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Cyprian of Carthage

On the Unity of the Catholic Church 6

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On the Unity of the Catholic Church

Cyprian of Carthage

A reading pick tied to today's figure, quote, era, or event. A compact North African argument for episcopal unity during persecution and schism.

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