Sophronius of Jerusalem

Also: Sophronius the Sophist

Born probably between 550 and 560, probably in Damascus, Syria. Died probably between 638 and 639, probably in Hierosolyma (now Jerusalem).

Monk, travelling companion of John Moschus, and patriarch of Jerusalem from 634 to 638.

Wrote in Greek.

Places lived

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Life of Mary of Egypt by traditionsixth or seventh century · place not known · lifeThe story of a woman of Alexandria who repented at Jerusalem and lived for forty-seven years alone in the desert beyond the Jordan.16,195 words

How we know the dates and places

Born probable: Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium, "Sophronios"; C. von Schönborn, Sophrone de Jérusalem (1972)
Place of birth probable: Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium, "Sophronios"; C. von Schönborn, Sophrone de Jérusalem (1972)
Died probable: Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium, "Sophronios"; C. von Schönborn, Sophrone de Jérusalem (1972)
11 March 638 is the usual date.
Place of death probable: Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium, "Sophronios"; C. von Schönborn, Sophrone de Jérusalem (1972)
Alexandria, years not sure: Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium, "Sophronios"; C. von Schönborn, Sophrone de Jérusalem (1972)
Alexandria, place probable: Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium, "Sophronios"; C. von Schönborn, Sophrone de Jérusalem (1972)
Roma, years not sure: Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium, "Sophronios"; C. von Schönborn, Sophrone de Jérusalem (1972)
Roma, place probable: Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium, "Sophronios"; C. von Schönborn, Sophrone de Jérusalem (1972)
Hierosolyma, years probable: Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium, "Sophronios"; C. von Schönborn, Sophrone de Jérusalem (1972)
Hierosolyma, place sure: Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium, "Sophronios"; C. von Schönborn, Sophrone de Jérusalem (1972)