Cyprian Davis

Cyprian Davis
Born
Clarence John Davis

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

Cyprian Davis, O.S.B., D.Hist.Sci. (born Clarence John Davis; September 9, 1930 – May 18, 2015) was an African-American Catholic monk, priest, and historian at St. Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana. He is known for his work on the history of Black Catholicism.