saints
Biographical and theological reflections on notable Christians throughout history.
Thaumaturgus On the Trinity Paid Members Public
I share what St. Gregory the Wonderworker wrote in respect to the monarchy of the Father and the glorious, blessed and most holy Trinity. All emphasis is mine. A Declaration of Faith There is one God, the Father of the living Word, who is His subsistent Wisdom and Power and
St. Patrick on God as Trinity Paid Members Public
I cite what St. Patrick stated in respect to God being the Trinity. All emphasis is mine. 4 This is because there is no other God, nor will there ever be, nor was there ever, except God the Father. He is the one who was not begotten, the one without
St. Dionysius: God the Trinity is not 3 Gods! Paid Members Public
I quote Pope Dionysius’ short letter refuting the heresy of modalism where he clearly affirms that God is the Trinity. He further rebukes anyone who would dare say the Trinity is 3 gods. All emphasis will be mine. Against the Sabellians 1. Now truly it would be just to dispute
Irenaeus on the Unity of the Faith Paid Members Public
I quote what the holy martyr and saint of the Church Irenaeus said in regards to the universal beliefs of Christians around the world. It is important to keep in mind that Irenaeus wrote around 180 AD, and was the Bishop of Lyons, France, being the disciples of the Bishop
Gregory of Nyssa: Say Not 3 Gods! Paid Members Public
I share here St. Gregory of Nyssa’s letter to Ablabius where he censures those who claim or justify any attempt of describing the Trinity as three Gods, This great saint was also quick to point out that by the term God he simply means the Trinity. All emphasis will
ST. BASIL: JESUS AS GOD’S ANGEL & BEGOTTEN WISDOM Paid Members Public
The following excerpts are taken from The Fathers of the Church Patristic Series: St. Basil the Great Against Eunomus, translated by Mark DelCogliano and Andrew Radde-Gallwitz, published by The Catholic University of America Press, 2014, pp. 146-162. These references from this great saint demonstrate his belief in Jesus being the
PALAMIS, LUMENT GENTIUM & MUSLIMS Paid Members Public
The quotes are courtesy of Divine Mercy Apologetics. They prove that St. Gregory Palamas’ position on Muslims is in perfect agreement woth the Catholic Church. Catechism of the Catholic Church #841: “The Church’s relationship with the Muslims. “The plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator, in
St. Cyril on the Eucharist & Intercession Paid Members Public
I quote from St. Cyril of Jerusalem’s Catechetical Lectures to show the beliefs and practices of Churches at that time in respect to the liturgy, the holy Eucharist, intercessory prayers of angels and departed saints, prayers for the dead in Christ, etc. All emphasis will be mine. (On the