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Saint Irenaeus of Lyons with other holy bishops (icon), Contemporary Orthodox iconographer

Irenaeus of Lyons, Against Heresies Fragments from.27: XXVII

Contemporary Orthodox iconographer, Saint Irenaeus of Lyons with other holy bishops (icon), 21st century · CC BY 4.0Contemporary Orthodox iconographer, Saint Irenaeus of Lyons with other holy bishops (icon), 21st century

SectionIrenaeus of LyonsPublic domainFragments from the Lost Writings of Irenæus

The little boy, therefore, who guided Samson by the hand, pre-typified John the Baptist, who showed to the people the faith in Christ. And the house in which they were assembled signifies the world, in which dwell the various heathen and unbelieving nations, offering sacrifice to their idols. Moreover, the two pillars are the two covenants. The fact, then, of Samson leaning himself upon the pillars, [indicates] this, that the people, when instructed, recognized the mystery of Christ.

Reproduced in full. Translation: Ante-Nicene Fathers, vol. 1 (Roberts and Donaldson, 1885), public domain (Public domain).

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