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Feast Day of St. Cyril of Jerusalem and the Church of the Resurrection

Post author:Steve Ray
Post published:March 18, 2025
Post category:Church History Holidays/Feast Days Patristics/Church History Pilgrimage

Today we celebrate St. Cyril f Jerusalem who was ordained a priest shortly after Emperor Constantine legalized Christianity in AD 313. Shortly after that Queen Helen (son of the emperor)…

The Apostolic Fathers (who knew the Apostles or those who did) – A Dialog with Steve Ray and William Albrecht

Post author:Steve Ray
Post published:March 3, 2025
Post category:Artifacts & Biblical History Church History Heroic Models Patristics/Church History

These are the guys who made me Catholic! Enjoy the YouTube discussion and also consider my 90-minute documentary "Apostolic Fathers: Handing on the Faith" filmed all on location following the…

First Seven Ecumenical Councils – Excellent Summary

Post author:Steve Ray
Post published:August 28, 2024
Post category:Church History Patristics/Church History Theology

First Seven Ecumenical Councils This is a simple, very short and helpful summary of the First Seven Ecumenical Councils of the Catholic Church. These councils were foundational for the doctrine…