Orthodox Ethos The Beauty of His Virtues - Mystery of Christ (L. 38)
May 29, 2025
Discover the divine virtues of Christ and the contrast between authentic Christian ideals and secular views. Explore the theological concept of kenosis and the importance of understanding true virtue through Christ's example. Delve into St. Gregory Palamas's insights on virtue as a divine gift while emphasizing the lifelong journey of cultivating humility and compassion. Navigate the balance of tradition and modernity in Orthodox practices and reflect on the significance of community and personal repentance in deepening one's faith.
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Majesty of Christ's Human Nature
- The majesty of Christ is primarily in His sinless human nature, not His divine nature alone.
- Virtue in Christ is divine and perfect, stemming from the hypostatic union of God and man.
Redefine Christian Virtue
- Understand Christian virtue radically differs from secular or humanistic virtue.
- Embrace divine virtue through grace and not merely human effort or moral betterment.
Virtue as Likeness to God
- True virtue originates from God and is beginningless, implanted in our souls by His grace.
- Steadfast habitual practice of virtue connects man to God's essence, reflecting salvation as likeness to God.