Bishop of Rome
historical figure · 3 works · 3 mentions · 3 anchored passages
Clement · Clement of Rome · bishop of Rome
spoken of as
2 expressionsClement“bishop of Rome”1 mention
Stromata (Greek)
So Clement, in his Epistle to the Corinthians, says, word for word, setting out the distinctions of those approved in the Church:
the bishop of Rome1 mention
Adversus Praxean (Latin)
but Praxeas, by asserting falsehoods about these very prophets and their churches, and by defending the authority of the bishop's predecessors, compelled him both to recall the letters of peace already sent out and to draw back from his purpose of receiving the spiritual gifts.
in the texts
Letters
Unnamed bishop of Rome whom Basil proposes to petition for authoritative intervention in the Eastern Church crisis.
It has seemed fitting to us also to write to the bishop of Rome, that he should examine the affairs here and give his opinion;
Stromata
Author of the Epistle to the Corinthians (1 Clement), distinct from Clement of Alexandria, quoted as an ecclesiastical authority.
So Clement, in his Epistle to the Corinthians, says, word for word, setting out the distinctions of those approved in the Church:
Adversus Praxean
Unnamed bishop of Rome who briefly recognized the Montanist prophecies before Praxeas persuaded him otherwise.
but Praxeas, by asserting falsehoods about these very prophets and their churches, and by defending the authority of the bishop's predecessors, compelled him both to recall the letters of peace already sent out and to draw back from his purpose of receiving the spiritual gifts.