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By the end of the first century what is happening?
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The apostles had all died
Young Christian Churches were being formed in many communities Lots of persecution Christianity outlawed as illegal by the Romans We Begin to see Martyrs |
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What are Martyrs?
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They are people who die for their faith
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Who were two early Martyrs of the church?
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St.Ignatius of Antioch
-Feast day Oct.17 -Second Bishop of Antioch Syria - was sentenced to death for his refusal of renouncing his christian faith -Traveled to many places during his lifetime -Wrote seven letters during his lifetime and church still treasures them today. -First one who used the term "catholic" -Was not afraid of death because he knew he was defeated by the master. St.Justin -Converted to Christianity until years after studying various pagan philosophies. -Became first Christian philosopher -Is known as an apologist Patron of philosophers - June 1(d.165) |
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Besides Martyrs there were Apostates
Who were the Apostates? |
Apostates were people who had renounced their faith so as not to be persecuted, and now wanted to repent and return to the church.
Before being allowed back in the church they had to be fully repent This started what we know today as reconciliation |
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Also by this time there were Apologists and who were they?
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They were people who defended the faith
Justin was one of the early Apologists |
