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Nativity of Christ

Posted on the November 18th, 2009 under Nativity, Saint Ephraim the Syrian

He became a servant on earth; He was Lord on high. Inheritor of the height and depth, Who became a stranger. But the One Who was judged wrongly will judge in truth, and He in Whose face they spat, breathed the spirit into the face. He Who held a weak reed was the scepter for the world that grows old and leans on Him. He Who stood [and] served His servants, sitting, will be worshipped. He Whom the Scribes scorned — the Seraphim sang "holy" before Him.

Originally posted 2006-12-12 17:36:14.

Advent of the Saviour

Posted on the September 20th, 2009 under Nativity, Saint Issac the Syrian

The purpose of the advent of the Saviour, when He gave us His life-giving commandments as purifying remedies in our passionate state, was to cleanse the soul from the damage done by the first transgression and bring it back to its original state. What medicines are for a sick body, that the commandments are for the passionate soul.

Originally posted 2006-12-12 17:39:16.