Fathers of the Church Quotes

“Their complaint is that their custom does not accept this, and that Scripture does not agree. What is my reply? I do not consider it fair that the custom which obtains among them should be regarded as a law and rule of orthodoxy. If custom is to be taken in proof of what is right, then it is certainly competent for me to put forward on my side the custom which obtains here. If they reject this, we are clearly not bound to follow them. Therefore, let God-inspired Scripture decide between us; and on whichever side be found doctrine in harmony with the Word of God, in favor of that side will be cast the vote of truth.”
― Basil the Great, Fathers of the Church: Saint Basil : Letters, Volume 1