St. Dionysius the Areopagite: The Divine Names, Chapter 1
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Now then, O Blessed One, after the Theological Outlines, I will pass to the interpretation of the Divine Names, as best I can.
Eastern Orthodox Saints in English
Eastern Orthodox Saints in English
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Now then, O Blessed One, after the Theological Outlines, I will pass to the interpretation of the Divine Names, as best I can.
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A translation of On the Mystagogy of the Holy Spirit and the Epitomes of St. Photius the Great, by Holy Transfiguration Monastery.
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My brothers, fathers and children, talking to you and seeing you is for me comfort and consolation…
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“Brethren and Fathers, while the sufferings of our Lord Jesus Christ when they are recalled are always able to pierce the soul, they do so especially in these present days, on which each of them reached its end.”
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“Brethren and Fathers, while the sufferings of our Lord Jesus Christ when they are recalled are always able to pierce the soul, they do so especially in these present days, on which each of them reached its end.”
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“Brethren and Fathers, the present day is holy and to be venerated, for from this day the Lord begins to take on himself the sufferings of the Cross for our sake…”
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“Brethren and Fathers, the previous instruction no doubt pained you which indicated the trials that are being meditated against us.”
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“Brethren and Fathers, everyone who is starting something, whether it be word or action, at the beginning has affliction and difficulty, but at the conclusion of the struggle joy and happiness.”
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“Brethren and fathers, because winter has passed and spring has arrived, we see creation flourishing again…”
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“Brethren and fathers, the day of Pascha is drawing near, since with God’s help we have passed the mid-point of the fast. But are we pressing forward to reach the Pascha that comes and goes?”