Catena Aurea on Luke 2:28–32: Basil the Great

Russian icon painter, Saints Basil the Great, John Chrysostom and Gregory the Theologian (icon), 2-я четверть XIX · Public domainRussian icon painter, Saints Basil the Great, John Chrysostom and Gregory the Theologian (icon), 2-я четверть XIX

CommentBasil the GreatPublic domainLuke 2:28–32

If you examine the words of the righteous, you will find that they all sorrow over this world and its mournful delay. Alas me! says David, that my habitation is prolonged. (Ps. 120:5.)

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Also cites: Hom. de grat. act.

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VersePsalm 120:5Catena Aurea

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VerseLuke 2:28Catena Aurea
VerseLuke 2:29Catena Aurea
VerseLuke 2:30Catena Aurea
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