[49]The Prefect of Egypt at that time.
[50]Though Dionysius was Bishop, it is noticeable that he still associates himself with the presbyterate here and elsewhere; cp. 1 Pet. v. 1, etc.
[51]Acts v. 29.
[52]Marcellus seems to be the “brother from Rome” mentioned above, and Eusebius is not now mentioned.
[53]The word “also” either refers to the imperial edict or suggests that some written communication had been sent.
[54]Viz. Valerian and his son Gallienus.
[55]Cp. 1 Tim. ii. 2; this laudable custom is often referred to in early Christian writings.
[56]This restriction was constantly enforced by persecuting emperors, because the graves of martyrs were a favourite resort for prayer and worship. The word cemetery (=sleeping-place) was introduced by Christians for graveyards.
[57]This is an indignant protest against Germanus’s charges.
[58]1 Cor. xv. 3.