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Fragments from the Lost Writings of Irenaeus, Ch. 11 — Tolle Lege

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St. Irenaeus

Fragments from the Lost Writings of Irenaeus

Chapter 11

The business of the Christian is nothing else than to be ever preparing for death (μελεπᾷν ἀποθνήσκειν).

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Source: Fragments from the Lost Writings of Irenaeus (New Advent)