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“He sanctified baptism by Himself being baptised. He was baptised not that He might receive remission of sins, but being sinless He was baptised to give to them that are baptised the divine and excellent grace. For since the children are partakers of human flesh and blood, He also likewise partook of the same (Hebrews 2:14) – flesh and blood, that having been made partakers of His presence in the flesh, we might be made partakers also of His Divine Grace.” – St Cyril of Jerusalem #theophany #epiphany #feast #HewasbaptisedintheJordan #partakersofHisdivinegrace #partakersofthedivinenature #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“He sanctified baptism by Himself being baptised. He was baptised not that He might receive remission of sins, but being …

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