Encratites

a rigid sect which rose in the 2d century. It was formed by Tatian, an A yrian, and a follower of Justin eee Agreeing in most respects with the general Church, he insisted on the e entially evil character of matter, and the consequent ——— nece ity of mortifying the body. He lived in celibacy, fasted rigorously, and used water instead of wine in the Lord’s Supper.