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Acacius of Beroea

c. A.D. 330–430
Acacius of Beroea · c. A.D. 330–430 A.D. 430
“We reject all the doctrines introduced recently either through letters or through pamphlets as confusing the common people, since we are content with the ancient legislation of the fathers and obey the one who said, "Remove not the ancient landmarks which your fathers set up."”
Historical Christian Faith commentaries database, on Prov 22:28 (LETTER TO CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA 2) PD · Historical Christian Faith commentaries database ↗

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