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502 3 | Librius and Silverius and Martinus. Others pleaded vigorously
503 2 | his arrival in Rome to be martyred for Christ, he gave testimony
504 21 | commemorated Blessed Ephrem in the Martyrology for February first and not
505 6 | connected by blood with the martyrs of the last persecution.[15]
506 19 | asked to sing the praises of Mary or to celebrate her perfect
507 19 | perfect virginity, her divine maternity, or her full patronage of
508 | Meantime
509 | Meanwhile
510 12 | clothed Catholic doctrine in melody and rhythm. These he diligently
511 18 | addresses the Father as a member of the family saying, "Give
512 10 | for his fellow citizens - memorable for its faith, humility,
513 9 | There he nursed the sick and met the pilgrims who came to
514 13 | Theodoretus stresses.[27] The metric rhythm, which our saint
515 6 | to serving infidels, he migrated to Edessa. There he diligently
516 13 | works of Chrysostom and at Milan [29] by Ambrose (whence
517 6 | quarrelsome, and unrestrained in mind and language. But while
518 14 | instructor and exhorter of youth, mirror of monks, leader of penitents,
519 21 | ancient Fathers, keeps them miserably from this See of Peter.
520 17 | and again "an Angel whose mission is mercy, peace, and the
521 4 | nevertheless perfect a harmony modulated by "one and the same spirit." ~
522 17 | illustrious offspring of the monastic orders - preserve the dignity
523 9 | sincerity of Ephrem. With the money he begged, he himself provided
524 15(32)| Mt 16.18.~
525 12 | sweetness of poetry and music. The heretics of the second
526 12 | acquired honor as a Christian musician and poet. He was so accomplished
527 11 | have written three thousand myriad poems if one counts them
528 8 | asserts that they express "the mystery of faith in a pure conscience."[21] ~
529 18 | Father: behold, your Son is nailed to the cross, his garments
530 23 | will be like "goads and nails firmly fixed" in all minds,
531 4 | now striving to set the nation in order, consistent with
532 18 | transcending all differences of nationality and language, she embraces
533 12 | lived among people whose nature was attracted by the sweetness
534 21 | master Polycarp) that "it is necessary for all to join the Church
535 21 | Syrians, but also with the neighboring Chaldeans, Armenians, Maronites,
536 21 | and even the Jacobites and Nestorians. We also recalled that the
537 | next
538 17(36)| Barthol. Crypt. Abb., Vita S. Nili Iunioris.~
539 17 | praise," as the blessed Nilus the Younger beautifully
540 18(38)| Carm. Nisib., chap. 6, pp. 24-28.~
541 19 | your Mother" he says in a Nisibean poem, "are the only ones
542 2 | beautifully declared. For in those noble letters he wrote to the
543 13 | catechumen Augustine in northern Italy; Gregory the Great
544 18 | proposes. On this subject, note what our saint has to say
545 17 | and in many ways has been noteworthy for the Christian community.
546 21 | illustrate the Catholic faith and nourish the piety of the faithful.
547 21 | addition to these requests, a number of Cardinals, Bishops, Abbots
548 8 | and to instructing the nuns in sacred psalmody. Daily
549 9 | porticos of Edessa. There he nursed the sick and met the pilgrims
550 4 | to diligently imitate and nurture. We speak of St. Ephrem
551 14 | authority of St. Ephrem. Nyssenus says of his writings, "Studying
552 11 | of the faith; sermons on obligations and on the interior life;
553 18 | in the sacraments, in the observance of the Evangelical precepts,
554 23 | aid of St. Ephrem those obstacles might collapse which separate
555 24 | at Rome at St. Peter's, Oct. 5, 1920, the seventh year
556 21 | Jerusalem, a proper mass and office in honor of this same saint
557 2 | by calling it 'presiding officer over the universal community
558 17 | was propagated later by offshoots in the West, and in many
559 17 | We mean the illustrious offspring of the monastic orders -
560 20 | lampstand is Peter; the oil, however, is the activity
561 14 | writings, "Studying the Old and New Scriptures most
562 | once
563 19 | Nisibean poem, "are the only ones who are in all respects
564 9 | fashioned by divinity,"[22] to open the minds and the coffers
565 16 | one who for the Apostles "opened their minds that they might
566 12 | Goliath with his own sword, opposed art with art and clothed
567 14(31)| St. John Chrysostom, Orat. de consumm. saec.~
568 1 | ARCHBISHOPS, ~BISHOPS, AND OTHER ORDINARIES ~IN PEACE AND COMMUNION
569 16 | No prophecy of Scripture originates from private interpretation.
