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Ante-Nicene Fathers

Irenaeus of Lyons (130–202)

Doctor of Unity; his Against Heresies refuted Gnosticism and defended apostolic succession.

Irenaeus of Lyons (130–202) appears in our authors list under Ante-Nicene Fathers, as a Church Father, saint, and bishop. This page lists 2 works to read at outside sources.

Works online

Saint

Saint (c. 130–202, Wikidata). Vatican News “Saint of the day”: 28 June. Saints & Hagiography

At a glance

Era: Ante-Nicene Fathers (2nd century). Church Father, saint, bishop, and theologian. Doctor of the Church.

More sources

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