Orthodox Quotes

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The apostles were very sure that everything of theirs which had to do with salvation was a gift to them from God. 'Increase our faith'… — John Cassian
... whenever Christ, the Bridegroom of pure souls, is mystically united with each soul, He gives the Father occasion to rejoice over this as at… — Gregory Palamas
Men seized of the urge to have a knowledge of God and to be pure in mind devote all their gathered energies to this one… — John Cassian
Every man possesses that which is according to the image of God, for the gifts of God are irrevocable (Rom. 11:29). But only a few… — John of Damascus
Those who do not know must be taught, not punished. We do not hit the blind. We lead them by the hand. — Pope Dionysius
The second request of the very pure soul is to see the coming of the Father's kingdom (cf. Mt. 6:10). What this means first of… — John Cassian
Our Lord Jesus Christ made the merciful shepherding of His sheep the proof of love for Himself (cf. Jn. 21:15-17). He denounces as 'wicked' the… — Pope Dionysius
Anyone who has fallen into fornication, adultery or any other such bodily impurity, should desist from this revolting filth and cleanse himself through confession, tears,… — Gregory Palamas
The Son is 'Life' (Jn. 14:6) because He is 'Light', constituting and giving reality to every thinking being. 'For in Him we live, move and… — Gregory of Nazianzus
It is only all too easy to understand the requirements contained in God's Word ('Give all your goods to the poor.' 'If anyone strikes you… — Soren Kierkegaard
Our starting-point must be the fact that God cannot be named... no mind has yet contained or language embraced God's substance in its fullness. No,… — Gregory of Nazianzus
When the soul is solidly rooted in... peacefulness, when it is freed of the bonds of every carnal urge, when the unshaking thrust of the… — John Cassian
...it is not the obscure passages in Scripture that bind you but the ones you understand. With these you are to comply at once. If… — Soren Kierkegaard
If from one burning lamp someone lights another, then another from that one, and so on in succession, he has light continuously. In the same… — Gregory Palamas
...God will be 'all in all' (I Cor. 15:28) when we are no longer what we are now, a multiplicity of impulses and emotions, with… — Gregory of Nazianzus
All angels bring revelations and tidings of their superiors. The first bring word of God who is their inspiration, while the others, according to where… — Pope Dionysius
...although divided in His various powers and energies, in each of His works the Holy Spirit is wholly present and active, undividedly divided, partaken of… — Gregory Palamas
...a disposition is an unsatisfactory thing unless we give it practical effect - deeds show dispositions. — Gregory of Nazianzus
How is it... that the Son and Holy Spirit are not co-unoriginate with the Father, if they are co-eternal with Him? Because they are from… — Gregory of Nazianzus
It is not our free will but 'it is the Lord who sets the captive free' (Ps. 145:7). It is not our own virtue but… — John Cassian
The truth is lived before it is understood. It must be fought for, tested, and appropriated. Truth is the way... Anyone will easily understand it… — Soren Kierkegaard
...night possessed us and the shadow of death encompassed us, for we had fallen into sin and lost the power of sight which was ours… — Gregory Palamas
The word of God has provided nine explanatory designations of the heavenly beings... the first group is forever around God and is said to be… — Pope Dionysius
If you are fond of dressing elegantly, or when you put on your clothes, think of the incorruptible garment of righteousness in which our souls… — John of Kronstadt
No just man suffices unto himself for the winning of justification. The divine mercy must always hold out a hand to his footsteps as they… — John Cassian

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