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Catena Aurea on Luke 2:39–41: 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 2:39–41

But if as some say the flesh was changed into a Divine nature, how did it derive growth? for to attribute growth to an uncreated substance is impious.

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

Also cites: lib. de Incarn. Christi cont. Apollin.

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