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Greek Apostolic Father, Bishop of Hierapolis and author (c.60-c.130 AD)
Also known as: Papias von Hierapolis, Papias, Papiasfragmente, Saint Papias, Папий Иерапольский, 히에라폴리스의 파피아스
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