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“Forgetting offences is a sign of sincere repentance. If you keep the memory of them, you may believe you have repented but you are like someone running in his sleep. Let no one consider it a minor defect, this darkness that often clouds the eyes even of spiritual people.”

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John Climacus
John Climacus

John Climacus (525-606), a renowned saint, had a profound impact on Eastern Orthodox Christianity through his life and writings. His work, 'The Ladder of Divine Ascent,' has been a significant guide for monks and nuns in the Orthodox tradition. more

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