We have already learned from Jerome that Cyril was admitted to the Priesthood by Maximus.  There is no evidence of the exact date of his ordination:  but we may safely assume that he was a Priest of some years’ standing, when the important duty of preparing the candidates for Baptism was intrusted to him in or about the year 348 On the exact date of the Lectures, see below, ch. ix..  There appears to be no authority for the statement (Dict. Chr. Antiq. “Catechumens,” p. 319 a), that  the Catecheses of Cyril of Jerusalem were delivered by him partly as a Deacon, partly as a Presbyter See more below on the office of “Catechist,” ch. ii. § 2..”