c. AD 170 – 235

Hippolytus of Rome

The Apostolic Tradition attributed to him preserves one of the oldest surviving eucharistic prayers and ordination rites.

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Location
Rome
Role
Presbyter, theologian and rival claimant to the Roman see
Major writings
  • Refutation of All Heresies
  • Apostolic Tradition (attributed)
  • Commentary on Daniel
Teachings
  • Detailed refutation of Gnostic systems
  • Liturgical order and the rites of Christian initiation
Connection to apostolic Christianity
His liturgical texts show third-century Roman practice that shaped the modern Eucharistic Prayer II.

Quotations with references

Send your Holy Spirit upon the offering of your holy Church.

Apostolic Tradition 4

Sources and References