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Church Fathers
Introduction to Church Fathers
NO ONE AFTER DRINKING OLD WINE DESIRES NEW….. (LUKE 5:39) That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life. . . , we proclaim also to you, so that you may have … Continue reading Introduction to Church Fathers
Introduction to Cappadocian Fathers
Together with St. Gregory of Nazianzus ("the Theologian," c. 329-389) and St. Gregory of Nyssa (c.330-395), St. Basil the Great is of one of the Cappadocian Fathers, namely the famous fourth-century theologians from Cappadocia (now central Turkey), who are best known for developing and perfecting the Trinitarian theology of St. Athanasius the Great (c. 295-373). … Continue reading Introduction to Cappadocian Fathers
Excerpt from the Sermon on Transfiguration
St. Ephrem the Syrian (Excerpt from the Sermon on Transfiguration) " The facts themselves bear witness and his divine acts of power teach those who doubt that he is true God, and his sufferings show that he is true man. And if those who are feeble in understanding are not fully assured, they will pay … Continue reading Excerpt from the Sermon on Transfiguration
Patristic Homily on Mother Of God
Homily by St. Severus of Antioch-- (Patriarch of Antioch from 512 - 518) Preached in memory of the holy Mother of God and ever-virgin Mary. It is fitting and just that we should offer praise composed of words to all the saints: and let us honour them with laudatory sermons and with festivals as those … Continue reading Patristic Homily on Mother Of God
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