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Ostrov (The Island): Theotic Beatitude Character - Orthodox (Matthew 5:3-12)

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Father Anatoly embodies the Beatitudes through theosis—his poverty of spirit is kenotic, his mourning is penthos (holy sorrow), his purity allows him to "see God." Orthodox spirituality sees the Beatitudes as theotic ladder: "blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God"—theosis goal. Each beatitude is step toward divine participation. Anatoly's strange holiness reflects beatitude transformation. Ascend the beatitude ladder; purity enables vision; theosis produces these characteristics.

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Matthew 5:3-12

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