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Vincent of Lérins
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“In ipsa item catholica ecclesia magnopere curandum est, ut id teneamus quod ubique, quod semper, quod ab omnibus creditum est.”
Vincent of Lérins (500–450) said by 450 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Commonitorium, ch. 2, sec. 6. Translated by C. A. Heurtley, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, ser. 2, vol. 11 (Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Co, 1894) p. 132
“The dogma of the Christian religion must follow these laws. It progresses, consolidating over the years, developing over time, deepening with age. It is necessary, however, that it always remains absolutely intact and unchanged.”
Vincent of Lérins (500–450) said by 450 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Real progress is through internal development. Change, on the other hand, occurs when one doctrine transforms into another.”
Vincent of Lérins (500–450) said by 450 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The religion of souls follows the same law that governs the life of bodies. In fact, although these grow and develop over the years, they remain the same as before.”
Vincent of Lérins (500–450) said by 450 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Since therefore there is something of the primitive sowing [of faith] that can still develop with the passage of time, even today it can be the object of happy and fruitful cultivation.”
Vincent of Lérins (500–450) said by 450 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source