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St. Maximos, The Will, And Universal Salvation
When St. Maximos was taken to trial, one of the accusations made against him was...
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St. Maximos, The Purpose of Humanity and Universal Salvation
In his works, St. Maximos the Confessor indicated God’s desire for humanity: In the beginning,...
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The Transcendent Glory Of The Eighth Day
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