Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III

Then, that he might free our mind from suspicion regarding Joseph, he says: "But the birth of Christ[267]

Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III

To this effect they testify, [saying,] that before Joseph had come together with Mary, while she therefore remained in virginity, "she was found with child of the Holy Ghost; "[407]

Methodius Discourse XI. Arete

Thekla. 18. The parent of Thy life, that unspotted Grace[9]

The Gospel of the Nativity of Mary

Therefore Joseph, according to the command of the angel, took the virgin as his wife; nevertheless he knew her not, but took care of her, and kept her in chastity.[15]

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