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Proclianites (or Proclianists)

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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Proclianites (Or Proclianists)

is the name of the followers of Proclus (q.v.). They were extreme Montanists (q.v.), and were spread more especially in Phrygia, where, about the close of the 4th century, they formed a most dangerous sect, and greatly disturbed the peace of the churches.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Proclianites (or Proclianists)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​p/proclianites-or-proclianists.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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