“Every Christian has the power to heal infirmities-not of others, but his own, and not of the body, but of the soul-that is, sins and sinful habits-and to cast out devils, rejecting evil thoughts sown by them, and extinguishing the excitement of passions enflamed by them.”
Quote by Theophan the Recluse
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Theophan the Recluse
Theophan the Recluse, born on January 10, 1815, and died on January 18, 1894, was a mysterious figure in Russia. His life story and contributions are not well-documented. more
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