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THE QUESTIONS WAS: Why was only one apostle chosen to be head, according to St.
Jerome in 393 A.D.?
a. to
avoid division
b. the
other 11 werent true leaders
THE ANSWER IS
.. A
.to
avoid division in the Church. Only one apostle, Peter, was chosen to be head to
avoid division, according to St. Jerome.
Here is St. Jeromes
full quote:
http://www.cin.org/users/jgallegos/schism.htm
(Schism info)
http://www.cin.org/users/jgallegos/hiearch.htm (Hierarchical Structure)
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