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| 35508 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 765 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 765 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 765 |
| 35509 | Him to remove those who were captives from the hand of the | Him to remove those who were captives from the hand of the | Him to remove those who were captives from the hand of the |
| 35510 | wicked Tyrant in Amente. | He did not come in a form visible Fol. 5a 2 | wicked Tyrant in Amente. | He did not come in a form visible Fol. 5a 2 | wicked Tyrant in Amente. | He did not come in a form visible Fol. 5a 2 |
| 35511 | to every one, or in great glory, but only in the glory of His | to every one, or in great glory, but only in the glory of His | to every one, or in great glory, but only in the glory of His |
| 35512 | Father, which He did not leave behind Him, and the Father | Father, which He did not leave behind Him, and the Father | Father, which He did not leave behind Him, and the Father |
| 35513 | did not wish to take it from Him. And He arrayed Himself | did not wish to take it from Him. And He arrayed Himself | did not wish to take it from Him. And He arrayed Himself |
| 35514 | in that humility wherewith He waged war against the wicked | in that humility wherewith He waged war against the wicked | in that humility wherewith He waged war against the wicked |
| 35515 | Devil, I mean to say the holy Flesh wherewith He clothed | Devil, I mean to say the holy Flesh wherewith He clothed | Devil, I mean to say the holy Flesh wherewith He clothed |
| 35516 | Himself, the Flesh wherein He arrayed Himself in accordance | Himself, the Flesh wherein He arrayed Himself in accordance | Himself, the Flesh wherein He arrayed Himself in accordance |
| 35517 | with His own desire, the Flesh which was not produced by | with His own desire, the Flesh which was not produced by | with His own desire, the Flesh which was not produced by |
| 35518 | human seed, and which did not make seed to proceed from it, | human seed, and which did not make seed to proceed from it, | human seed, and which did not make seed to proceed from it, |
| 35519 | the Flesh wherein was included everything with the exception | the Flesh wherein was included everything with the exception | the Flesh wherein was included everything with the exception |
| 35520 | of sin and guile. For He never committed sin, | neither was Fol. 55 1 | of sin and guile. For He never committed sin, | neither was Fol. 55 1 | of sin and guile. For He never committed sin, | neither was Fol. 55 1 |
| 35521 | guile found in [His] mouth. Inside the Flesh was God, and ⲏ̄ | guile found in [His] mouth. Inside the Flesh was God, and ⲓⲉ | guile found in [His] mouth. Inside the Flesh was God, and ie |
| 35522 | outside it also. Inside was God, but man could not see Him. | outside it also. Inside was God, but man could not see Him. | outside it also. Inside was God, but man could not see Him. |
| 35523 | And outside He wrought great miracles and healings of all | And outside He wrought great miracles and healings of all | And outside He wrought great miracles and healings of all |
| 35524 | kinds. His hand that was stretched out raised the dead, | kinds. His hand that was stretched out raised the dead, | kinds. His hand that was stretched out raised the dead, |
| 35525 | that is to say, the son of the widow who was in Nain. Now | that is to say, the son of the widow who was in Nain. Now | that is to say, the son of the widow who was in Nain. Now |
| 35526 | on this occasion the dead man came to life again after he had | on this occasion the dead man came to life again after he had | on this occasion the dead man came to life again after he had |
| 35527 | been dead for a night, on the day following his death when | been dead for a night, on the day following his death when | been dead for a night, on the day following his death when |
| 35528 | they took him out to the tomb to bury him. He stretched | they took him out to the tomb to bury him. He stretched | they took him out to the tomb to bury him. He stretched |
| 35529 | out His hand of human flesh and God, and | ordered [the Fol. 552 | out His hand of human flesh and God, and | ordered [the Fol. 552 | out His hand of human flesh and God, and | ordered [the Fol. 552 |
| 35530 | bearers] to set down the bier whereon he was, and those who | bearers] to set down the bier whereon he was, and those who | bearers] to set down the bier whereon he was, and those who |
