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You’re St. Melito of Sardis! You have a great love of history and liturgy. You’re attached to the traditions of the ancients, yet you recognize that the old world — great as it was — is passing away. You are loyal to the customs of your family, though you do not hesitate to call family members to account for their sins. Find out which Church Father you are at The Way of the Fathers! |
You’re St. Justin Martyr! You have a positive and hopeful attitude toward the world. You think that nature, history, and even the pagan philosophers were often guided by God in preparation for the Advent of the Christ. You find “seeds of the Word” in unexpected places. You’re patient and willing to explain the faith to unbelievers. Find out which Church Father you are at The Way of the Fathers! |
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H.V.Morton's "A traveller in Rome" remarks that the Swiss guard are always on the look out for such people.
I believe one Scots minister did just this, a couple of centuries ago, and was arrested and condemned to the galleys. The Pope of the time, however, intervened and in a sensible manner thanked him for coming so far with good intentions and sent him home. The cruel and secular renaissance papacy was clearly giving way to the modern Christian papacy, and this was an early indication of it.
Luther did of course go to Rome himself.
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