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| − | The '''Holy Innocents''' were the children massacred by the paganist King Herod shortly after the birth of [[Jesus]], in an unsuccessful attempt to kill Him. It is described in Matthew 2:16-18. | + | The '''Holy Innocents''' were the children massacred by the paganist [[King Herod]] shortly after the birth of [[Jesus]], in an unsuccessful attempt to kill Him. It is described in Matthew 2:16-18. |
Historical estimates range from dozens of innocent victims of this slaughter, to thousands. | Historical estimates range from dozens of innocent victims of this slaughter, to thousands. | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
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| + | *[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07419a.htm Encylopedia discussion of the Holy Innocents] | ||
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Revision as of 18:06, December 16, 2012
The Holy Innocents were the children massacred by the paganist King Herod shortly after the birth of Jesus, in an unsuccessful attempt to kill Him. It is described in Matthew 2:16-18.
Historical estimates range from dozens of innocent victims of this slaughter, to thousands.