Irenaeus, the Faithful Bishop

A Catholic children's song about St. Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr.
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Lyrics:
In ancient Lyon, by the Rhône,
Irenaeus stood firm, not alone.
Against heresies, he took his stand,
Guiding God's people with a steady hand.
Irenaeus, oh so wise,
With faith that reaches to the skies.
A saintly heart, a love so true,
We sing of you, dear Irenaeus!
He learned from Polycarp, oh so grand,
Who learned from John, the Lord's own hand.
Three generations linked in grace,
Irenaeus ran a faithful race.
Irenaeus, oh so wise,
With faith that reaches to the skies.
A saintly heart, a love so true,
We sing of you, dear Irenaeus!
Scriptures he defended, truth upheld,
Against gnostic winds that fiercely swelled.
The creed he shaped, the canon clear,
A beacon of light for all to hear.
Irenaeus, oh so wise,
With faith that reaches to the skies.
A saintly heart, a love so true,
We sing of you, dear Irenaeus!
Easter's date, a heated debate,
Unity he sought, love never late.
From Asia's shores to Gaul's embrace,
Irenaeus bridged the time and space.
Irenaeus, oh so wise,
With faith that reaches to the skies.
A saintly heart, a love so true,
We sing of you, dear Irenaeus!
Martyr's crown upon his brow,
Irenaeus, faithful shepherd now.
His legacy lives, forever bright,
A saint who led with love and light.
Irenaeus, oh so wise,
With faith that reaches to the skies.
A saintly heart, a love so true,
We sing of you, dear Irenaeus!