Apostles Quote by Gregory Palamas
“... we commemorate each of the saints with hymns and appropriate songs of praise, how much more should we celebrate the memory of Peter and Paul, the supreme Leaders of the pre-eminent company of the Apostles? They are the fathers and guides of all Christians: Apostles, martyrs, holy ascetics, priests, hierarchs, pastors and teachers. As chief shepherds and master builders of our common godliness and virtue, they tend and teach us all, like lights in the world, holding forth the word of life.”
About This Quote
Source Homily: On the Saints Peter and Paul, Gregory Palamas, 14th century
The saints exemplify exemplary Christian leadership and should inspire believers to emulate their virtues.
In simple terms: Saints are role models.
Key Takeaway
Follow their example.
Themes
faith
leadership
heritage
Mood
reverent
inspirational
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- personal devotion
- community building
Key Concepts
apostolic tradition
spiritual guidance
Questions to Reflect On
- What virtues can you adopt today?
- How does their example shape your faith?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing saints may overlook human flaws.
![“Listen to these words of [apostle] Paul: "We war not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, and the rulers of the darkness of this world and spiritual wickedness that's in high places." It's in "high places" that the plot against Black and Brown, and poor White is going…” quote by Louis Farrakhan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/152/louis-farrakhan-1264_apostle-paul_listen-to-these-words-of-apostle-paul-we_95649.jpg)
