The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass.
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Cyprian was not issuing a new decree but was keeping to the most solid belief of the Church in order to correct some who thought that infants ought not be baptized before the eighth day after their birth. . . . He agreed with certain of his fellow bishops that a child is able to be duly baptized as soon as he is born.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the belief in the importance of baptizing infants promptly, reflecting a foundational belief in the Church.
Saint Augustine highlights Cyprian's adherence to an established belief within the Church regarding the baptism of infants. This quote points to the theological perspective that baptism should not be delayed and can be performed immediately after birth, illustrating the broader philosophical discussions on faith and religious practices.
Themes
BaptismInfantsFaithChurchTheology
In practice
Example use cases
In a religious discussion about the importance of baptism in Christianity.
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