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Andrew of Crete
Andrew of Crete

Andrew of Crete was a 7th-century saint known for his theological writings and contributions to Christian doctrine. Born in 650, he passed away on July 4, 740. Limited information is available about his life. more

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“O admirable Mother of God! How many sins have I committed for which thou hast obtained pardon for me, and how many others would I have committed if thou hadst not preserved me? How often have I seen myself on the brink of Hell in obvious danger of falling into it but for thy most benign hand which saved me? How often would the Roaring Lion of Hell have devoured and swallowed up my soul had not the charity of thy heart opposed him? Alas! Without thee, my dearest and my all-good Mother, where should I be today? I should be in the fiery furnace of Hell from which I would never emerge!”