Cfs Quote by Gregory Palamas
“[Our Lord Jesus Christ] was... carried up to heaven (Lk. 24:50-51). With a radiant cloud for a chariot, He ascended in glory (cf. Acts 1:9), entered the Holy of Holies not made by hands and sat down on the right hand of the heavenly majesty, making our human substance share His own throne and divinity.”
About This Quote
The passage describes Christ’s ascension, emphasizing his divine glory and shared humanity with believers.
In simple terms: Christ ascended in glory, sharing divinity.
Contemplate the mystery of divine humanity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- liturgical worship
- theological study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does sharing Christ’s throne mean for believers?
- How does this shape Christian identity?
Interpretations of ascension vary across traditions.