“For thou goest down into the water, bearing thy sins, but the invocation of grace,51 having sealed thy soul, suffereth thee not afterwards to be swallowed up by the terrible dragon. Having gone down dead in sins, thou comest up… — Cyril of Jerusalem Copy Share Image
In regard to the divine and holy mysteries of the faith, not the least part may be handed on without the Holy Scriptures. Do not be led astray by winning words and clever arguments. Even to me, who tell you these things, do not give ready belief, unless you receive from the Holy Scriptures the proof of the things which… — Cyril of Jerusalem Copy Share
O God of our fathers, and Lord of mercy, who has made all things with your word, and ordained man through your wisdom, that… — Cyril of Jerusalem Copy Share Image
“But some one will say, What can sin be? Is it a living thing? Is it an angel? Is it a demon? What is… — Cyril of Jerusalem Copy Share Image
Since Christ Himself said in reference to the bread: "This is My Body," who will dare remain hesitant? And since with equal clarity He asserted: "This is My Blood," who will dare entertain any doubt and say that this is not His Blood?... You have been taught these truths. Imbued with the certainty of faith, you know that what seems… — Cyril of Jerusalem Copy Share
“13. Moreover, when thou hast been deemed worthy of the grace, He then giveth thee strength to wrestle against the adverse powers. For as… — Cyril of Jerusalem Copy Share Image
“And as Christ was in reality crucified, and buried, and raised, and you are in Baptism accounted worthy of being crucified, buried, and raised… — Cyril of Jerusalem Copy Share Image
“Even of itself the teaching of the Blessed Paul is sufficient to give you a full assurance concerning those Divine Mysteries, of which having… — Cyril of Jerusalem Copy Share Image
“For thou goest down into the water, bearing thy sins, but the invocation of grace,51 having sealed thy soul, suffereth thee not afterwards to… — Cyril of Jerusalem Copy Share Image
“Be still,25 and know that I am God, saith the Scripture. Excuse thyself from talking many idle words: neither backbite, nor lend a willing… — Cyril of Jerusalem Copy Share Image
The dragon sits by the side of the road, watching those who pass. Beware lest he devour you. We go to the Father of… — Cyril of Jerusalem Copy Share Image
The wider our contemplation of creation, the grander is our conception of God. — Cyril of Jerusalem Copy Share Image
Your accumulated offences do not surpass the multitude of God's mercies: your wounds do not surpass the great Physician's skill. — Cyril of Jerusalem Copy Share Image
