
“Cyril of Jerusalem Five Catechetical Lectures - First Lecture on the Mysteries”
Also called Cathecheticae Orationes
Quinque, Mystagogica Cathechesis, Catechetical Lecture 19, XIX.
In the first lecture, chapters 1 - 3, Cyril explains the significance of
baptism. Greek text with English translation.
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Cyril of Jerusalem and baptism
Easter baptism