Cyprian Davis

The Reverend Doctor
Cyprian Davis
O.S.B.
Born
Clarence John Davis

(1930-09-09)September 9, 1930
Washington, D.C.
DiedMay 18, 2015(2015-05-18) (aged 84)
Jasper, IN
OccupationChurch historian
Academic background
Alma materCatholic University of Louvain, Belgium
Academic work
School or traditionCatholic Church history
InstitutionsSt. Meinrad Archabbey

Cyprian Davis, OSB (born Clarence John Davis; September 9, 1930 – May 18, 2015) was an African-American Benedictine monk, priest, and historian at Saint Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana. He is known for his work on the history of Black Catholicism.

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