The Legacy of the Early Church Fathers
03/18/25 • 25 min
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The Catholic Church has a rich heritage of apostolic succession. In this special episode, Dr. Sri takes us on a pilgrimage through the historical roots of the Catholic faith in Rome. He explores the significance of early Church fathers like St. Clement of Rome and St. Ignatius of Antioch, highlighting their contributions to our understanding of apostolic succession and the spirituality of martyrdom.
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The seeds of the papacy can be traced back to the first generation of the Apostles.
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- For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox. * Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Catholic Church has a rich heritage of apostolic succession. In this special episode, Dr. Sri takes us on a pilgrimage through the historical roots of the Catholic faith in Rome. He explores the significance of early Church fathers like St. Clement of Rome and St. Ignatius of Antioch, highlighting their contributions to our understanding of apostolic succession and the spirituality of martyrdom.
Snippet from the Show
The seeds of the papacy can be traced back to the first generation of the Apostles.
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- For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox. * Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church
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