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To: steve86
Thus, the more violently they try to occupy the places of worship, the more they separate themselves from the Church. They claim that they represent the Church; but in reality, they are the ones who are expelling themselves from it and going astray. Even if Catholics faithful to Tradition are reduced to a handful, they are the ones who are the true Church of Jesus Christ.

- St Athanasius

29 posted on 11/27/2014 5:42:21 AM PST by piusv
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To: piusv

Was not this text in the context of the aftermath of the Council of Nicea, when many Arian-Bishops had resurfaced in many of parts of the Church, many in the Eastern Roman empire.

No saying I agree with everything Pope Francis says and does, but lets not make him out to be an Arian.


32 posted on 11/27/2014 9:24:47 AM PST by CTrent1564
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