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St. Maximus the Confessor on Theotic Union - Orthodox (John 15:5) - Illustration on participates | IllustrateTheWord

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St. Maximus the Confessor on Theotic Union - Orthodox (John 15:5)

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"The branch participates in the life of the Vine—this is theosis. Divine energies flow from Christ to those united with Him. Abiding is communion with the divine nature. Through liturgy, through prayer, through sacrament, we remain connected; His life becomes ours." — St.

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