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MISSION
What is the Saint Irenaeus Mission Society?
Founded in 1988 with the
blessing of His Grace Bishop Isidore Borecky of
Toronto, the Saint Irenaeus Mission Society is a
brotherhood of Catholic clergy and lay men dedicated to
evangelization according to the spirit of the Byzantine
fathers.
The membership of the society is presently composed of
individuals who are members of four autonomous (sui
juris) Catholic Churches in three countries on two
continents.
The members of the society strive to encourage
evangelization within Eastern Catholic Churches,
particularly those which use the Byzantine Rite. This
website is a major endeavour of the society at the
present time.
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about us
We are
Byzantine Christians who strive to live and spread the
Gospel of Jesus Christ to those of our age.
Who is St Irenaeus?
Born between
115 and 125 in or near Proconsular Asia; Priest of the
Church of Lyons under the persecution of Marcus
Aurelius, Bishop of Lyons, successor to the holy martyr
St. Pothinus; Martyred in 202; Major influences: St.
Polycarp of Smyrna; Contribution: as a bishop dedicated
to being a pastor and a missionary, he was heroic in his
battle against the heresy of Gnosticism.
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society membership
Membership
in the Society is by recommendation of a member and
approval by the director. Those who do not know any
members may contact the
director directly in order to submit a request.
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