Originally published at: Daily Devotion for 28 June 2023 (5th Wednesday after Pentecost) | Confident.Faith
Readings
- Psalm 89
- Psalm 97
- Joshua 3:1–17
- Acts 9:1–22
- Augsburg Confession, XII
Commemoration
Today we commemorate Irenaeus of Lyons, Pastor. After studying in Rome, Irenaeus became a pastor in Lyons, France; during an absence from Lyons, a persecution arose against Christians and martyred Irenaeus’ bishop. Upon returning to Lyons, Irenaeus himself became bishop. As a writer, Irenaeus defended the Christian faith, and of particular note is a work of his against heresies — particularly Gnosticism.
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