St. Praulius (''Pravlios, Praylius'') was a bishop of Jerusalem from 417 to 422. He succeeded

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Theodoret Theodoret of Cyrus or Cyrrhus ( grc-gre, Θεοδώρητος Κύρρου; AD 393 – 458/466) was an influential theologian of the School of Antioch, biblical commentator, and Christian bishop of Cyrrhus (423–457). He played a pi ...

, Praulius' disposition and bearing suited the bishop's name, which is derived from the Greek word for "meek-spirited."James Hastings, ''Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics'', Part 17. Edited by John A. Selbie. Kessinger Publishing, 2003, 147n (note 3). He is venerated as a saint in the

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August 27 Events Pre-1600 * 410 – The sacking of Rome by the Visigoths ends after three days. * 1172 – Henry the Young King and Margaret of France are crowned junior king and queen of England. *1232 – Shikken Hojo Yasutoki of the K ...

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