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Barb
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Hi, guys —
In what century was the Catholic Church known
as or given the actual title:
the Catholic Church?
Barb
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In what century was the Catholic Church, known as or, given the actual title "Catholic Church"? }
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Mary
Ann replied:
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Hi, Barb —
In 110 A.D., in a letter of St. Ignatius
of Antioch. By the end of that century,
it was in common use.
Mary Ann
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Mike
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Hi, Barb —
Wherever the bishop shall appear,
there let the multitude [of the
people] also be; even as, wherever
Jesus Christ is, there is the
Catholic Church. It is not lawful
without the bishop either to baptize
or to celebrate a love-feast;
but whatsoever he shall approve
of, that is also pleasing to God,
so that everything that is done
may be secure and valid.
St. Ignatius of
Antioch in 107 A.D. |
As I said in my reply to the web posting below, Antioch
was also where the term Christian was first used.
In addition to Mary Ann's answer
check out this reply for more:
You may find these resources helpful as well:
Mike
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Barb
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Thank you so much for your replies!
I appreciate your help and your taking
the time. Now I can forward the answer
on to my friend who is currently
in an RCIA program.
God bless,
Barbara
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