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Tradition, Sacred Tradition

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(1 Cor. 11:2; 2 Thess. 2:15; 1 Tim. 6:20). Divine revelation is spread and preserved in the true Church in two ways: through Sacred Tradition and Holy Scripture. Sacred Tradition is the handing on, by word and example, of the doctrine of faith, the Law of God, the sacraments, and sacred rites from faithful worshipers of God to one another and from ancestors to descendants.

Scripture cited

1 Corinthians 11:2 2 Thessalonians 2:15 1 Timothy 6:20

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