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

“For since with a view to our instruction He both did and underwent all things; He endures also to be led up there, and to wrestle against the devil: in order that each of those who are baptized, if after his baptism he has to endure greater temptations may not be troubled as if the result were unexpected, but may continue to endure all nobly, as though it were happening in the natural course of things.” St John Chrysostom #Temptationonthemount #Lent #fasting #secondSunday #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“For since with a view to our instruction He both did and underwent all things; He endures also to be …

“He showed Him the transient glory of the world from the top of the mountain. But as for the Savior, He came down to the bottom places to overcome Satan in all humility.” St. Jerome#TemptationontheMount #victoryinChrist #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #Lent #fasting

“He showed Him the transient glory of the world from the top of the mountain. But as for the Savior, …