Contemplations – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

+ As soon as a man understands and truly feels his weakness, he immediately puts a restraint on the vanity in his soul, which blocks out reason, and thus he gains protection. – Monks Callistus and Ignatius #copticorthodox #christianity #salvation #humility

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“Do you see how nothing, even the smallest thing, escapes the gaze of God?” – St. Basil the Great • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

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“Eating and drinking won’t make friendships…such friendship even robbers and murderers have. But if we are friends, if we truly care for one another, let us help one another spiritually. Let us hinder those things that lead our friends away to hell.” – St. John Chrysostom • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

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“Cast all your care upon the Lord, throw yourselves wholly and entirely upon Him. He will not withdraw Himself that you should fall.” – St. Augustine • • • #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #sayingsofthefathers #faith #orthodoxy #copticorthodox #christianity #liturgy #gospel #praise #grace #hope #faithful #copticfathers #saints #ukmidcopts

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“The holding on to and repeating of the name of our Lord Jesus Christ is a great salvation, a fortified strengthening, an invincible weapon, and a guaranteed salvation for the soul. So don’t be lazy to acquire this unstolen treasure and this precious gem which is the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”- St. Macarius the Great.

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