Beaten Quote by Gregory of Nazianzus
“Keep the Feast of the Resurrection. Be a Peter or a John; hasten to the Sepulchre, running together, running against one another, vying in the noble race (cf. Jn. 20:3-4). And even if you be beaten in speed, win the victory of zeal; not looking into the tomb, but going in.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Pastoral Guidance, 4th Century Christian Texts
Encourages believers to pursue the resurrection with zeal, racing toward the tomb together, valuing effort over speed.
In simple terms: Run toward the tomb with zeal, not just speed.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize passionate effort over mere haste.
Themes
faith
zeal
community
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
hopeful
encouraging
When to use this quote
- pilgrimage
- personal devotion
- church gatherings
Key Concepts
spiritual perseverance
collective worship
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities foster shared zeal?
- What does “winning the victory of zeal” mean today?
A Different Perspective
Speed alone does not guarantee spiritual victory.
