Meaning and context of this quote
“This is the rule of the most perfect Christianity, its most exact definition, its highest point: to seek what is for the benefit of all.”
from Homilies on 1 Corinthians — John Chrysostom
This passage from Homilies on 1 Corinthians reflects John Chrysostom’s teaching on divine union.
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