“We should not accept in silence the benefactions of God, but return thanks for them.”
Quote by Saint Basil
Work
Ascetical Works (The Fathers of the Church, Volume 9)
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Author
Saint Basil
Saint Basil (330-379 AD) was a prominent theologian, monk, and church organizer in the early Christian Church. Born in Caesarea of Cappadocia, he was a member of the Basil family. Known for his strict monastic life and contributions to church organization, Saint Basil is celebrated for his reforms of church discipline and his influential writings on theology. more
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