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A Silent Patriarch

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Written by: Daniel Fanous
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A Silent Patriarch is the first scholarly biography of the desert hermit who became a most unlikely patriarch. Until now, the details of his life have remained hidden. As patriarch, Kyrillos inherited a bleeding church, one confronted by political Islamism, an indifferent Muslim president, and the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood. Silent in the face of persecution, mockery, and criticism, Kyrillos stood at the head of a nearly impossible spiritual revolution. But by the time he reposed, everything had changed.

In this lucid biography, Daniel Fanous traces Kyrillos’ life from childhood, drawing upon hundreds of letters and sources never before seen, detailing Kyrillos’ unusual method of ecclesial reform, which speaks enduringly to the uncertainties of the present age. This is the story of Kyrillos VI, a most unlikely patriarch, a silent urban recluse.

About the author: Rev. Dr Daniel Fanous is dean and lecturer in theology and biblical studies at St Cyril’s Coptic Orthodox Theological College in Sydney, Australia. He is the author of The Person of the Christ and Taught by God: Making Sense of the Difficult Sayings of Jesus. The SVS Press audiobook program is sponsored by The Orthodox Vision Foundation.

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What a great and edifying book

This book is extremely well researched, and It’s clear that a lot of time has been put into it. The author thoroughly goes through the life of Saint Pope Kyrillos while making it easy to understand and entertaining. The author also provides great spiritual insights into the Saint’s life which compliments and enhances the academic rigour of this book. I love this book, and it has become one of my favorites. I would recommend this book to all who may be interested in learning from one of the greatest saints of the modern era, and to apply his principles today in order to better grasp what it means to be an Orthodox Christian.

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