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jan 1, 175 - Purgatory?

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The Acts of Paul (150-200 CE) contains the first reference to the idea that the prayers of saints an affect placement in the afterlife for those who have already died.

The Inscription of Abercius (193-216 CE) implores that any "friends" who read his funerary epitaph should pray for him.

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jan 1, 175
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~ 1851 years ago