the fact that origen was a heretic only strengthens the case because even a heretic understood that Peter is the Rock. there is no other interpretation of Mt.16. I could cite 40 other Church Fathers who were not heretics but legit saints.

the fact that origen was a heretic only strengthens the case because even a heretic understood that Peter is the Rock. there is no other interpretation. I could cite 40 other Church Fathers who were not heretics but legit saints.