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Encratite

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En´cra`tite
n.1.(Eccl. Hist.) One of a sect in the 2d century who abstained from marriage, wine, and animal food; - called also Continent.


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the extreme ascetic Encratites, said to have been founded by Tatian, might more fairly be considered issues of "life-style" rather than heresies proper.
Early heresies in the East: heresy Part I by Baldwin, Barry / Catholic Insight
A paganly-educated Syrian, he was converted at Rome by Justin, thence returning (172) to the East where he supposedly founded the Encratite heresy, an extreme ascetic cult, albeit enemies may have exaggerated his involvement.
Eastern Fathers of the Church by Baldwin, Barry / Catholic Insight
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