Cyprian (/ ˈ s ɪ p r i ən /; Latin: Thascius Caecilius Cyprianus; c. 210 to 14 September 258 AD [1]) was a bishop of Carthage and an early Christian writer of Berber descent, many of whose Latin works are extant. He is recognized as a saint in the Western and Eastern churches.

St. Cyprian (born 200 ce, Carthage—died September 14, 258, Carthage; Western and Eastern feast day September 16; Anglican feast day September 26) was an early Christian theologian and bishop of Carthage who led the Christians of North Africa during a period of …

Cyprian set an example of faithfulness to God before the Roman proconsul. He refused to sacrifice to the pagan deities and immovably professed Christ. As a result the Romans banished him to the town of Korba, ancient Curubis.

Jul 14, 2023 · Cyprian of Carthage was a third-century leader of the Christian church. He was one of the earliest, strongest proponents of the idea that only the church, particularly the bishops of the church, had the power to administer sacraments and determine who was or …

May 15, 2023 · Cyprian was not only a key early Christian thinker, but a powerful witness who was willing to pay the ultimate price for the gospel. "I am a Christian and cannot sacrifice to the gods. I heartily thank Almighty God who is pleased to set me free from the chains of this body."

Cyprian of Carthage (Thasclus CAECILIUS CYPRIANUS), Saint, bishop and martyr. Of the date of the saint’s birth and of his early life nothing is known. At the time of his conversion to Christianity he had, perhaps, passed middle life.

Cyprian took refuge in this persecution, but maintained contact with the church in Carthage by correspondence. Some Christians were arrested, and thereby attained the honoured position of 'confessors'.

Cyprian of Carthage, also known as Saint Cyprian (died September 14, 258) was a bishop of Carthage, martyr, and an important early Christian writer involved in several notable controversies.

Cyprian was the first great Latin writer among the Christians, for Tertullian fell into heresy, and his style was harsh and unintelligible. Until the days of Jerome and Augustine , Cyprian's writings had no rivals in the West.

My given name is Thasius Cyprianus. I was born in Africa about 200 A.D., the son of a rich pagan senator. I was the Bishop of Carthage. All my life and work occurred there. Known as the Priest Martyr. I matriculated quickly in an excellent secular education, attending the school of Carthage. I became an orator, rhetoric, and philosophy instructor.