Testimonies about Father Cyrille

This article brings together several testimonies devoted to the figure of Father Cyrille, an Orthodox monk who carried out his ministry during the Second World War. It is a collection of direct and family testimonies, including that of François Spiero, son of Claude Spiero, whom Father Cyrille helped to save by escorting Jews to Chambon-sur-Lignon. The main aim is to restore, through personal and family voices, the reality of this Orthodox clergyman's humanitarian and spiritual commitment in a context of persecution. From a historical and theological perspective, these testimonies shed light on the active participation of members of the Orthodox Church in resistance against antisemitic persecution, thereby contributing to a better understanding of the role of Eastern Christian communities in France during this period.