by Theodosius of Alexandria THE FALLING ASLEEP OF MARY Discourse of Theodosius. A discourse which our thrice blessed father Abba Theodosius, the archbishop of Alexandria and the confessor who bore Christ, delivered. Now he delivered it concerning the assumption of the Lady of us all, … [Read more...]
The Passing of Blessed Mary
by Melito of Sardis (d. 180 a.d.) This text preserves an early version of the Virgin's Dormition, and perhaps the earliest known in Latin. It is dated by most scholars to sometime in the fifth century. The narrative's manuscript tradition often includes a brief prologue, in which Melito explains … [Read more...]
Does Death Change the State of the Soul?
by St. Justin Popovich "The souls of the departed, enter into the life beyond with the entirety of their contents. 'Their works follow them' (Apoc. 14:13)*. They enter there with all their thoughts and perceptions; with all their virtues and passions, with all their good qualities and vices, with … [Read more...]
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