Vincent of Lérins

thumb|That faith which has been believed everywhere, always, by all. Vincent of Lérins (Latin: Vincentius Lerinensis; died c. 445) was a Gallic monk and author of early Christian writings. Quotes In ipsa item catholica ecclesia magnopere curandum est, ut id teneamus quod ubique, quod semper, quod ab omnibus creditum est. Moreover, in the Catholic Church itself, all possible care must be taken, that we hold that faith which has been believed everywhere, always, by all. Commonitorium, ch. 2, sec. 6. Translated by C. A. Heurtley, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, ser. 2, vol. 11 (Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Co, 1894) p. 132 The dogma of the Christian religion must follow these laws. It progresses, consolidating over the years, developing over time, deepening with age. It is necessary, however, that it always remains absolutely intact and unchanged. AA. VV., Liturgia horarum iuxta ritum Romanum, Typis Polyglottis Vaticanis, ed. italiana, Roma, 1972. Real progress is through internal development. Change, on the other hand, occurs when one doctrine transforms into another. AA. VV., Liturgia horarum iuxta ritum Romanum, Typis Polyglottis Vaticanis, ed. italiana, Roma, 1972. The religion of souls follows the same law that governs the life of bodies. In fact, although these grow and develop over the years, they remain the same as before. AA. VV., Liturgia horarum iuxta ritum Romanum, Typis Polyglottis Vaticanis, ed. italiana, Roma, 1972. Since therefore there is something of the primitive sowing [of faith] that can still develop with the passage of time, even today it can be the object of happy and fruitful cultivation. AA. VV., Liturgia horarum iuxta ritum Romanum, Typis Polyglottis Vaticanis, ed. italiana, Roma, 1972. External links Category:Theologians from France Category:Christian saints Category:Church Fathers Category:Latin authors Category:Monks