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Catena Aurea on Luke 1:11–14: Athanasius of Alexandria

Bulgarian icon painter, Saint Athanasius of Alexandria (icon), 17th century · Sozopol · Public domainBulgarian icon painter, Saint Athanasius of Alexandria (icon), 17th century, Sozopol

CommentAthanasius of AlexandriaPublic domainLuke 1:11–14

Whereby it is not difficult to discern between good and bad spirits, for if joy has succeeded to fear, we may know that relief has come from God, because the peace of the soul is a sign of the Divine Presence; but if the fear remains unshaken, it is an enemy who is seen.

Reproduced in full. Translation: Oxford 1841 (Newman), public domain (Public domain).

Also cites: in vita Anton.

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