Eulogius of Edessa
Saint Eulogius (Syriac: Walagash) was the Bishop of Edessa during the late 4th century A.D.
Saint Eulogius of Edessa Bishop of Edessa | |
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| Born | 4th century |
| Residence | Edessa |
| Died | 387 Edessa (modern-day Şanlıurfa, Turkey) |
| Feast | May 5 (Roman Catholic) |
He was persecuted for his faith under the Roman emperors.
In 379 or 380 A.D., he built the House of Mar Daniel, a church in Edessa. He also attended the First Council of Constantinople in 381.
He died on Good Friday, 387 A.D. Cyrus I of Edessa succeeded him as Bishop of Edessa.
He is canonized as a saint by both Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches. His Roman Catholic feast day is May 5.
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