Ephrem the Syrian, also known as Ephraem the Deacon, Ephrem of Edessa or Aprem of Nisibis was a prominent Christian theologian and writer who is revered as one of the most notable hymnographers and au
Syriac Orthodox icon of Saint Ephrem the Syrian
Newly excavated Church of Saint Jacob of Nisibis, where Ephrem taught and ministered
The interior of the Church of Saint Jacob in Nisibis
Dormition of Saint Ephraim
Nusaybin is a municipality and district of Mardin Province, Turkey. Its area is 1,079 km2, and its population is 115,586. The city is populated by Kurds of different tribal affiliation.
Ephrem the Syrian
…theologian and writer who is revered as one of the most notable hymnographers and authors of Syriac literature in Eastern Christianity. He was born in Nisibis, served as a deacon and later lived in Edessa. Ephrem is venerated as a saint by all traditional Churches. He is especially revered in Syriac Christianity…
Barsı Parkı in Nusaybin, Turkey 2
View of the border zone between Qamishli and Nusaybin