Commentary on 2 Maccabees

Tertullian (155–240)

As often as the anniversary comes round, we make offerings for the dead as birthday honours.

Indeed, she prays for his [her dead husband's] soul, and requests refreshment for him meanwhile, and fellowship (with him) in the first resurrection; and she offers (her sacrifice) on the anniversaries of his falling asleep.

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