570 13 | same Eastern rhythm" had it origins in Ephrem's Syrian antiphonary. ~
571 5 | in Syria, and both were outstanding for their study and knowledge
572 20 | entire building. You are the overseer of those who build a church
573 20(41)| S. Ephr. De Virginitate, p. 45.~
574 6 | last persecution.[15] His parents brought him up as a Christian.
575 18 | under a common father and pastor. Ephrem also teaches that
576 18(37)| Rahmani, I Fasti della Chiesa Patriarcale Antiochena 8-9. ~
577 1 | 1~TO THE PATRIARCHS, PRIMATES, ARCHBISHOPS, ~
578 10 | humility, and singular patriotism - reads as follows. "I,
579 6 | episcopal city, became his patron. He not only fulfilled James'
580 19 | divine maternity, or her full patronage of mercy toward man. ~
581 20(40)| Ephrem, Encom. in Petrum et Paulum.~
582 18 | heaven and inserted as a pearl in the crown of Christ.
583 11 | processions of prayers and penitential days, for the funerals of
584 14 | mirror of monks, leader of penitents, goad and sting of heretics,
585 21 | to grat fy the Christian peoples of the East, We have sent
586 18 | the just, begun here, then perfected in heaven. Indeed the Catholic
587 17 | these seekers of Evangelical perfection never cease to look up to
588 8 | first did absolutely and perfectly. In this way, he could serve
589 6 | the martyrs of the last persecution.[15] His parents brought
590 6 | Sacred Literature because Persian troops threatened the city.
591 21 | rites sent their supporting petitions. We decided promptly to
592 20(40)| St. Ephrem, Encom. in Petrum et Paulum.~
593 21 | Syria at Antioch; Elias Petrus Huayek, Maronite Patriarch
594 18 | sprinkled with blood, his side pierced with a lance. He recalls
595 9 | nursed the sick and met the pilgrims who came to the city from
596 16 | so that it might be "the pillar and mainstay of truth."[35] ~
597 21 | More recently, in 1909, St. Pius X approved for the Benedictine
598 18 | With his hands the priest places Christ on the altar to become
599 3 | Silverius and Martinus. Others pleaded vigorously for the cause
600 4 | Liguori, praise. We are pleased to join these heralds of
601 16 | Sacred Scriptures to the good pleasure of their own inclinations,
602 19 | Mother" he says in a Nisibean poem, "are the only ones who
603 11 | written three thousand myriad poems if one counts them all together."[24]
604 12 | a Christian musician and poet. He was so accomplished
605 12 | attracted by the sweetness of poetry and music. The heretics
606 21 | Apostle from his master Polycarp) that "it is necessary for
607 3 | privileges as proper to the pontifical authority, took refuge in
608 24 | the seventh year of Our Pontificate.~BENEDICT XV~
609 3 | who had appealed to the Pope, or to vindicate the memory
610 13 | rhythm, which our saint popularized, was widely propagated both
611 9 | starvation and spread them in the porticos of Edessa. There he nursed
612 21 | Cardinal Vico, Bishop of Portuensis and St. Rufina, that they
613 10 | nor did I ever acquire or possess anything else earthly. Work
614 23 | happy day come as soon as possible, on which the words of Evangelical
615 10 | and prayers. I had neither pouch nor staff, neither wallet
616 18(38)| Carm. Nisib., chap. 6, pp. 24-28.~
617 20(42)| Hymn. et Serm., vol. 1, pr. 411.~
618 19 | he was asked to sing the praises of Mary or to celebrate
619 8 | except on fixed days to preach. In his preaching, he defended
620 20 | the disciples, voice of preachers, eye of the Apostles, guardian
621 21 | congregation responded through its prefect, Our Venerable Brother Anthony
622 23 | that he will be an ever present and eager intercessor for
623 21 | Patriarch at Babylon. They presented weighty arguments beseeching
624 2 | all others by calling it 'presiding officer over the universal
625 15 | the gates of hell will not prevail against her."[32] ~
626 20 | build something forbidden, prevent them, for you are the foundation.
