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Abgar V, King of Edessa

Posted on 11/04/2011 by Church History

Abgarus V or Abgar V of Edessa (4 BC – AD 7 and AD 13 – 50) was a historical Syriac ruler of the Syriac kingdom of Osroene, holding his capital at Edessa. He was converted to Christianity by Addai, … Continue reading →

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Abercius, Bishop of Hierapolis

Posted on 10/04/2011 by Church History

Abercius (Ἀβέρκιος, Ἀουίρκιος, Ἀουέρκιος, etc.; Latin Avircius, or Avercius; on the form and origin, see Ramsay, Expositor, ix. (3rd ser.), pp. 268, 394, and Zahn, art. “Avercius,” Realencyclopädie für protest. Theol. und Kirche, Hauck). The Life of the saint, described … Continue reading →

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