Believe Quote by Gregory of Nazianzus
“If anyone does not believe that Holy Mary is the Mother of God, he is severed from the Godhead. If anyone should assert that He passed through the Virgin as through a channel, and was not at once divinely and humanly formed in her (divinely, because without the intervention of a man; humanly, because in accordance with the laws of gestation), he is in like manner godless.”
About This Quote
The statement asserts that denying core doctrines about Mary and Christ separates one from divine communion.
In simple terms: Rejecting key Christian beliefs is seen as cutting off from God.
Key Takeaway
Align beliefs with established doctrine.
Themes
faith
doctrine
orthodoxy
spiritual community
Mood
reverent
inquisitive
Type
theological
doctrinal
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- personal faith
- interfaith dialogue
- religious education
Key Concepts
theology
Christology
Mariology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you accept these doctrines?
- How does belief shape your spiritual identity?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of doctrine vary; some view belief as personal rather than institutional.
