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St. Maximus the Confessor on Theotic Transformation - Orthodox (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)

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"The inner person is being deified—this is daily theosis. While the body participates in Christ's death, the soul participates in His resurrection. The eternal weight of glory is full union with God. Fix your eyes on the divine light; transformation continues." — St. Maximus the Confessor. Orthodox: theotic renewal.

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Scripture References

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

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