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St Irenaeus was born around the year 125 in Asia Minor. He was a disciple of St. Polycarp, who was a disciple of Apostle Saint John.<\/span><\/p>\n

His writings laid the foundation of Christian theology and refuted the teachings of the gnostics.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prayer-
\nO God, who called the Bishop Saint Irenaeus
\nto confirm true doctrine and the peace of the Church,
\ngrant, we pray, through his intercession,
\nthat, being renewed in faith and charity,
\nwe may always be intent on fostering unity and concord.
\nThrough our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
\nwho lives and reigns with you
\nin the unity of the Holy Spirit,
\none God, for ever and ever.
\nAmen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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