Patristic Quote of the Day

The wisdom of Paul is indeed amazing. He, who fought so many battles against circumcision, who moved everything for this, who did not give up until he had carried his point, once the decision was confirmed, he circumcised his disicple. Not only did he not forbid others, but he himself did this…. Nothing could be wiser. So in all things he looked to what was advantageous. He did not at all according to his own preference. And what was the result. Look at his success. He circumcised to take away circumcision. For he preached the decision of the apostles.—St. John Chrysostom, Homily 34 on Acts