| 35531 | bore him stood still. And with one single word He raised | bore him stood still. And with one single word He raised | bore him stood still. And with one single word He raised |
| 35532 | him, and gave him to his mother, and she took him and | him, and gave him to his mother, and she took him and | him, and gave him to his mother, and she took him and |
| 35533 | departed to her-house.! He danced for joy and blessed God, | departed to her-house.! He danced for joy and blessed God, | departed to her-house.! He danced for joy and blessed God, |
| 35534 | and she drew back from him, and gazed into his face, and | and she drew back from him, and gazed into his face, and | and she drew back from him, and gazed into his face, and |
| 35535 | marvelled. And crowds of people were running up to him | marvelled. And crowds of people were running up to him | marvelled. And crowds of people were running up to him |
| 35536 | uttering cries, and wishing to be sure that it was he. And | uttering cries, and wishing to be sure that it was he. And | uttering cries, and wishing to be sure that it was he. And |
| 35537 | the men and the women who had come forth [from the | the men and the women who had come forth [from the | the men and the women who had come forth [from the |
| 35538 | village] with him to follow him to the grave, according to the | village] with him to follow him to the grave, according to the | village] with him to follow him to the grave, according to the |
| 35539 | pagan custom, turned back before they decided to depart to | pagan custom, turned back before they decided to depart to | pagan custom, turned back before they decided to depart to |
| 35540 | their houses, and they did not return to their houses until Fol. 6 a1 | their houses, and they did not return to their houses until Fol. 6 a1 | their houses, and they did not return to their houses until Fol. 6 a1 |
| 35541 | they had | seen the miracle which had happened. They saw © | they had | seen the miracle which had happened. They saw © | they had | seen the miracle which had happened. They saw © |
| 35542 | 1 Luke vii, 11-15. | 1 Luke vii, 11-15. | 1 Luke vii, 11-15. |
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| 35543 | Fol. 6 a 2 | Fol. 6 a 2 | Fol. 6 a 2 |
| 35544 | Fol. 6b 1 | Fol. 6b 1 | Fol. 6b 1 |
| 35545 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 35546 | ⲟ. 2 | ⲟⲓ. 2 | oi. 2 |
| 35547 | 766 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 766 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 766 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS |
| 35548 | the winding sheet and the grave clothes, they handled him | the winding sheet and the grave clothes, they handled him | the winding sheet and the grave clothes, they handled him |
| 35549 | that had been dead, they mounted on the shoulders of men, | that had been dead, they mounted on the shoulders of men, | that had been dead, they mounted on the shoulders of men, |
| 35550 | and they departed into the city and became witnesses con- | and they departed into the city and became witnesses con- | and they departed into the city and became witnesses con- |
| 35551 | cerning things that were incredible. And when’ every one | cerning things that were incredible. And when’ every one | cerning things that were incredible. And when’ every one |
| 35552 | had seen the miracle they believed on Jesus the Christ. | had seen the miracle they believed on Jesus the Christ. | had seen the miracle they believed on Jesus the Christ. |
| 35553 | Now when the Pharisees, and the scribes, and the elders of | Now when the Pharisees, and the scribes, and the elders of | Now when the Pharisees, and the scribes, and the elders of |
| 35554 | the people had heard of this, they were wroth with Jesus, | the people had heard of this, they were wroth with Jesus, | the people had heard of this, they were wroth with Jesus, |
| 35555 | because He who had given life unto them had raised the | because He who had given life unto them had raised the | because He who had given life unto them had raised the |
| 35556 | dead, and they | spake evil things concerning Ⲡⲓ. There- | dead, and they | spake evil things concerning ⲡⲁⲓ. There- | dead, and they | spake evil things concerning pai. There- |
| 35557 | fore was that which is written fulfilled in Him, ¢ The Lord is | fore was that which is written fulfilled in Him, ¢ The Lord is | fore was that which is written fulfilled in Him, ¢ The Lord is |
