Pope Anicetus was Bishop of Rome from about 155 to 166. He was a Syrian from Emesa. According to Irenaeus, it was during his pontificate that the aged Polycarp, a disciple of Saint John the Evangelist, visited the Roman Church. Polycarp and Anicetus discussed the celebration of Passover. Polycarp and his Church of Smyrna celebrated […]

Today I learned from the American Family Association that, on March 30, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued a press statement titled ” DNC Offers Passover Greetings.” The press statement read: “On Monday night, Jews around the world will begin celebrating Passover, a week-long holiday that commemorates the Israelites’ freedom from persecution and slavery.”
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