Severus of Antioch

Church Father

A teacher received in Syriac Orthodox tradition. His reception differs in Chalcedonian churches.

Reception

Syriac Orthodox reception

Primary sources

The Syriac archdiocesan history places his death in exile in 538.

Mor Severius died in exile in 538.
— Syriac Orthodox Archdiocese of Western USA, A Brief History of the Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch (Severus paragraph)

Passage context and translation

A short quotation from the named church’s modern account. This is not speech attributed to the historical figure and does not establish identical reception in every church.

Sources and further reading

A Brief History of the Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch (Website)

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