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“Provided they live a worthy life, both those who choose to dwell in the midst of noise and hubbub and those who dwell in monasteries, mountains and caves can achieve salvation. Solely because of their faith in Him God bestows great blessings on them. Hence those who because of their laziness have failed to attain salvation will have no excuse to offer on the day of judgment. For He who promised to grant us salvation simply on account of our faith in Him is not a liar.”

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Symeon the New Theologian
Symeon the New Theologian

Symeon the New Theologian (949–1022) was a Byzantine Christian mystic, poet, and theologian. Known for his emphasis on direct personal experience of God, he is one of three saints in Eastern Orthodoxy honored as 'Theologian.' His works include hymns, sermons, and theological writings that profoundly influenced Christian mysticism. more

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