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Ostrov (The Island): Ascetic Love That Transforms - Orthodox (Romans 12:9-21)

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Father Anatoly's strange love transforms those who come—blessing the hostile, weeping with mourners, overcoming demonic evil with holy good. Orthodox spirituality sees Romans 12:9-21 through theotic lens: genuine love reflects divine nature; overcoming evil participates in Christ's victory. Anatoly's ascetic discipline produces supernatural charity; his apparent foolishness is wisdom that overcomes. The transformed lives around him witness to evil overcome. Participate in divine love; let theosis produce Romans 12 character; overcome through holy foolishness.

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Scripture References

Romans 12:9-21

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