Word: anicetus
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Dates: during 1946-1946
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...since St. Polycarp of Smyrna came to see Pope Anicetus in the 2nd Century had Rome seen such a Mass. But more significant than the frequent bell-tinkling and strange, high, polyphonic chanting of the Armenian Rite were the Holy Father's words in a public speech next day: "In designating the eminent Patriarch of the Armenians to celebrate yesterday's Pontifical, we have desired to stress the solicitude and love which the occupants of Peter's chair have throughout the centuries shown Armenia and her people. . . . Be firm in your faith; do not allow yourselves...
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