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Ostrov (The Island): Ascetic Armor Against Demons - Orthodox (Ephesians 6:10-18)

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Father Anatoly battles demons through ascetic discipline—fasting, prayer, vigil forming spiritual armor. Orthodox spirituality sees Ephesians 6:10-18 through ascetic lens: the armor is formed through spiritual discipline; the battle is against demons (logismoi). "Praying at all times"—the Jesus Prayer as continuous armor. Anatoly's strange holiness equipped him for spiritual combat; his asceticism was armoring. Put on Christ through theotic practices; the battle requires formed armor; stand firm through disciplined prayer.

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