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Symposium: Jacob of Sarug, 6th Century Syriac Christianity

Symposium on Jacob of Sarug & His Times: Studies in Sixth Century Syriac Christianity

On the occasion of its 50th Anniversary,
St. Mark’s Cathedral is holding an international symposium
24 - 26 October 2008 in Teaneck, New Jersey.

  • See: Georgias Press Info on Symposium


  • The symposium speakers are:

    • Susan Ashbrook Harvey, Brown University

    • Sharbil Alexandre Bcheiry, Syriac Orthodox Archdiocese

    • Sebastian P. Brock, University of Oxford

    • Sidney Griffith, The Catholic University of America

    • Mary Hansbury, Philadelphia

    • Amir Harrak, University of Toronto

    • George A. Kiraz, Beth Mardutho & Gorgias Press

    • Edward G. Mathews, St. Nerses Seminary

    • Kathleen McVey, Princeton Theological Seminary

    • Aho Shemunkasho, University of Salzburg

    • Lucas Van Rompay, Duke University

    Symposium Chair: George A. Kiraz
    Symposium Secretary: Jack C. Darakjy, Esq.

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