| 35558 | King! Let the nations rage furiously.’ The Lord is King ! | King! Let the nations rage furiously.’ The Lord is King ! | King! Let the nations rage furiously.’ The Lord is King ! |
| 35559 | He hath raised the dead. The stupid Jews were wroth with | He hath raised the dead. The stupid Jews were wroth with | He hath raised the dead. The stupid Jews were wroth with |
| 35560 | Him, they wished to kill Him. The Lord 1s King! He | Him, they wished to kill Him. The Lord 1s King! He | Him, they wished to kill Him. The Lord 1s King! He |
| 35561 | drove away devils, He made Beelzebub to be a creature of | drove away devils, He made Beelzebub to be a creature of | drove away devils, He made Beelzebub to be a creature of |
| 35562 | contempt, He cast out the devils. The Lord is King! He | contempt, He cast out the devils. The Lord is King! He | contempt, He cast out the devils. The Lord is King! He |
| 35563 | cleansed the lepers. [The stupid Jews] were wroth with Him, | cleansed the lepers. [The stupid Jews] were wroth with Him, | cleansed the lepers. [The stupid Jews] were wroth with Him, |
| 35564 | and they wished to put Him to death because of Lazarus. | and they wished to put Him to death because of Lazarus. | and they wished to put Him to death because of Lazarus. |
| 35565 | All the people went to see Him, and | they all believed in | All the people went to see Him, and | they all believed in | All the people went to see Him, and | they all believed in |
| 35566 | Him. The Lord is King! Ie healed those who were | Him. The Lord is King! Ie healed those who were | Him. The Lord is King! Ie healed those who were |
| 35567 | paralysed.® The ungrateful were wroth with Him, and they | paralysed.® The ungrateful were wroth with Him, and they | paralysed.® The ungrateful were wroth with Him, and they |
| 35568 | called Him ‘the son of Joseph the carpenter’.* And simi- | called Him ‘the son of Joseph the carpenter’.* And simi- | called Him ‘the son of Joseph the carpenter’.* And simi- |
| 35569 | larly the Devil and his demons are wroth with a sinner when | larly the Devil and his demons are wroth with a sinner when | larly the Devil and his demons are wroth with a sinner when |
| 35570 | he repenteth, even as they were in the present case of Isaac | he repenteth, even as they were in the present case of Isaac | he repenteth, even as they were in the present case of Isaac |
| 35571 | the Samaritan, who was a native of the village which is called | the Samaritan, who was a native of the village which is called | the Samaritan, who was a native of the village which is called |
| 35572 | 16ppé (Joppa). Ⲙⲉ heard a multitude of men in that place | 16ppé (Joppa). Ⲙⲏⲓ heard a multitude of men in that place | 16ppé (Joppa). Myi heard a multitude of men in that place |
| 35573 | saying, ‘Let us go into Jerusalem, and let us worship the | saying, ‘Let us go into Jerusalem, and let us worship the | saying, ‘Let us go into Jerusalem, and let us worship the |
| 35574 | Cross | of Jesus, for the festival draweth nigh’; now the | Cross | of Jesus, for the festival draweth nigh’; now the | Cross | of Jesus, for the festival draweth nigh’; now the |
| 35575 | Samaritan custom is for all men to take all their property | Samaritan custom is for all men to take all their property | Samaritan custom is for all men to take all their property |
| 35576 | with them. And Isaac the Samaritan also said unto his | with them. And Isaac the Samaritan also said unto his | with them. And Isaac the Samaritan also said unto his |
| 35577 | household, “Saddle our beasts, load up our gold and silver | household, “Saddle our beasts, load up our gold and silver | household, “Saddle our beasts, load up our gold and silver |
| 35578 | [upon them], and let us take them to Jerusalem with the | [upon them], and let us take them to Jerusalem with the | [upon them], and let us take them to Jerusalem with the |
| 35579 | multitude which is departing thither. Let us go to the well | multitude which is departing thither. Let us go to the well | multitude which is departing thither. Let us go to the well |
| 35580 | ! Compare Ps. ii. 1. 2 John xi. 14, 46, 53, | ! Compare Ps. ii. 1. 2 John xi. 14, 46, 53, | ! Compare Ps. ii. 1. 2 John xi. 14, 46, 53, |
| 35581 | Ⲛⲁ. ix. 2; Mark ii, 10 ; Luke ⲩ. 24. | ⲛⲁ. ix. 2; Mark ii, 10 ; Luke ⲩ. 24. | na. ix. 2; Mark ii, 10 ; Luke y. 24. |
