Ephrem the Syrian, also known as Saint Ephrem, Saint Ephraim, Ephrem of Edessa or Aprem of Nisibis, was a prominent Christian theologian and writer who is revered as one of the most notable hymnographers of Eastern Christianity. He was born in Nisibis, served as a deacon and later lived in Edessa.
Mosaic in Nea Moni of Chios (11th century)
Parchment manuscript of the Ephrem's Commentary on the Diatessaron. Egypt, late 5th or early 6th century. Chester Beatty Library
Dormition of Saint Ephraim
Newly excavated Church of Saint Jacob of Nisibis, where Ephrem taught and ministered
Nusaybin is a municipality and district of Mardin Province, Turkey. Its area is 1,079 km2, and its population is 115,586 (2022). The city is populated by Kurds of different tribal affiliation.
Image: Street scene in Mardin
Image: Barsı Parkı in Nusaybin, Turkey 2
Image: Nusaybin city hall
Image: View of the border zone between Qamishli and Nusaybin