Irenaeus

c. A.D. 130–202 Patristic

the very great, the very ancient, and universally known Church founded and organized at Rome by the two most glorious apostles, Peter and Paul… For it is a matter of necessity that every Church should agree with this Church, on account of its preeminent authority.

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A.D. 180 · Against Heresies III.3.2

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