627 18 | Altar: "With his hands the priest places Christ on the altar
628 8 | not dare to rise to the priesthood, he nevertheless showed
629 1 | 1~TO THE PATRIARCHS, PRIMATES, ARCHBISHOPS, ~BISHOPS,
630 21 | Benedictine monks of the Priory of St. Benedict and Ephrem
631 6 | and language. But while in prison on a false charge, he began
632 16 | Scripture originates from private interpretation. For never
633 3 | since they accepted these privileges as proper to the pontifical
634 13 | Latins. Indeed does it seem probable that the liturgical antiphonary
635 21 | Rites a recommendation to proceed in this matter, in accordance
636 6 | distinction that "they had professed Christ in judgment."[16]
637 18 | claims indeed rest on the profession of Christian wisdom itself,
638 17 | Edessa. For a monk will profit the Church most when he
639 7 | Great [17] because of the profusion and importance of his writings.
640 3 | troubled them. For it alone promised safety in extreme crises.
641 12 | you can learn what arts promote the knowledge of sacred
642 21 | supporting petitions. We decided promptly to consider a matter so
643 16 | has spoken to men by the prophets is the same one who for
644 4 | customs of their ancestors. We propose, appropriately, a splendid
645 3 | Indeed, lest they should prove faithless in their duty,
646 9 | was placed there by divine providence to aid his country! And
647 8 | instructing the nuns in sacred psalmody. Daily he wrote commentaries
648 10 | daily. Accompany me with psalms and prayers. I had neither
649 16(33)| 2 Pt 1.20-21.~
650 21 | Assemanus, to collect, edit, and publish the works of St. Ephrem
651 8 | the mystery of faith in a pure conscience."[21] ~
652 6 | exonerated, Ephrem at once put on the habit of a monk and
653 6 | tempered, easily angered, quarrelsome, and unrestrained in mind
654 21 | Venerable Brother Anthony S.R.E. Cardinal Vico, Bishop of
655 9 | rather than a human life and ran to Edessa. By that eloquence
656 8 | St. Stephen in the lower rank of the diaconate. He devoted
657 | rather
658 10 | and singular patriotism - reads as follows. "I, Ephrem,
659 11 | 11.~ There is no reason to list his many writings. "
660 15 | and civil culture and to recall the erring society of men
661 18 | pierced with a lance. He recalls for him the passion and
662 | recently
663 11 | He also affirms that he recognized "the sublimity of Ephrem'
664 21 | Congregation of Rites a recommendation to proceed in this matter,
665 1 | is the common teacher and rector [3] of all, so that he might
666 3 | pontifical authority, took refuge in the Apostolic See whenever
667 10 | the Catholic faith. With regard to the faith, be especially
668 19 | 19.~ Regarding his devotion to the Virgin
669 1 | of union with God. This relationship is similar to that of a "
670 21 | Abbots and Generals of religious orders of the Greek and
671 23 | canonical prescriptions always remain in integral safety. Would
672 6 | confessions, was languid and remiss in resisting the temptations
673 12 | this fashion he not only renewed the education of the faithful
674 7 | concerns.[18] According to report, it was at this time that
675 18 | Father, hearing, favors his request."[37] He also remarks on
676 21 | Church. In addition to these requests, a number of Cardinals,
677 7 | hill where he lived soon resembled an illustrious academy with
678 14 | goad and sting of heretics, reservoir of virtues, and the home
679 18 | Christ. The deceased even now resides with God and his saints."[38] ~
680 6 | citizens in their vigorous resistance to the Persians. With the
681 6 | was languid and remiss in resisting the temptations by which
682 19 | only ones who are in all respects perfect beauty; in you,
683 21 | of this same congregation responded through its prefect, Our
684 15 | good men, must endeavor to restore in Christ whatever remains
685 7 | s fame spread from that retreat. Thus when he traveled to
686 10 | With fear, but also with reverence, I entreat you, citizens
687 7 | revelation, received him reverently and spoke with him about
688 2 | everywhere and preserve the riches of charity and faith, as
689 5 | the Scriptures. You may rightly compare them to "two shining
690 8 | lowliness, he did not dare to rise to the priesthood, he nevertheless
691 1 | firm as on a hinge. From it rises the unity of Christian charity
692 4 | of Nyssa compared to the River Euphrates because he "irrigated
693 2(7) | St. Ignatius, Epist. ad Rom.~
694 9 | who came to the city from round about looking for bread.[23]
695 21 | Bishop of Portuensis and St. Rufina, that they too desired and
696 18 | other than the innermost rule of God in the souls of the
697 18 | spiritual life are in the sacraments, in the observance of the
698 14(31)| Chrysostom, Orat. de consumm. saec.~
699 4 | Chrysostom, Jerome, Francis of Sales, and Alphonsus Liguori,
700 18 | descend upon the altar and sanctify the bread placed there to
701 4 | appropriately, a splendid example of sanctity, learning, and paternal
702 10 | buried in the temple and sanctuary of God. But lay me out in
703 3(11) | Sardic., canons 3, 4, 5.~
704 14 | The great Ephrem [is] scourge of the slothful, consoler
705 11(26)| St. Jerome, De script. eccl., chap. 115.~
706 20 | the throne of the Master, seek a throne for themselves.
