Former pupil of Hypatia who rises to become the Bishop of Cyrene. When Cyril stages a ceremony to subjugate Hypatia, Synesius arrives to defend her using his religious authority. However, he only offers protection on the condition that she accepts Christianity, which she steadfastly refuses.
Hypatia mentors Synesius in philosophy and science during his youth.
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