to this movement of God towards humanity in revelation is humanity’s growth in understanding that occurs according to a reverse pattern—in the Spirit, through the Son, unto the Father. This scheme applies broadly to Cyril’s soteriology, but also to his understanding of exegesis, since he regarded biblical interpretation as a means of participating in the divine life. More specifically, this Trinitarian pattern implies that the Spirit is required to read Scripture properly, and that in the act of interpretation the Spirit directs the reader to a Christological reading of Scripture, through which the believer gains a limited but genuine apprehension of the Trinitarian mystery. This process continues until the final eschatological vision when the types and riddles of Scripture will be done away with in light of the overwhelming clarity of the vision of the Father.

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Fairbairn, Donald MacAllister. "Grace and Christology in Cyril of Alexandria and John Cassian." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 1999. https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/272806.

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Tierney, Veronica Mary. "For Us and for Our Salvation: Cyril of Alexandria's Christological Anthropology." Thesis, Boston College, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/2345/bc-ir:107993.

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Thesis advisor: Douglas Finn<br>Cyril of Alexandria (d. 444CE) is most famous for his contributions to Christology, and especially for his role in the Christological controversy that dominated the latter half of his episcopate. Despite a welcome expansion in Cyrilline studies, especially in the last few decades, anthropology remains an under-represented object of scholarly inquiry. Cyril wrote no single work focused on anthropology; nevertheless, the human story permeates his writings. The underlying assumption of the dissertation is that Christology necessarily incorporates anthropology, given the fundamental assertion that the Son of God became a human being. Through close reading of several of Cyril’s Christological works (Commentary on John, his twenty-nine extant Festal Letters, On the Unity of Christ, and Doctrinal Questions and Answers) several themes and patterns emerge, such that it is possible to connect the pieces and discover a coherent anthropology. I argue that Cyril’s anthropology offers a complete account of the human story, from God’s purpose for humanity in creation, through fall, redemption, and judgment, and finally in the attainment of humanity’s telos in the enjoyment of eternal, familial union with God in heaven. This account is best understood generally in terms of divine giving and human receiving, and specifically according to a paradigm of revelation and imitation. In short, the Incarnation is the divine gift that reveals human nature and purpose, while human reception of that gift lies in both active and passive imitation of Christ. What emerges, therefore, is a distinctly Christological anthropology. Cyril’s account possesses several key features that together represent a significant contribution to anthropology: the Imago Dei is a divine gift extrinsic to our nature, which accounts for how it can be lost in the Fall and regained in Christ; the presence and activity of the Holy Spirit in humanity and individual believers are marked by a pledge and fulfillment dynamic; human freedom is respected by God such that even participation in the divine life is never imposed upon humanity but depends upon positive consent; the differentiation between human nature as a general category and human beings as particular individuals allows for the work of Christ to be beneficial to all, yet imposed upon none; and finally, the ascension of Christ represents the definitive revelation of God’s purpose for humanity, even as it inaugurates the consummation of the human telos<br>Thesis (PhD) — Boston College, 2018<br>Submitted to: Boston College. Graduate School of Arts and Sciences<br>Discipline: Theology

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Pretila, Noël. "The influence of John Chrysostom and Cyril of Alexandria on Calvin's Institutes." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 2006. http://www.tren.com/search.cfm?p001-1113.

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Books on the topic "Cyril of Alexandria"

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Cyril. Cyril of Alexandria. Routledge, 2000.

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Cyril. St. Cyril of Alexandria: Letters. Catholic University of America Press, 1987.

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Cyril. St. Cyril of Alexandria: Letters. Catholic University of America Press, 1987.

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Cyril. St. Cyril of Alexandria, letters 1-50. Catholic University of America, 1987.

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G, Weinandy Thomas, and Keating Daniel A, eds. The theology of St. Cyril of Alexandria: A critical appreciation. T& Clark, 2003.

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Cyril. St. Cyril of Alexandria: Commentary on the twelve prophets ; translated by Robert C. Hill. Catholic University of America Press, 2007.

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Cyril, Saint, Patriarch of Alexandria, ca. 370-444., ed. St. Cyril of Alexandria: The christological controversy : its history, theology, and texts. E.J. Brill, 1994.

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Cyril, Saint, Patriarch of Alexandria, ca. 370-444., ed. St. Cyril of Alexandria: The Christological controversy : its history, theology, and texts. St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2004.

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Rusev, Rosen. Ekzegetikata na Sveti Kiril Aleksandriĭski: Izsledvane vŭrkhu osobenostite na aleksandriĭskata tŭlkuvatelna tradit︠s︡ii︠a︡ na bazata na bibleĭskite komentari na Sveti Kiril, Arkhiepiskop na Aleksandrii︠a︡. Universitetsko izdatelstvo "Sv. Kliment Okhridski", 2019.

