by St. Symeon the New Theologian HOMILY 1 1. In What Consisted the Transgression of Adam? THE FIRST-CREATED ADAM, being in Paradise, fell, at the instigation of the serpent, into pride; and having dreamed of being a god, as the devil told him, he tasted of the tree from which God had commanded … [Read more...]
Do Not Say
by St. Symeon the New Theologian "Do not say that it is impossible to receive the Spirit of God. Do not say that it is possible to be made whole without Him. Do not say that one can possess Him without knowing it. Do not say that God does not manifest Himself to man. Do not say that men … [Read more...]
There is Nothing More Powerful Than the Church
by St. John Chrysostom There is nothing more powerful than the Church, man; give up fighting her, lest she overpower your strength. Wage not war against heaven. If you fight a man, you conquer or are conquered. But if you fight the Church, you cannot conquer. For God is stronger than all. Do we … [Read more...]
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