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Did the early Church operate with a defined structure of apostolic succession from the first generation?

Historically Verified
Section I

Understanding the Claim

The argument in one sentence: Clement of Rome, writing before the last Apostle died, describes succession as already established. Irenaeus lists the succession from Peter to his own day as proof of orthodoxy.
Section VI

The Fideograph Verdict

Verdict: Historically Verified. Clement of Rome, writing before the last Apostle died, describes succession as already established. Irenaeus lists the succession from Peter to his own day as proof of orthodoxy.
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