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Quotes About Prayers and Sacrifices for the Dead

Prayers and sacrifices for the dead are discussed from the earliest periods of Christian history.

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Tertullian, c. A.D. 200

As often as the anniversary comes around, we make offerings for the dead as birthday honors. (De Corona 3)

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