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it came about that kings honored the Holy Place and made the High Priest richer by their magnificent gifts. (2 Maccabees 3, 2)
Finally, Onias pointed out that it was utterly impossible to cheat those who had put their confidence in this Holy Place and in the inviolable majesty of that Temple venerated throughout the world. (2 Maccabees 3, 12)
People rushed out of their houses in great confusion to pray together because the Holy Place was about to be profaned. (2 Maccabees 3, 18)
Meanwhile the Jews blessed the Lord who had glorified his Holy Place. The Temple, which a little while before had been filled with terror and fear, now overflowed with joy and gladness because of the extraordinary manifestation of God. (2 Maccabees 3, 30)
Arriving in Jerusalem, under the pretext of peace, he waited until the holy day of the sabbath. Then he took the Jews by surprise as they rested. He ordered his men to conduct a military parade, (2 Maccabees 5, 25)
But he preferred to make a noble decision worthy of his age, of his noble years, of his shining white hair, and of the irreproachable life he had led from childhood. Above all, showing respect for the holy laws established by God, he answered that he would rather be sent to the place of the dead. And he added, (2 Maccabees 6, 23)
So I shall leave an excellent example to the young, dying voluntarily and valiantly for the sacred and holy laws." Having said this, he gave himself over to death. (2 Maccabees 6, 28)
When he was almost at the point of death, he said groaning, "The Holy Lord, who sees all, knows that though I could have saved myself from death, I now endure terrible sufferings in my body. But in my soul, I suffer gladly because of the respect I have for him." (2 Maccabees 6, 30)
He reminded them how those men had profaned the Holy Place, slaughtered the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and removed their traditional institutions. (2 Maccabees 8, 17)
Then, carrying leafy branches and palms, they chanted hymns to Him who had brought the cleansing of his own Holy Place to a happy end. (2 Maccabees 10, 7)
But they firmly believed in a splendid reward for those who died as believers; therefore, their concern was holy and in keeping with faith. (2 Maccabees 12, 45)
He attacked the troops of Judas but was defeated. When he was informed that Philip, whom he had left in Antioch as head of the government, had revolted, he was dismayed. He sought peace with the Jews and had to accept and swear to observe their just petitions; he became reconciled with them, offered sacrifices, honored the Temple and showed generosity to the Holy Place. (2 Maccabees 13, 23)
