Description: (Turkish Saint and Theologian)
Ephrem the Syrian was a prominent Christian theologian and writer known for his contributions to hymnography in Eastern Christianity. Serving as a deacon in Nisibis and later residing in Edessa, he is venerated as a saint by all traditional Churches. Ephrem's works include hymns, poems, sermons, and exegesis that provided practical theology for the Church during challenging times. He is revered in Syriac Christianity and Eastern Orthodox Church, declared a Doctor of the Church by the Roman Catholic Church, and credited as the founder of the School of Nisibis.