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Interior of St. Peter's, Rome, Giovanni Paolo Panini

Catena Aurea on Luke 9:57–62: Cyril of Alexandria

Giovanni Paolo Panini, Interior of St. Peter's, Rome, c. 1754 · Public domainGiovanni Paolo Panini, Interior of St. Peter's, Rome, c. 1754

CommentCyril of AlexandriaPublic domainLuke 9:57–62

Now under a mystical signification He applies the name of foxes and birds of the air to the wicked and crafty powers of evil spirits. As if He said, Since foxes and birds of the air have their abode in thee, how shall Christ rest in thee? What fellowship has light with darkness? (2 Cor. 6:14.)

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