Ephraim the Syrian St. Ephraim the Syrian, Deacon of Edessa ܡܪܝ ܐܦܪܝܡ ܣܘܪܝܝܐ · Ἐφραὶμ ὁ Σῦρος · Ephraem Syrus Dates 306–373 (approx.) Epithetthe Syrian VenerationVenerable Works (1) Selections from the Hymns and Homilies of Ephraim the Syrian and from the Demonstrations of Aphrahat the Persian Sage (NPNF II)