Saint Irenaeus of Lyons: Defender of the Faith 📖 A Bridge to the Apostles Saint Irenaeus (c. 130–202 AD) was one of the earliest and most important Christian theologians of the post-apostolic era. Born in Smyrna (modern-day Turkey), he was a student of Polycarp, who in turn had been a disciple of the Apostle John. This direct connection made Irenaeus a powerful link... Read more »
Catechetical lectures of Cyril of Jerusalem✝️ Who Was Cyril of Jerusalem? Cyril of Jerusalem (c. 313–386 AD) was a revered bishop and early Church Father during the fourth century. Serving in a time of theological tension and political upheaval, Cyril became known for his pastoral care, his defense of orthodoxy, and most notably, his Catechetical Lectures—a series of teachings delivered... Read more »
Quotes from the Early Church Fathers: The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles, The DidacheThe Teaching of the Twelve Apostles is also known as “The Didache.” Eusebius talks about it in his “Ecclesiastical History” in Book 3 chapter 25 and calls it the Institutions of the Apostles. The exact date it was written is unknown; however, it is attributed to the first or second century. The writing put forth... Read more »
Saint Augustine of HippoSaint Augustine of Hippo is considered by many to be the greatest Christian theologian of the church. He is called a “Doctor of the Church” by Roman Catholics and Anglicans and is considered the “Father” of the protestant reformation by many. He lived between 354 and 430 A.D. in Africa, which is modern day Algeria.... Read more »
Eusebius Pamphilus of CaesareaEusebius Pamphilus of Caesarea was a great christian historian and bible critic that contributed immensely to the modern Bible we have today. He was born around 260 to 265 and died around 339 to 340 AD. He lived in Caesarea which is now day Israel near Tel Aviv. His works, especially on the “Ecclesiastical History”... Read more »
Saint Athanasius of AlexandriaSaint Athanasius of Alexandria was born in c. 296 A.D. and died in 373 A.D. He was called a “Doctor of the Church” and is considered one of the greatest theologians in the Christian faith. His christological teaching helped to form our understanding of the trinity we hold today. He was from Alexandria in Egypt.... Read more »
Saint Ignatius of AntiochSaint Ignatius of Antioch was a great Christian and early church father that wrote several letters that are referenced by Christians today. He was killed by the Roman government because he did not worship the Roman Emperor or the Roman gods. Saint Ignatius’s birth day is unknown. He was born somewhere around 40 A.D.. Antioch... Read more »
The Reformation Wall Monument in Geneva SwitzerlandReformation Wall (Mur des Réformateurs) is the international monument to the Reformation the great leaders of the Christian Reformation. The monument is located in Geneva Switzerland. The monument also includes important events and documents that changed the world as we know it today. The monument was built in 1909 for John Calvin’s 400th birthday. Built... Read more »