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E06875: Pope Siricius I, in a letter of 384/395 to Himerius, bishop of Tarragona, condemns a practice that has sprung up of baptism being carried out on many Christian feast days, including those of apostles and martyrs. Written in Latin in Rome.
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posted on 2018-10-15, 00:00 authored by francesSiricius I, Letter 1.2 (Letter to Himerius)
Summary of part of the letter:
Siricius has heard that a widespread practice has grown up of carrying out baptism on many feasts of the Christian year, 'including feasts of apostles and martyrs (Apostolorum seu Martyrum festivitatibus)'. This is to cease, and, except in cases of emergency, baptism must only occur at Easter and Pentecost.
Text: Patrologia Latina 13. Summary: Frances Trzeciak.
Summary of part of the letter:
Siricius has heard that a widespread practice has grown up of carrying out baptism on many feasts of the Christian year, 'including feasts of apostles and martyrs (Apostolorum seu Martyrum festivitatibus)'. This is to cease, and, except in cases of emergency, baptism must only occur at Easter and Pentecost.
Text: Patrologia Latina 13. Summary: Frances Trzeciak.
History
Evidence ID
E06875Saint Name
Martyrs, unnamed or name lost : S00060 Apostles, unnamed or name lost : S00084Related Saint Records
Type of Evidence
Literary - LettersLanguage
- Latin
Evidence not before
384Evidence not after
395Activity not before
384Activity not after
395Place of Evidence - Region
Rome and regionPlace of Evidence - City, village, etc
RomePlace of evidence - City name in other Language(s)
Rome Rome Rome Roma Ῥώμη RhōmēCult activities - Liturgical Activity
- Other liturgical acts and ceremonies
Cult activities - Festivals
- Saint’s feast
