The leader of the Christian community in Alexandria. He perceives Hypatia's influence over Orestes as a threat to his authority and orchestrates a public ceremony to force her submission. He successfully incites a Christian mob, labeling her a witch and inciting them to murder her.
Cyril is the central religious force behind Hypatia's persecution and death.
Cyril views Hypatia's influence as a threat, labels her a witch through a mob, and incites them to kill her.
Cyril attempts to use Orestes's office and allegiance to control Hypatia.
Cyril stages a public ceremony intended to force Orestes to subjugate Hypatia.
Theon and Cyril represent opposing religious communities during the unrest.
Theon joins the pagan ambush against Christians, while Cyril leads the Christian community.
Davus enters the Christian faction under the broader authority represented by Cyril.
Davus chooses to join the Christian forces, whose community is led by Cyril.
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