| 35582 | + Matt. xiii. 55; Mark vi. 3. | + Matt. xiii. 55; Mark vi. 3. | + Matt. xiii. 55; Mark vi. 3. |
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| 35584 | of Gabadn, and purify ourselves, and all our belongings. | of Gabadn, and purify ourselves, and all our belongings. | of Gabadn, and purify ourselves, and all our belongings. |
| 35585 | Let us go together with all the faithful who are going | Let us go together with all the faithful who are going | Let us go together with all the faithful who are going |
| 35586 | thither to the festival, so that the Lebarites may not fall | thither to the festival, so that the Lebarites may not fall | thither to the festival, so that the Lebarites may not fall |
| 35587 | upon us, and rob us of our possessions.” | Now this was the Fol. 7 « 1 | upon us, and rob us of our possessions.” | Now this was the Fol. 7 « 1 | upon us, and rob us of our possessions.” | Now this was the Fol. 7 « 1 |
| 35588 | custom of the Samaritan people : They used to take all their ⲓ︦ⲁ︦ | custom of the Samaritan people : They used to take all their ⲓ︦ⲁ︦ | custom of the Samaritan people : They used to take all their i︦a︦ |
| 35589 | possessions, from that of the highest value to that of the | possessions, from that of the highest value to that of the | possessions, from that of the highest value to that of the |
| 35590 | lowest, and sprinkle them over with the water [from this | lowest, and sprinkle them over with the water [from this | lowest, and sprinkle them over with the water [from this |
| 35591 | well], according to the desire of their evil hearts. If one of | well], according to the desire of their evil hearts. If one of | well], according to the desire of their evil hearts. If one of |
| 35592 | them died [on the road], or a woman who was pregnant | them died [on the road], or a woman who was pregnant | them died [on the road], or a woman who was pregnant |
| 35593 | resumed the way of women, [the kinsmen] when they arrived | resumed the way of women, [the kinsmen] when they arrived | resumed the way of women, [the kinsmen] when they arrived |
| 35594 | [at the water] used to wash them in it, because of the | [at the water] used to wash them in it, because of the | [at the water] used to wash them in it, because of the |
| 35595 | accursed (7) wish of their hearts. Besides these things, | accursed (7) wish of their hearts. Besides these things, | accursed (7) wish of their hearts. Besides these things, |
| 35596 | [Isaac] the Samaritan journeyed with the believers, and he | [Isaac] the Samaritan journeyed with the believers, and he | [Isaac] the Samaritan journeyed with the believers, and he |
| 35597 | wished to wash himself in the [waters of the] well which is in | wished to wash himself in the [waters of the] well which is in | wished to wash himself in the [waters of the] well which is in |
| 35598 | Gabatn, and also all | his possessions. Now this is the well Fol. 7 a2 | Gabatn, and also all | his possessions. Now this is the well Fol. 7 a2 | Gabatn, and also all | his possessions. Now this is the well Fol. 7 a2 |
| 35599 | by which Jesus (Joshua) the son of Naue (Nun) built an | by which Jesus (Joshua) the son of Naue (Nun) built an | by which Jesus (Joshua) the son of Naue (Nun) built an |
| 35600 | altar. When he had divided the land of promise among | altar. When he had divided the land of promise among | altar. When he had divided the land of promise among |
| 35601 | the children of Israel, he circumcised them at that place by | the children of Israel, he circumcised them at that place by | the children of Israel, he circumcised them at that place by |
| 35602 | the welll Therefore the Samaritans say that whosoever shall | the welll Therefore the Samaritans say that whosoever shall | the welll Therefore the Samaritans say that whosoever shall |
| 35603 | wash in [the waters of] that well, or shall dip his feet or his | wash in [the waters of] that well, or shall dip his feet or his | wash in [the waters of] that well, or shall dip his feet or his |
| 35604 | possessions therein, shall never have need to wash them | possessions therein, shall never have need to wash them | possessions therein, shall never have need to wash them |
| 35605 | again. It maketh the sun to travel in his course, | and when Fol. 75 1 | again. It maketh the sun to travel in his course, | and when Fol. 75 1 | again. It maketh the sun to travel in his course, | and when Fol. 75 1 |
