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 | | On the subject of papal supremacy, Harold O. Brown writes, "Pope Gregory I (A.D. 590—604) indignantly reproached Patriarch John the Faster of Constantinople for calling himself the universal bishop; Gregory did so to defend the rights of all bishops, himself included, and not because he wanted the title for himself." |
 | | But we resist applying to him the title, "Vicar of Christ." This form of address is more accurately used when speaking of the Third Person of the Trinity, the Blessed Holy Spirit (John 14:26; 16:13; 1 John 2:27). |
 | | Although Augustine is counted as a champion of the Petrine supremacy view by Roman Catholics, consider the following: "On this rock therefore, He said, which thou hast confessed, I will build my Church. |
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