08 March 2007

Patristic Quote for the Day

Faith is a relational power or a relationship which brings about the immediate, perfect, and supranatural union of the believer with the God in whom he believes. - St. Maximos the Confessor - *Second Century on Various Texts* Philokalia II:189

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Just read almost the same words in Elert's Christian Ethos, New Creation section yesterday. Orthodox Tradition does seem to maintain itself in the Church. Thank you, Holy Spirit.