Scythopolis / Beth Shean (Tel Iẓtaba) - Andreas church

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16
Translation: 

<Euthymius begins to accept disciples and make his place a laura.> - - - He also accepted one Cyrion, who originated from Tiberias and was a priest of the revered chapel of the holy martyr Basil at Scythopolis. - - -

(transl. Price)

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Summary: 
Mention of Cyrion, priest of the church of St Basilius the martyr at Scythopolis, among the first disciples of Euthymius the Great, ca. AD 428.
Commentary: 

For the identification of the church of Saint Basilius with the "Ancient Church" of Cyr. Scyth., Vita Sabae 61 and with the archaeological remains of the "Andreas Church" at Tel Iẓtaba, see Di Segni.