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“Before all things, the Teacher of Peace and the Master of Unity would not have prayer made singly and individually, as for one who prays only for himself. For we do not say, "My Father, who art in heaven"... Our prayer is public and common; and when we pray, we pray not for one, but for the whole people, because we the whole people are one.”

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Cyprian, an early 3rd-century Christian theologian and bishop, is believed to have died on September 14, 258. He is considered one of the early Latin Church Fathers and is known for his contributions to Christian doctrine and morality. more

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