c. AD 313 – 386

Cyril of Jerusalem

His lectures are the clearest surviving description of fourth-century Christian initiation.

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Location
Jerusalem
Role
Bishop, catechist and Doctor of the Church
Major writings
  • Catechetical Lectures; Mystagogical Catecheses
Teachings
  • Baptism, chrismation and Eucharist as one initiation
  • The eucharistic gifts are the body and blood of Christ
Connection to apostolic Christianity
He appeals constantly to what 'the Church throughout the world' already holds.

Quotations with references

The Catholic Church is so called because it is spread throughout the whole world.

Cyril, Catechetical Lecture 18.23

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