| 35606 | thou sayest, ‘The sun hath set,” thc darkness cometh upon ⲫ | thou sayest, ‘The sun hath set,” thc darkness cometh upon ⲫ | thou sayest, ‘The sun hath set,” thc darkness cometh upon f |
| 35607 | them immediately. | them immediately. | them immediately. |
| 35608 | And the believers and the Samaritan came to a lake of | And the believers and the Samaritan came to a lake of | And the believers and the Samaritan came to a lake of |
| 35609 | water, and the believers went down to it in order that they | water, and the believers went down to it in order that they | water, and the believers went down to it in order that they |
| 35610 | might drink, and their children, and their beasts. And the | might drink, and their children, and their beasts. And the | might drink, and their children, and their beasts. And the |
| 35611 | Samaritan found water and he drank, and his men and his | Samaritan found water and he drank, and his men and his | Samaritan found water and he drank, and his men and his |
| 35612 | beasts did so according to their need (7). And the Samaritan | beasts did so according to their need (7). And the Samaritan | beasts did so according to their need (7). And the Samaritan |
| 35613 | said unto one of the Christians, ‘It must be a vexatious (?) | said unto one of the Christians, ‘It must be a vexatious (?) | said unto one of the Christians, ‘It must be a vexatious (?) |
| 35614 | thing for you to have to go to Jerusalem to worship | a log of Fol. 71 2 | thing for you to have to go to Jerusalem to worship | a log of Fol. 71 2 | thing for you to have to go to Jerusalem to worship | a log of Fol. 71 2 |
| 35615 | dried up wood, whereon a man who was a prophet was put to | dried up wood, whereon a man who was a prophet was put to | dried up wood, whereon a man who was a prophet was put to |
| 35616 | death. It is not right to worship it, for through this ye and | death. It is not right to worship it, for through this ye and | death. It is not right to worship it, for through this ye and |
| 35617 | ! Compare Joshua ⲅ. 3-9. | ! Compare Joshua ⲅ. 3-9. | ! Compare Joshua ġ. 3-9. |
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| 35618 | Fol. 8a 1 | Fol. 8a 1 | Fol. 8a 1 |
| 35619 | ⲓ︦ⲅ︦ | ⲓ︦ⲅ︦ | i︦ġ︦ |
| 35620 | 768 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 768 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 768 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS |
| 35621 | your children, and [your] beasts shall die of thirst, for God | your children, and [your] beasts shall die of thirst, for God | your children, and [your] beasts shall die of thirst, for God |
| 35622 | will be wroth with you, and will make the waters to become | will be wroth with you, and will make the waters to become | will be wroth with you, and will make the waters to become |
| 35623 | putrid’ And a certain God-loving presbyter whose name | putrid’ And a certain God-loving presbyter whose name | putrid’ And a certain God-loving presbyter whose name |
| 35624 | was Apa Bacchus heard these words; now he belonged to | was Apa Bacchus heard these words; now he belonged to | was Apa Bacchus heard these words; now he belonged to |
| 35625 | the Orthodox Faith, and he paid attention to the things which | the Orthodox Faith, and he paid attention to the things which | the Orthodox Faith, and he paid attention to the things which |
| 35626 | the Samaritan was saying, for he was uttering terrible | the Samaritan was saying, for he was uttering terrible | the Samaritan was saying, for he was uttering terrible |
| 35627 | blasphemies against the Holy Wood of the Cross of our Lord | blasphemies against the Holy Wood of the Cross of our Lord | blasphemies against the Holy Wood of the Cross of our Lord |
| 35628 | Jesus, the Christ. And Apa Bacchus answered and | said | Jesus, the Christ. And Apa Bacchus answered and | said | Jesus, the Christ. And Apa Bacchus answered and | said |
| 35629 | unto the Samaritan, ¢ What is thy name, and of what place | unto the Samaritan, ¢ What is thy name, and of what place | unto the Samaritan, ¢ What is thy name, and of what place |
| 35630 | art thou a native ?’ And the Samaritan answered, Isaac is | art thou a native ?’ And the Samaritan answered, Isaac is | art thou a native ?’ And the Samaritan answered, Isaac is |
| 35631 | my name, and Moses and Joshua are they who gave to me | my name, and Moses and Joshua are they who gave to me | my name, and Moses and Joshua are they who gave to me |