707 17 | community. Therefore may these seekers of Evangelical perfection
708 | seem
709 | seemed
710 23 | obstacles might collapse which separate so large a part of the Christian
711 21 | embrace of Rome. Their long separation, contrary to the teachings
712 20(42)| Lamy, S. Ephr. Hymn. et Serm., vol. 1, pr. 411.~
713 11 | mysteries of the faith; sermons on obligations and on the
714 8 | perfectly. In this way, he could serve as the example which Ignatius
715 6 | Ephrem preferred exile to serving infidels, he migrated to
716 4 | They are now striving to set the nation in order, consistent
717 24 | Peter's, Oct. 5, 1920, the seventh year of Our Pontificate.~
718 | shall
719 6 | expectations with his diligent and sharp-witted commentaries on the Bible,
720 23 | authoritative deliberation by one shepherd."[44] ~
721 5 | This letter follows so shortly after Our Encyclical marking
722 9 | Edessa. There he nursed the sick and met the pilgrims who
723 18 | sprinkled with blood, his side pierced with a lance. He
724 24 | 24.~ Meantime as a sign of heavenly gifts and a
725 17 | exemplifies what his habit signifies to God and men, that is,
726 2 | charity."[7] This was to signify not only that the Universal
727 10 | staff, neither wallet nor silver and gold; nor did I ever
728 3 | exile, as did Librius and Silverius and Martinus. Others pleaded
729 1 | God. This relationship is similar to that of a "Choir Director
730 5 | those two and praise them similarly. ~
731 20 | his first vicar on earth: "Simon, my disciple, I have made
732 10 | boasters, and tempters to sin. And may your city be blessed;
733 9 | the citizens, as by the sincerity of Ephrem. With the money
734 19 | than when he was asked to sing the praises of Mary or to
735 18 | all sons of the Lord as a single family under a common father
736 20 | revelation of the Father singles out Peter, who becomes the
737 14 | least of all and a most vile sinner." ~
738 20 | Hail, O Peter, gate of sinners, tongue of the disciples,
739 21 | and learning. During the sixteenth century, a church was built
740 16 | teachers learn from him how skilfully, how diligently they must
741 12 | these same allurements to skillfully disseminate their errors.
742 21 | songs can be found among the Slavs, Copts, Ethiopians, and
743 14 | Ephrem [is] scourge of the slothful, consoler of the afflicted,
744 14 | who, however, seemed so small in his own eyes that he
745 15 | and to recall the erring society of men to God and to His
746 4 | Eastern Church with no less solicitude and charity than our predecessors,
747 8 | and the stricken. What he sought to teach others, he first
748 19 | of the Holy Spirit" never sounded sweeter than when he was
749 18 | Ephrem also teaches that the sources of spiritual life are in
750 7(17) | Sozomenus, Hist. eccl., 1.iii chap.
751 20 | introduces the Lord Jesus speaking to his first vicar on earth: "
752 18 | teaches that the sources of spiritual life are in the sacraments,
753 10 | of Nyssa could say: "The splendor of his doctrine and life
754 16 | And that Spirit who has spoken to men by the prophets is
755 18 | cross, his garments are sprinkled with blood, his side pierced
756 16 | the faithful has nothing stable and advantageous except
757 10 | I had neither pouch nor staff, neither wallet nor silver
758 19 | you, my Lord, there is no stain, nor in your Mother is there
759 1 | ecclesiastical structure stands firm as on a hinge. From
760 9 | beds for those tortured by starvation and spread them in the porticos
761 18 | He also remarks on the state of the just after death.
