Freedom Of The Church

Definition

Sophronius, Maximus and Martin I are presented as defenders of Orthodoxy whose resistance to imperial formulas led to persecution, torture, mutilation and exile.

Episodes

• 028 — History of the Christian Church — Topic 8

Related Concepts

• Confession And Martyrdom For Doctrine

Biblical References

• Philippians 2:8 — *He humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death —even death on a cross! *
• John 5:21 (cf. the ‘life-creating activity’ language) — *For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whomever he wishes. *