| 35632 | the Law, and they spake from God. The Son of Mary was | the Law, and they spake from God. The Son of Mary was | the Law, and they spake from God. The Son of Mary was |
| 35633 | a Prophet of God Whom the Jews crucified because he | a Prophet of God Whom the Jews crucified because he | a Prophet of God Whom the Jews crucified because he |
| 35634 | abrogated the law of the Sabbath. God delivered Him over | abrogated the law of the Sabbath. God delivered Him over | abrogated the law of the Sabbath. God delivered Him over |
| 35635 | into their hands. He went up on a certain mountain, and it | into their hands. He went up on a certain mountain, and it | into their hands. He went up on a certain mountain, and it |
| 35636 | Fol. 842s not known what | became of Him. They seized other | Fol. 842s not known what | became of Him. They seized other | Fol. 842s not known what | became of Him. They seized other |
| 35637 | thieves and another man, one Jesus, who was also a prophet, | thieves and another man, one Jesus, who was also a prophet, | thieves and another man, one Jesus, who was also a prophet, |
| 35638 | and Him they put to death on the wood of the Cross. This | and Him they put to death on the wood of the Cross. This | and Him they put to death on the wood of the Cross. This |
| 35639 | is He Whom ye now receive. Of Him nothing is found, in | is He Whom ye now receive. Of Him nothing is found, in | is He Whom ye now receive. Of Him nothing is found, in |
| 35640 | vain do ye go to worship Him. And it is not seemly to | vain do ye go to worship Him. And it is not seemly to | vain do ye go to worship Him. And it is not seemly to |
| 35641 | worship the work of men’s hands, nay, we must worship God | worship the work of men’s hands, nay, we must worship God | worship the work of men’s hands, nay, we must worship God |
| 35642 | alone, even as He spake unto our father Moses, for He gave | alone, even as He spake unto our father Moses, for He gave | alone, even as He spake unto our father Moses, for He gave |
| 35643 | unto him the Law, saying, ¢Thou shalt not worship any | unto him the Law, saying, ¢Thou shalt not worship any | unto him the Law, saying, ¢Thou shalt not worship any |
| 35644 | strange god.’! | strange god.’! | strange god.’! |
| 35645 | And when Apa Bacchus the presbyter had heard these | And when Apa Bacchus the presbyter had heard these | And when Apa Bacchus the presbyter had heard these |
| 35646 | Fol. 851 things he was wroth | with a divine wrath, and he said unto | Fol. 851 things he was wroth | with a divine wrath, and he said unto | Fol. 851 things he was wroth | with a divine wrath, and he said unto |
| 35647 | ⲛ︦ⲇ︦ | ⲛ︦ⲇ︦ | n︦ḋ︦ |
| 35648 | the Samaritan, Ⲧⲉ name which the Patriarch gave unto | the Samaritan, ⲧⲉ name which the Patriarch gave unto | the Samaritan, te name which the Patriarch gave unto |
| 35649 | thee is good, but thy faith is vanity, and thou hast become | thee is good, but thy faith is vanity, and thou hast become | thee is good, but thy faith is vanity, and thou hast become |
| 35650 | diseased through thy sins. However, neither the name nor | diseased through thy sins. However, neither the name nor | diseased through thy sins. However, neither the name nor |
| 35651 | the apparel of a man can save him if he be not perfect in | the apparel of a man can save him if he be not perfect in | the apparel of a man can save him if he be not perfect in |
| 35652 | the Orthodox Faith, Verily I hold the pagans to be more | the Orthodox Faith, Verily I hold the pagans to be more | the Orthodox Faith, Verily I hold the pagans to be more |
| 35653 | blessed than thou, for they have no right knowledge what- | blessed than thou, for they have no right knowledge what- | blessed than thou, for they have no right knowledge what- |
| 35654 | soever, and they have never read about the Creator-God as | soever, and they have never read about the Creator-God as | soever, and they have never read about the Creator-God as |
| 35655 | 1 Compare Exod. xx. 3; Deut. v. 7; vi. 14. | 1 Compare Exod. xx. 3; Deut. v. 7; vi. 14. | 1 Compare Exod. xx. 3; Deut. v. 7; vi. 14. |
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| 35657 | thou hast done. Thou sayest, All the works which God hath | thou hast done. Thou sayest, All the works which God hath | thou hast done. Thou sayest, All the works which God hath |
| 35658 | created, and which the faithful receive with thanksgiving, | created, and which the faithful receive with thanksgiving, | created, and which the faithful receive with thanksgiving, |
