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“Be dead in life, and you will not live in death. Let your soul die strenuously, and not live in weakness. Not only those who suffer death for the sake of faith in Christ are martyrs; but also those who die because of their observance of His commandments.”

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Isaac of Nineveh

Isaac of Nineveh was a figure who lived around 700 AD. His identity and profession are currently unknown, but his writings have had a significant impact on Christian theology. more

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