762 8 | perfect imitator of St. Stephen in the lower rank of the
763 14 | leader of penitents, goad and sting of heretics, reservoir of
764 14 | the Fathers of the Church stress the authority of St. Ephrem.
765 13 | sacred matters as Theodoretus stresses.[27] The metric rhythm,
766 8 | especially the poor and the stricken. What he sought to teach
767 3 | whenever heresy or internal strife troubled them. For it alone
768 4 | the laity. They are now striving to set the nation in order,
769 1 | the entire ecclesiastical structure stands firm as on a hinge.
770 7 | learned interpreters and students of Scripture, including
771 11 | and on the interior life; studies on the sacred liturgy; hymns
772 1(2) | St. Theodore the Studite, epistle 2 to the Emperor
773 14 | Nyssenus says of his writings, "Studying the Old and New Scriptures
774 18 | Church proposes. On this subject, note what our saint has
775 18 | Brothers, all who are your subjects, both clergy and people,
776 11 | that he recognized "the sublimity of Ephrem's genius even
777 7 | 7.~ The house on a suburban hill where he lived soon
778 1 | of Peter himself and his successors. And on this mystical rock
779 10 | almost every place where the sun shines." ~
780 21 | others had asked in their suppliant letters. ~
781 18 | piety which the liturgy supplies and the authority of the
782 12 | in Christian doctrine and supported their piety with the spirit
783 21 | and Latin rites sent their supporting petitions. We decided promptly
784 6 | commentaries on the Bible, but even surpassed them. As a result, he soon
785 9 | feed the poor from their surplus. And they were touched not
786 20 | you "rock" that you might sustain my entire building. You
787 19 | Holy Spirit" never sounded sweeter than when he was asked to
788 8 | the dogmas of faith from swelling heresies. If, conscious
789 12 | giant Goliath with his own sword, opposed art with art and
790 18 | The deceased has been taken away by the Lord and has
791 4 | separated from each other in talent, in time and place, nevertheless
792 12 | rhythm. These he diligently taught to boys and girls, so that
793 16 | that other ecclesiastical teachers learn from him how skilfully,
794 18 | and pastor. Ephrem also teaches that the sources of spiritual
795 8 | devoted all of his time to teaching Scripture, to preaching,
796 21 | separation, contrary to the teachings of their ancient Fathers,
797 10 | not fitting that a worm teeming with corruption be buried
798 6 | usually troubled. He was hot tempered, easily angered, quarrelsome,
799 10 | corruption be buried in the temple and sanctuary of God. But
800 6 | remiss in resisting the temptations by which that age is usually
801 10 | evildoers, boasters, and tempters to sin. And may your city
802 10 | 10.~ The testament he left for his fellow citizens -
803 | themselves
804 1(2) | St. Theodore the Studite, epistle 2 to
805 13 | dignity to sacred matters as Theodoretus stresses.[27] The metric
806 21 | humbly asked Us the same thing the others had asked in
807 21 | Antioch; and Joseph Emmanuel Thomas, Chaldean Patriarch at Babylon.
808 14 | and New Scriptures most thoroughly, he interpreted them accurately,
809 11 | said to have written three thousand myriad poems if one counts
810 8(20) | St. Ignatius, epistle to Thrall., n. 3.~
811 6 | Literature because Persian troops threatened the city. He urged on the
812 | throughout
813 | Thus
814 | too
815 3 | the pontifical authority, took refuge in the Apostolic
816 9 | provided beds for those tortured by starvation and spread
817 9 | their surplus. And they were touched not so much by the hunger
818 | toward
819 17 | Let honorable men, in the tradition of Ephrem - We mean the
820 12 | the divine word and the training of his disciples rest on
821 18 | mystical image of this, since, transcending all differences of nationality
822 21 | In fact, they had each translated the writings of the Deacon
823 11 | Ephrem's genius even in the translations" of these same works from
824 7 | that retreat. Thus when he traveled to Caesarea to see Basil
825 1(3) | Cyril of Alexandria, De Trinit., dialogue 4. ~
826 2 | Christ (affirmed by his triple confession), remains heir
827 6 | Literature because Persian troops threatened the city. He
828 20 | throne for themselves. The true revelation of the Father
829 23 | Doctor, at the same time We trust that he will be an ever
830 15 | is born for immortality, trusting in the words addressed to
831 15 | failed, public affairs are in tumult, and everything human is
832 10 | God. But lay me out in the tunic and mantle which I used
833 21 | Catholic Church. Nor were We unaware that his authority had great
834 16 | their minds that they might understand the Scriptures"[34] and
835 1 | matters of faith and of union with God. This relationship
836 2 | 2.~ Indeed the unique gift of Peter's primacy
837 1 | hinge. From it rises the unity of Christian charity as
838 6 | angered, quarrelsome, and unrestrained in mind and language. But
839 | until
840 6 | threatened the city. He urged on the citizens in their
841 13 | Great improved it and we use it in a more advanced form.