| 35659 | are abominable to me. Hast thou never enquired, O | are abominable to me. Hast thou never enquired, O | are abominable to me. Hast thou never enquired, O |
| 35660 | Samaritan, or dost thou know what 1s written, “Everything | Samaritan, or dost thou know what 1s written, “Everything | Samaritan, or dost thou know what 1s written, “Everything |
| 35661 | which God hath created is good, and nothing is to be | which God hath created is good, and nothing is to be | which God hath created is good, and nothing is to be |
| 35662 | despised, and all are to be received with thanksgiving Ⲟ | despised, and all are to be received with thanksgiving ⲟⲓ | despised, and all are to be received with thanksgiving oi |
| 35663 | thou senseless Samaritan, we do not worship the Cross as | thou senseless Samaritan, we do not worship the Cross as | thou senseless Samaritan, we do not worship the Cross as |
| 35664 | God, but we bow down to it, and we glorify it because the | God, but we bow down to it, and we glorify it because the | God, but we bow down to it, and we glorify it because the |
| 35665 | Son of God glorified it, inasmuch as He | completed His Fol. 9a 1 | Son of God glorified it, inasmuch as He | completed His Fol. 9a 1 | Son of God glorified it, inasmuch as He | completed His Fol. 9a 1 |
| 35666 | dispensation upon it. Hearken unto me, O Samaritan, and ⲓ︦ⲉ︦ | dispensation upon it. Hearken unto me, O Samaritan, and ⲓ︦ⲉ︦ | dispensation upon it. Hearken unto me, O Samaritan, and i︦e︦ |
| 35667 | I will speak to thee. The serpent of brass which Moses | I will speak to thee. The serpent of brass which Moses | I will speak to thee. The serpent of brass which Moses |
| 35668 | made in the desert in days of old, and which was made | made in the desert in days of old, and which was made | made in the desert in days of old, and which was made |
| 35669 | manifest, was a marvellous thing, for it resembled a living | manifest, was a marvellous thing, for it resembled a living | manifest, was a marvellous thing, for it resembled a living |
| 35670 | serpent ; and if one of the children of Israel came to the | serpent ; and if one of the children of Israel came to the | serpent ; and if one of the children of Israel came to the |
| 35671 | serpent of brass quickly when Ⲙⲉ was bitten by a serpent, and | serpent of brass quickly when ⲙⲏⲓ was bitten by a serpent, and | serpent of brass quickly when myi was bitten by a serpent, and |
| 35672 | looked at it, he obtained relief. For ancient [writers] say that | looked at it, he obtained relief. For ancient [writers] say that | looked at it, he obtained relief. For ancient [writers] say that |
| 35673 | the serpents which God sent among the children of Israel | the serpents which God sent among the children of Israel | the serpents which God sent among the children of Israel |
| 35674 | were so deadly that | if a man were bitten by one of them Fol. 9 «2 | were so deadly that | if a man were bitten by one of them Fol. 9 «2 | were so deadly that | if a man were bitten by one of them Fol. 9 «2 |
| 35675 | his limbs rotted away and fell from [him] little by little until | his limbs rotted away and fell from [him] little by little until | his limbs rotted away and fell from [him] little by little until |
| 35676 | his whole body perished. If then the serpent of brass, con- | his whole body perished. If then the serpent of brass, con- | his whole body perished. If then the serpent of brass, con- |
| 35677 | cerning which God spake to Moses, made the spitting serpent, | cerning which God spake to Moses, made the spitting serpent, | cerning which God spake to Moses, made the spitting serpent, |
| 35678 | that is to say, the viper, to be of no effect, shall not the wood | that is to say, the viper, to be of no effect, shall not the wood | that is to say, the viper, to be of no effect, shall not the wood |
| 35679 | of the Cross male to be of no effect the poison of the serpent | of the Cross male to be of no effect the poison of the serpent | of the Cross male to be of no effect the poison of the serpent |
| 35680 | of the mind, that is to say, the Devil, to which thou givest a | of the mind, that is to say, the Devil, to which thou givest a | of the mind, that is to say, the Devil, to which thou givest a |
| 35681 | place within thee? The wood of the Cross became a resting- | place within thee? The wood of the Cross became a resting- | place within thee? The wood of the Cross became a resting- |
