Melito of Sardis

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Who was Melito of Sardis?

Melito of Sardis was the bishop of Sardis near Smyrna in western Anatolia, and a great authority in Early Christianity: Jerome, speaking of the Old Testament canon established by Melito, quotes Tertullian to the effect that he was esteemed as a prophet by many of the faithful. His feast is celebrated on April 1.

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  • Melito
Religion
  • Catholicism
Died
0180

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on July 23, 2013

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