St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 40 - "The Foundation of All Good Things"

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 40 - "The Foundation of All Good Things"

September 5, 2024 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

Listen to find out which 2 virtues are the foundation of all good things which St Isaac the Syrian learnt through his own self-examination.

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