Angel Quote by Saint John Chrysostom
“Consider how august a privilege it is, when angels are present, and archangels throng around, when cherubim and seraphim encircle with their blaze the throne, that a mortal may approach with unrestrained confidence, and converse with heaven's dread Sovereign! O, what honor was ever conferred like this?”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Homily on the Divine Liturgy, 4th century
The quote celebrates the awe‑inspiring presence of heavenly beings, urging mortals to approach God with bold confidence because of divine honor.
In simple terms: Heavenly beings inspire bold confidence in God.
Key Takeaway
Approach the divine with reverent confidence.
Themes
faith
humility
divine presence
confidence
honor
Mood
reverent
uplifting
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- public worship
- personal meditation
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual awe
ecclesiology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing divine honor affect your confidence?
- What practices help you feel worthy before God?
A Different Perspective
Faith may be challenged by fear of unworthiness.
![“Virtue knowing no base repulse, shines with untarnished honour; nor does she assume or resign her emblems of honour by the will of some popular breeze. [Lat., Virtus repulse nescia sordidae, Intaminatis fulget honoribus; Nec sumit aut ponit secures Arbitrio popularis aurae.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/117/horace-172_assuming_virtue-knowing-no-base-repulse-shines-wi_2769467.jpg)
