St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 41 - Part 2 - "The Ascetic Life Is Bittersweet"

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St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 41 - Part 2 - "The Ascetic Life Is Bittersweet"

September 27, 2024 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

Fr Emmanuel explores St Isaac's writings on how the ascetical struggle is bittersweet, full of joys and sorrows.

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