Orthodox Study
Various Church Fathers

Chapter 28

Writings in Connection with the Donatist Controversy. — translated by ANF/NPNF editors

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Chapter 28.—54.  Another Saturninus of Abitini said:  "If Antichrist can give to any one the grace of Christ, then can heretics also baptize, who are called Antichrists."

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55.  What if another were to say, If a murderer can give the grace of Christ, then can they also baptize that hate their brethren who are called murderers?  For certainly he would seem in a way to speak the truth, and yet they can baptize; in like manner, therefore, can the heretics as well.

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