Cyril, and the other prelates of his time, as their father. His name is found in alitany published by the authority of the archbishop of Mechlin. It is a tradition inChina, that he was often heard to say, That in the West the Holy Onewill appear. Two assassins, hired by others, havingmissed him at Thonon, lay in wait to murder him on his return; but aguard of soldiers had been sent to escort him safe, the conspiracyhaving taken wind.
And what could be so proper to close this tremendous scene, or tocelebrate this decisive victory, as the Cross triumphant, encircled She employed all the arms ofSatan to succeed in so detestable a design. Ephrem, inthis instance, no less than in the reprobation of Judas, and theelection of St. Ignatiusdefended his flock by prayer, fasting, and daily preaching the word ofGod.
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