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St. Epiphanius of salamis quotes from Epiphanius of Salamis: → Previous Next Epiphanius of Salamis (310-403) was a bishop of Salamis best known for composing the Panarion, a very large compendium of the heresies up to his own time. One of the heresies mentioned was Collyridianism, an Early Christian heretical movement condemned by the Church, whose adherents worshipped
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Pseudo-Melito of Sardis quotes from Pseudo-Melito of Sardis:→ Previous Next The De Transitu Virginis Mariae, also referred to as The Assumption of the Virgin, is attributed to Melito, bishop of Sardis (who died ca. 180 A.D.). It is the earliest Dormition tradition to appear in Latin and is usually dated late 4th to 5th century, while
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Pseudo-John Chrysostom Scroll for quotes→ Previous Next The Homily on the Annunciation (ca. 370 A.D.), also called "On the Annunciation and Against the Impious Arius", which is the title given to it by Migne, almost unanimously is attributed to St. John Chrysostom, but modern scholars doubt this attribution. Some codices attribute it to Gregory of
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St. Gaudentius of Brescia Scroll for quotes→ Previous Next Gaudentius of Brescia was Bishop of Brescia from 387 until 410. Gaudentius had studied under his predecessor, St. Philastrius, and was a preacher in Italy and the Middle East. After the death of Philastrius, Gaudentius was consecrated bishop by Saint Ambrose in 387. A record of
Rufinus of Aquileia quotes from Rufinus of Aquileia:→ Previous Next Rufinus of Aquileia (344-411), also known as Tyrannius Rufinus, was a monk, historian, and theologian. Around 370, he was living in a monastic community in Aquileia, Italy, when he met Saint Jerome. In about 372, Rufinus followed Jerome to the eastern Mediterranean, where he studied in
Saint Jerome quotes from Saint Jerome:→ Previous Next Saint Jerome (342-420 A.D.), also known as Jerome of Stridon, was known for his teaching on asceticism, Christian morals, and the monastic life and is also recognized as one of the eight Great Doctors of the Church. He is, however, probably best known for his translation of the
Didymus the Blind quotes from Didymus the Blind: → Previous Next Didymus the Blind (313-398) was a student of Origen of Alexandria. Many of his writings are lost, but some of his commentaries and essays survive. Didymus became blind at the age of 4, but despite his blindness, Didymus excelled in scholarship because of his incredible
Polycarp of Smyrna was appointed bishop of Smyrna by the apostle John and might even have been the angel of the church in Smyrna addressed in Revelation!
St. Fulgentius of Ruspe Scroll for quotes→ Previous Next Fulgentius of Ruspe (462-533) was a bishop of the city of Ruspe, a Roman province of North Africa, in modern-day Tunisia. In 499 Fulgentius set out to become a monk and applied to Faustus, a bishop who had been forced from his diocese by the Vandal king Huneric
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Marcus Minucius Felix quotes from Minucius Felix:→ Previous Next Minucius Felix (170-250) was one of the earliest of the Latin apologists for Christianity. He authored the Octavius, a dialogue on Christianity between the pagan Caecilius Natalis and the Christian Octavius Januarius. Extant Writings: Octavius Quotes & Excerpts: "We maintain modesty not only on the surface
Pope Leo I the Great Scroll for quotes→ Previous Next Pope Leo I (400 – 461), also known as Leo the Great, was bishop of Rome from 440 until his death. He was the first pope to have been called "the Great" and is also a Doctor of the Church. Theologically, he is most remembered for issuing the
St. Athanasius of Alexandria quotes from Athanasius of Alexandria: → Previous Next Athanasius of Alexandria was the 20th bishop of Alexandria, a Church Father, and the chief defender of Trinitarianism against Arianism. Athanasius is considered one of the four great Eastern Doctors of the Church in the Catholic Church. Conflict with Arius and Arianism as well
Origen of Alexandria quotes from Origen:→ Previous Next Origen of Alexandria (184-253), also known as Origen Adamantius, sought martyrdom with his father at a young age but was prevented from turning himself in to the authorities by his mother. When he was eighteen years old, Origen became a catechist at the Catechetical School of Alexandria.
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St. Athanasius of Alexandria quotes from Athanasius of Alexandria: → Previous Next Athanasius of Alexandria was the 20th bishop of Alexandria, a Church Father, and the chief defender of Trinitarianism against Arianism. Athanasius is considered one of the four great Eastern Doctors of the Church in the Catholic Church. Conflict with Arius and Arianism as well
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St. Athanasius of Alexandria quotes from Athanasius of Alexandria: → Previous Next Athanasius of Alexandria was the 20th bishop of Alexandria, a Church Father, and the chief defender of Trinitarianism against Arianism. Athanasius is considered one of the four great Eastern Doctors of the Church in the Catholic Church. Conflict with Arius and Arianism as well
St. Gaudentius of Brescia Scroll for quotes→ Previous Next Gaudentius of Brescia was Bishop of Brescia from 387 until 410. Gaudentius had studied under his predecessor, St. Philastrius, and was a preacher in Italy and the Middle East. After the death of Philastrius, Gaudentius was consecrated bishop by Saint Ambrose in 387. A record of
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Caius, Presbyter of Rome Scroll for quotes→ Previous Next Caius, Presbyter of Rome (lived ca 200 A.D.), also known as Caius the Presbyter or as Gaius, was a Christian author who lived and wrote towards the beginning of the 3rd century. The little that is known of Caius comes from Eusebius, who in his work Ecclesiastical History,
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Origen of Alexandria quotes from Origen:→ Previous Next Origen of Alexandria (184-253), also known as Origen Adamantius, sought martyrdom with his father at a young age but was prevented from turning himself in to the authorities by his mother. When he was eighteen years old, Origen became a catechist at the Catechetical School of Alexandria.
St. Augustine of Hippo Scroll for quotes→ Previous Next Augustine of Hippo (354-430 A.D.) was a theologian, philosopher, and the bishop of Hippo Regius in Numidia, Roman North Africa. His writings influenced the development of Western philosophy and Western Christianity, and he is viewed as one of the most important Church Fathers of the Latin Church in the Patristic Period. His many important works include The City of God, On Christian
Theodore Abū Qurrah Scroll for quotes→ Previous Next Theodore Abū Qurrah (750-825 A.D.) was a 9th-century Bishop and theologian who lived in the early Islamic period. Theodore was of the Melkite tradition, those Eastern Christian churches of the Byzantine Rite that originated in the Middle East and upheld the Christological positions of the Council of Chalcedon. He was the Chalcedonian Bishop
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Theodore of Mopsuestia quotes from Theodore of Mopsuestia→ Previous Next Theodore of Mopsuestia (c. 350 – 428) was a Christian theologian, and Bishop of Mopsuestia from 392 to 428 AD. Theodore was an early companion and friend of John Chrysostom. Extant Writings: Catechetical Homilies Commentary on the Lords Prayer, Baptism and the Eucharist The Incarnation Commentary on
Saint Jerome quotes from Saint Jerome:→ Previous Next Saint Jerome (342-420 A.D.), also known as Jerome of Stridon, was known for his teaching on asceticism, Christian morals, and the monastic life and is also recognized as one of the eight Great Doctors of the Church. He is, however, probably best known for his translation of the
St. Epiphanius of salamis quotes from Epiphanius of Salamis: → Previous Next Epiphanius of Salamis (310-403) was a bishop of Salamis best known for composing the Panarion, a very large compendium of the heresies up to his own time. One of the heresies mentioned was Collyridianism, an Early Christian heretical movement condemned by the Church, whose adherents worshipped
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