Revelation 7:11

• §2642Article 3 · In the Age of the ChurchRead at vatican.va

  “The Revelation of "what must soon take place," the Apocalypse, is borne along by the songs of the heavenly liturgy” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Rev 4:8-11; 5:9-14; 7:10-12.

Cyprian of Carthage

• Cyprian of Carthage, Exhortation to Martyrdom, Addressed to Fortunatus Chapter 12

  “Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve Him day and night in His temple.”” — editor's note: Rev. vii. 9–15.

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• Cyprian of Carthage, Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.17Book III

  “They shall neither hunger nor thirst ever; and neither shall the sun fall upon them, nor shall they suffer any heat: for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne shall protect them, and shall lead them to the fountains of the waters of life; and God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes.”” — editor's note: Rev. vii. 9–17.

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Ambrose of Milan

• Ambrose of Milan, Exposition of the Christian Faith V.7Book V

  “Certainly not to the angels; of whom Scripture says that all the angels stood round about the throne.” — editor's note: Rev. vii. 11.

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