Isaac of Nineveh Quotes

Isaac of Nineveh — Greek Saint

Isaac of Nineveh also remembered as Saint Isaac the Syrian,Abba Isaac, Isaac Syrus and Isaac of Qatar was a 7th-century Syriac Christian bishop and theologian best remembered for his written works on Christian asceticism. He is also regarded as a saint in the Church of the East, the Orthodox Church, and among the Oriental Churches, making him the last saint chronologically to be recognised by every apostolic Church of the Christian East. His feast day falls, together with 4th-century theologian and hymnographer St. Ephrem the Syrian, on January 28... (wikipedia)

If zeal had been appropriate for putting humanity right, why did God the Word clothe himself in the body, using gentleness and humility in order to bring the world back to his Father?

If God is slow in answering your request, or if you ask but do not promptly receive anything, do not be upset, for you are not wiser than God.

Be at peace with your own soul, then heaven and earth will be at peace with you.

O Christ, on you the many-eyed cherubim are unable to look because of the glory of your countenance, yet out of your love you accepted spittle on your face. Remove the shame from my face, and grant me to have an unashamed face before you at the time of prayer.

May your divinity, Lord, take pleasure in me and lead me above the world to be with you.

Isaac of Nineveh Quotes

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