Chapter 25.—Philip and Modestus

Philip who, as we learn from the words of Dionysius,[1] was bishop of the parish of Gortyna, likewise wrote a most elaborate work against Marcion,[2] as did also Irenæus[3] and Modestus.[4] The last named has exposed the error of the man more clearly than the rest to the view of all. There are a number of others also whose works are still presented by a great many of the brethren.