Gennadius of Constantinople Quotes

Love hunger and thirst for the sake of Christ. Insofar as you pacify your body, so much much will you do make your soul virtuous. God, who rewards thoughts, words, and deeds, will give good in return for even a small thing which you gladly suffer for His sake.

Gennadius of Constantinople

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  Gennadius of Constantinople
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  • inspirational