"Let our lives be stronger than death to fight against the enemies of the Christian people."

"From the confines of Jerusalem and the city of Constantinople a horrible tale has gone forth and very frequently has been brought to our ears, namely, that a race from the kingdom of the Persians, an …"

"The land of promise, which the Lord gave to the children of Israel, is now occupied by the enemies of Christ."

"O most valiant soldiers and descendants of invincible ancestors, do not degenerate, but recall the valor of your forefathers."

"Warriors who hear my voice, you who will go to war, rejoice, because you are taking up a legitimate war… Arm yourselves with the sword of the Maccabees and go to defend the house of Israel who is the …"