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The Healer for the sinner is He who forgave even his crucifiers – St Isaac the Syrian

25 July 2016 By Andrew Leave a Comment

St Isaac the Syrian

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There is indeed, a Healer for the man who has stumbled, even He who on the Cross asked that mercy be shown to His crucifiers, He who pardoned His murderers while He hung on the Cross. All manner of sin, He said, and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men, that is, through repentance.

— /The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian/ Homily 64

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