When faced with people saying to him, ‘the world is against you Athanasius!’ St Athanasius replied, ‘then I am against the world.’ . . #departureofstathanasius #defenderofthefaith #stathanasius #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #holy50days
“How good is He who has lifted the earth up to the heavens?! Even the twinkling planets reflect His heavenly glory as in a mirror. The hosts of apostles, martyrs, and priests also shine as glorious planets and grant light to the world.” St Ambrose #JesusChrist #Lightoftheworld #overcomesdarkness #HolyFifty #Christisrisen #TrulyHeisrisen #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox
“He says, “Perfect love casts out fear.” For the perfection of a believing man is love.” – St. Clement of Alexandria #love #perfectlovecastsoutfear #perfectlove #ChristIsRisen #TrulyHeIsRisen #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox
“The cloud of our enemies does not dismay us, but we place our trust in the Spirit’s help, and boldly proclaim the Truth” – St. Basil . . #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #holy50days #ourhelper #ourdeliverer
“Do not doubt therefore…and do not distance yourself from God’s righteousness for it is a blessing that is easy to obtain and it is granted to all without exception.” St John Chrysostom #justifiedbyHisgrace #redemption #HolyFifty #Christisrisen #TrulyHeisrisen #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox