Where the Fathers quote Sirach 44

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Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:741C…fered sacrifices to God, and Cain offered sacrifices before the Lord, though they were not accepted; and Enoch, who pleased God and was translated (Gen. V, 22; Eccli. XLIV, 16); and Noah, who offered thank-offerings… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:1513B…divine service obtained his translation into paradise, and an immortal life—for a time—and a glorious and immortal memory throughout all ages (Gen. 5, 23, 24; Eccl. 44, 16; Hebr. 11, 5). But who could speak wort…