feastofcircumcision Archives • Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“As though shut in within the gross prison-house of the body, wishes to be loosed, that he may begin to be with Christ. But he that will be set free, let him come to the Temple, let him come to Jerusalem, let him wait for the Lord, let him embrace Him with good work as with the arms of faith. Then shall he be set free, that he may not see death, because he has looked upon life.” St Ambrose #FeastofCircumcision #Salvation #setfree #departinpeace #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“As though shut in within the gross prison-house of the body, wishes to be loosed, that he may begin to …

Luke 2:21 “…circumcision is the symbol of the faithful when they are established in grace, as they cut away and mortify the tumultuous rising of carnal pleasures and passions by the sharp surgery of faith and by ascetic labors. They do this not by cutting the body but by purifying the heart. They do this by being circumcised in the spirit and not in the letter.” – St. Cyril of Alexandria #feastofcircumcision #circumciseyourheart #purifyyourheart #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

Luke 2:21 “…circumcision is the symbol of the faithful when they are established in grace, as they cut away and …