Christian Martyrs There were Christians in Rome within a dozen or so years after the death of Jesus, though they...
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Learn moreThe Entombment This was a painting that had been bought by a Scotsman whilst living in Rome. He donated it to the...
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Learn moreSt. Irenaeus The Church is fortunate that Irenaeus was involved in many of its controversies in the second century....
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