Through the Apostolic Constitutions (Book VIII, ch. 42), the Church of Christ has received the custom to make commemorations for the departed on the third, ninth, and fortieth days after their repose.

Manson thought that the early Church’s acceptance of apostolic authority was a ... are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus” (2 Tim. 3:15; cf.

The great teacher and invincible defender of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church ... Faith; * for thou didst champion the doctrines which the Fathers taught * and didst cast down darkness' ...