vineri, 20 iunie 2008

Diadochus bishop of Photice in Epir

Chapters :


" We are the image of God through the intelligent movement of the soul that dwells in the body. But when in consequence of Adam's sin, not only were the traits of this image-likeness defiled, but even our body fell little by little into corruption, then the holy Word of God became incarnate and, being God, communicated to us the water of salvation by the rebirth of baptism. We then are regenerated through water by the action of the holy and life-giving Spirit, so that we are made pure both in soul and body - those at least who go to God with their whole will - for the Holy Spirit makes his abode in us and drives out sin...