842 | using
843 6 | temptations by which that age is usually troubled. He was hot tempered,
844 3(12) | Theodoret., 1. v, chap. 34.~
845 15 | Catholic Church alone never vacilates, but instead looks confidently
846 5 | same spirit, are equally valuable. Both the Latin and the
847 9 | were hoarding grain and vehemently demanded that they feed
848 20 | Jesus speaking to his first vicar on earth: "Simon, my disciple,
849 21 | Anthony S.R.E. Cardinal Vico, Bishop of Portuensis and
850 6 | on the citizens in their vigorous resistance to the Persians.
851 3 | Martinus. Others pleaded vigorously for the cause of the orthodox
852 14 | least of all and a most vile sinner." ~
853 21 | church was built on the Viminal hill in Rome itself to honor
854 3 | appealed to the Pope, or to vindicate the memory of those who
855 20(41)| Rahmani, Hymni S. Ephr. De Virginitate, p. 45.~
856 19 | to celebrate her perfect virginity, her divine maternity, or
857 2 | Universal Church was the visible image of divine charity,
858 7(19) | St. Amphilochius [?], Vit. S. Basil.~
859 20 | shall drink. Yours is that vivifying sweetness that I bestow.
860 20 | tongue of the disciples, voice of preachers, eye of the
861 20(42)| S. Ephr. Hymn. et Serm., vol. 1, pr. 411.~
862 21 | Benedict XIV instructed first Vossius and then Assemanus, to collect,
863 10 | pouch nor staff, neither wallet nor silver and gold; nor
864 3 | Who can say that they were wanting in conformity to the command
865 16 | the Sacred Scriptures are warned by the example of the Edessine
866 4 | because he "irrigated by his waters the Christian community
867 8 | absolutely and perfectly. In this way, he could serve as the example
868 17 | in the West, and in many ways has been noteworthy for
869 21 | his authority had great weight from the very beginning,
870 21 | Babylon. They presented weighty arguments beseeching Us
871 3 | faithless in their duty, some went fearlessly into exile, as
872 | whatever
873 | whence
874 | whenever
875 | while
876 13 | our saint popularized, was widely propagated both among the
877 10 | the city and mother of the wise." And so Ephrem died, but
878 20 | on earth. If they should wish to build something forbidden,
879 | without
880 24 | of heavenly gifts and a witness of Our paternal charity,
881 14 | 14.~ It is no wonder then that many of the Fathers
882 10 | mantle which I used and wore daily. Accompany me with
883 10 | It is not fitting that a worm teeming with corruption
884 9 | even though by then he was worn out by age and labor! He
885 4 | have achieved liberty and wrested their holy things from the
886 11 | writings. "He is said to have written three thousand myriad poems
887 21 | recently, in 1909, St. Pius X approved for the Benedictine
888 21 | Our predecessors Gregory XIII and Benedict XIV instructed
889 21 | Gregory XIII and Benedict XIV instructed first Vossius
890 24 | Our Pontificate.~BENEDICT XV~
891 24 | Oct. 5, 1920, the seventh year of Our Pontificate.~BENEDICT
892 9 | house where for so many years he had lived a heavenly
893 17 | as the blessed Nilus the Younger beautifully defines him.[36] ~
894 | Yours
895 12 | Therefore Ephrem, like youthful David killing the giant
896 20 | 20.~ Nor is he less zealous when, from faraway Edessa,
897 20 | disciples, in which both sons of Zebedi are the eye. They indeed
898 7 | of Scripture, including Zenobius, Maraba, and St. Isaac of
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