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Apr 2024
1h 20m

You are Peter and On This Rock....

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou, and Ancient Faith Ministries
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Our examination of Peter's confession and Christ's blessing continues. Was Peter ever the bishop of Rome? Did the Lord's words give Peter and all bishops of Rome universal jurisdiction over the entire Church? What did the holy Fathers say about Christ's words? 
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