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Loon, Hans van. The Christology of Cyril of Alexandria: Milestone on the road to Chalcedon = De christologie van Cyrillus van Alexandrië : mijlpaal op de weg naar Chalcedon. Protestantse Theologische Universiteit, 2007.

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Book chapters on the topic "Cyril of Alexandria"

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van Loon, Hans. "Cyril of Alexandria." In The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Patristics. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781118438671.ch11.

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Louth, Andrew. "Cyril of Alexandria." In The Cambridge History of Early Christian Literature. Cambridge University Press, 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/chol9780521460835.032.

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"Cyril of Alexandria." In Hermetica II. Cambridge University Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/9781316856567.014.

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"Cyril of Alexandria." In Hermetica II. Cambridge University Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/9781316856567.046.

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"CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA." In The Hail Mary. University of Notre Dame Press, 1994. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/j.ctvpg85n5.23.

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Fairbairn, Donald. "Cyril of Alexandria." In T&T Clark Companion to Atonement. Bloomsbury T&T Clark, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.5040/9780567677273.ch-039.

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"Cyril of Alexandria." In The Orthodox Christian World. Routledge, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780203119389-27.

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Riedweg, Christoph. "Cyril of Alexandria." In The Routledge Handbook of Early Christian Philosophy. Routledge, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315543512-46.

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Hofer, Andrew. "Cyril of Alexandria." In The Oxford Handbook of Deification. Oxford University Press, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780198865179.013.13.

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Abstract This chapter places Cyril of Alexandria (ca. 378–444) in the exposition of deification. Cyril uses 2 Peter 1:4 more than any other early theologian for the mystery of the Trinity’s transformation of human beings into “gods by grace.” His teaching on the appropriation of divine life interweaves considerations of key mysteries. These mysteries include the life of the Trinity, nature and grace in Adam and the Second Adam, and humans’ sacramental reception of divine life in Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit as an anticipation of the saints’ bodily resurrection in incorruptible glory. Cyril’s thought has exercised an extraordinary influence in inspiring and decrying theologies of deification.

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"Cyril of Alexandria." In Human Salvation in Early Christianity. Cambridge University Press, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009525343.007.

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Conference papers on the topic "Cyril of Alexandria"

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Grigorova, Totka. "THE THEME OF CYRIL AND METHODIUS IN THE WALL-PAINTINGS AT THE ARAPOVO MONASTERY." In THE PATH OF CYRIL AND METHODIUS – SPATIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORICAL DIMENSIONS. Cyrillo-Methodian Research Centre – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.59076/2815-3855.2023.33.22.

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The following paper is an attempt at a complete analysis of the theme of Cyril and Methodius in the iconography at the Arapovo Monastery. In 1864 in the cella of the “St. Nedeliya” church, ten paintings, depicting the work of the Slavic teachers, were painted. They have been examined numerous times over the years, but different publications offer different interpretations of depiction for each of the scenes. The paper presents the current condition, as well as content, of said depictions. An attempt has been made to provide a background for the scenes depicted, based on available texts from the 19th century. One of the paintings depicts St. Cyril as the one who converted the Bulgarian ruler to Christianity, which contradicts the legend of Methodius, that was popular during the Bulgarian National Revival. The depiction of St. Cyril in this role could be based on “The Legend of Thessalonica” (better known in Bulgarian as “Solun”), “The Dormition of Cyril” and “The Czech Legend”, which were available in publications dating from the early 19th century. The examples lead to the conclusion that the switch of roles in the conversion scene was an intentional choice, representing the patriotic understandings of young painter Georgi Danchov regarding the fight for an independent church which was occurring during that decade. A thematically identical scene, which depicts St. Methodius in the role of baptizer, was painted in the monastery’s holy spring. The paper also provides an image with initials present, according to which, the painting was done in 1870 by Aleksi Atanasov. It depicts the Thessalonica Brothers as they are compiling the alphabet, surrounded by their pupils. There are nine people present, as opposed to the usual seven, usually referred to as the “Seven Saints”. A brochure, put out in 1857 by the bishop Polycarp, provides an explanation for that number. In publications from 1988 and 2008, there are mentions of painted figures, identified as St. Cyril and St. Methodius. These depictions serve as basis for two hypotheses for identifying them that the paper explores. The more likely of the two is the one that connects these depictions to St. Cyril and St. Athanasius of Alexandria. The monastery’s katholikon features depictions of St. Cyril and St. Methodius at the southern entrance, as well as two icons, signed by Georgi Danchov in 1866 and Nikola Danchov in 1871.

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