Accepted Quote by Isaac of Nineveh
“O Christ, on you the many-eyed cherubim are unable to look because of the glory of your countenance, yet out of your love you accepted spittle on your face. Remove the shame from my face, and grant me to have an unashamed face before you at the time of prayer.”
About This Quote
Source Prayer: The Ascetic Treatise, 6th century
Requests divine cleansing of shame, seeking humility and unblemished devotion.
In simple terms: Ask for spiritual cleansing.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility before God.
Themes
humility
redemption
faith
Mood
contemplative
devotional
Type
spiritual
religious
When to use this quote
- confessional prayer
- ritual cleansing
- personal repentance
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What shame do you carry?
- How can humility transform prayer?
A Different Perspective
Human pride can resist humility.
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