he Orthodox). Although belonging to a church accused of Nestorianism, St. Isaac held to a Christology like that of St. Babai the Great, Catholicos-Patriarch of Seleucia-Ctesiphon and the East, and has become widely loved amongst the Orthodox of the seven councils. His writings have also been translated into Gi'iz and are, I am told, popular in strongly anti-Nestorian Ethiopia, albeit under a different name. More on his life can be found here. May his blessing and prayers be with us all!
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Showing posts with label St. Isaac of Nineveh. Show all posts
Showing posts with label St. Isaac of Nineveh. Show all posts
Thursday, February 10, 2011
St. Isaac of Nineveh
Joyous feast! St. Isaac is another great father of the Church, but of the Church of the East, not the Church of Antioch as many assume (he is commonly called "of Syria" or "the Syrian" by t
he Orthodox). Although belonging to a church accused of Nestorianism, St. Isaac held to a Christology like that of St. Babai the Great, Catholicos-Patriarch of Seleucia-Ctesiphon and the East, and has become widely loved amongst the Orthodox of the seven councils. His writings have also been translated into Gi'iz and are, I am told, popular in strongly anti-Nestorian Ethiopia, albeit under a different name. More on his life can be found here. May his blessing and prayers be with us all!
he Orthodox). Although belonging to a church accused of Nestorianism, St. Isaac held to a Christology like that of St. Babai the Great, Catholicos-Patriarch of Seleucia-Ctesiphon and the East, and has become widely loved amongst the Orthodox of the seven councils. His writings have also been translated into Gi'iz and are, I am told, popular in strongly anti-Nestorian Ethiopia, albeit under a different name. More on his life can be found here. May his blessing and prayers be with us all!
Friday, January 14, 2011
Quote of the Day: St. Isaac of Nineveh
Gossip begets gossip and blessing begets blessing, therefore, bless others. Always bless with your tongue so that nobody will gossip about you.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Quote of the Day: St. Isaac of Nineveh
There is no sin which cannot be pardoned except that one which lacks repentance, and there is no gift which is not augmented save that which remains without acknowledgement. For the portion of the fool is small in his eyes.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Quote of the Day: St. Isaac of Nineveh
Do not reckon as a truly wise man that one whose mind is subject to fear on account of temporal life.
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