A Path Through . . .

( St. Gregory of Narek - found here ) “Since the capacity of humans to attain salvation has been measured and found wanting, it has also been shown that they have been converted by your mercies, O Source of blessings; they are strengthened by you, O Almighty One; they are called and forgiven by you, O Defender, for whom all things are possible; they are made joyful by your pardon, O Liberator; they are prone to no deadly thing, O Uncorrupted One; they are given life and light by you, O Renewer. Therefore, knowing what my human nature is, to you will I flee for refuge, O Christ, Son of the living God, the Blessed One in all things. ...I glorify the Name of the Savior, and I praise his grace directed to all. I also profess with my words that, for all those who through a good life have ascended toward great honor, the aid of your mercy has always been necessary. For you are Life, you are Salvation, you are Health, you are Immortality, you are Blessedness, you are Illumination! Grant...