Daniel JUGRIN
In Defence of Unity: St. Irenaeus, the Heresies and the Apostolic Faith
Instituția:
Centre for Studies and Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue, University of Bucharest
Email autor:
jugrindaniel@gmail.com
Abstract:
St. Irenaeus of Lyons (130-202 AD) emerged on the theological scene during a time marked by upheaval, conflict, and profound searching. Considered “the most important theologian of the second century” and called “the father of Orthodox dogmatics,” he dedicated his entire life and efforts to the service of the Church. St. Irenaeus conveys with absolute certainty, born from his unshakeable conviction, that the truth received from his predecessors “is the one and only truth.” For this reason, he devoted himself to preaching, defending, and demonstrating this truth with extraordinary determination, firmly resisting all attacks, as is evident from his written work.
