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Quote by Vincent of Lerins

“What, then, shall a Catholic Christian do ... if some novel contagion attempt to infect no longer a small part of the Church alone but the whole Church alike? He shall then see to it that he cleave unto antiquity, which is now utterly incapable of being seduced by any craft or novelty.”

Quote by Vincent of Lerins

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Vincent of Lerins

Vincent of Lerins, an author with a vague identity, whose life and birth and death dates are unknown. Limited information suggests that his works had a certain influence in the field of Christian theology. more

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