Principi Apostolorum Petro

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With the encyclical Principi apostolorum Petro by Pope Benedict XV. Which was released on October 5, 1920, the Pope pays tribute to the life and work of the "Holy Ephrem the Syrian ," one of the Orthodox Church associated Doctor of the Church . With this Apostolic Circular , the Pope gives him the title of Catholic Doctor of the Church.

Origin of apostolic ministry

All the beginning and the origin of the apostolic work lie with Saint Peter , because he received this gift from God and passed it on to his successors. This unique gift enabled charity and faith to be preserved. Many of his successors had grown into apostolic authorities in the East and were honored as such.

About the saint

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Benedict XV records the life of the saint in the following chapters, describing his career and works. He honors him as a fighter of the faith and mentions his work on the Holy Scriptures . One of the greatest patrons of Ephram is the Doctor of the Church and Saint Gregory of Nyssa . Through the scriptures on the Bible, his studies of the liturgy, his sermons and statements of faith, it was due that Ephrem, this deacon and saint, was appointed Doctor of the Orthodox Church. His special devotion to the Mother of God was reflected in his poems and hymns.

Appointment as a Catholic Doctor of the Church

The entire work of Ephrem, who has always been regarded as a teacher of the truth, and his scientific authority have now received their recognition. With the consent of Benedict XV. and some of his confreres were prepared to be appointed Catholic Doctors of the Church. Since his songs and poems had also found their way into the most diverse faith groups, it was now logical to name him as a universal (overall) and thus also a Catholic Church Doctor. His feast day was set for June 9th.

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