| 35682 | place for my Lord Jesus, the Christ. IIe Who was the God | place for my Lord Jesus, the Christ. IIe Who was the God | place for my Lord Jesus, the Christ. IIe Who was the God |
| 35683 | of the wood of the Cross Himself went up on it | of Iis own Fol. 951 | of the wood of the Cross Himself went up on it | of Iis own Fol. 951 | of the wood of the Cross Himself went up on it | of Iis own Fol. 951 |
| 35684 | free will. He died for our sakes, for us sinful men. When ⲓ︦ⲥ︦ | free will. He died for our sakes, for us sinful men. When ⲓⲏⲥⲟⲩⲥ | free will. He died for our sakes, for us sinful men. When iysous |
| 35685 | the Lord bowed Iis head upon it, and yielded up His breath, | the Lord bowed Iis head upon it, and yielded up His breath, | the Lord bowed Iis head upon it, and yielded up His breath, |
| 35686 | according to the wish of His Good Father, it was the wood of | according to the wish of His Good Father, it was the wood of | according to the wish of His Good Father, it was the wood of |
| 35687 | the Cross that removed the ¢ middle wall of partition’ 2 which | the Cross that removed the ¢ middle wall of partition’ 2 which | the Cross that removed the ¢ middle wall of partition’ 2 which |
| 35688 | was between us and God, our Father, through His Only- | was between us and God, our Father, through His Only- | was between us and God, our Father, through His Only- |
| 35689 | begotten Son, Jesus the Christ, Who went up on it for us. | begotten Son, Jesus the Christ, Who went up on it for us. | begotten Son, Jesus the Christ, Who went up on it for us. |
| 35690 | 11 Tim. iv. 3. 2 Eph. ii. 14, | 11 Tim. iv. 3. 2 Eph. ii. 14, | 11 Tim. iv. 3. 2 Eph. ii. 14, |
| 35691 | 3 D | 3 D | 3 D |
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| 35692 | Fol. 95 2 | Fol. 95 2 | Fol. 95 2 |
| 35693 | Fol. 10 ¢ 1 | Fol. 10 ¢ 1 | Fol. 10 ¢ 1 |
| 35694 | x | x | x |
| 35695 | Fol. 10 « 2 | Fol. 10 « 2 | Fol. 10 « 2 |
| 35696 | Fol. ⲟ 1 | Fol. Ⲟⲓ 1 | Fol. Oi 1 |
| 35697 | iH | iH | iH |
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| 35699 | The ark which Noah made in days of old, according to the | The ark which Noah made in days of old, according to the | The ark which Noah made in days of old, according to the |
| 35700 | eommand of God, earried both men and beasts, which were | eommand of God, earried both men and beasts, which were | eommand of God, earried both men and beasts, which were |
| 35701 | saved from the waters of the flood. But thou, O Cross, didst | saved from the waters of the flood. But thou, O Cross, didst | saved from the waters of the flood. But thou, O Cross, didst |
| 35702 | carry | Him Who commanded Noah to make the ark, and to | carry | Him Who commanded Noah to make the ark, and to | carry | Him Who commanded Noah to make the ark, and to |
| 35703 | gather together in it creatures of every kind, and food for | gather together in it creatures of every kind, and food for | gather together in it creatures of every kind, and food for |
| 35704 | their sustenanee, like a good steward, and to give a remnant | their sustenanee, like a good steward, and to give a remnant | their sustenanee, like a good steward, and to give a remnant |
| 35705 | to the world. And again, O Cross, thou didst create a new | to the world. And again, O Cross, thou didst create a new | to the world. And again, O Cross, thou didst create a new |
| 35706 | world, when the blood of the spotless Lamb, the Christ Jesus, | world, when the blood of the spotless Lamb, the Christ Jesus, | world, when the blood of the spotless Lamb, the Christ Jesus, |
| 35707 | the Son of the Living God, was shed upon thee.’ | the Son of the Living God, was shed upon thee.’ | the Son of the Living God, was shed upon thee.’ |
| 35708 | And when Isaac the Samaritan had heard these things | And when Isaac the Samaritan had heard these things | And when Isaac the Samaritan had heard these things |
| 35709 | which Apa Bacchus was saying he marveltled, and spake unto | which Apa Bacchus was saying he marveltled, and spake unto | which Apa Bacchus was saying he marveltled, and spake unto |
| 35710 | him, saying, ‘Behold, thou sayest that Moses | wrought | him, saying, ‘Behold, thou sayest that Moses | wrought | him, saying, ‘Behold, thou sayest that Moses | wrought |
| 35711 | great miracles, and that he made powerless the spitting | great miracles, and that he made powerless the spitting | great miracles, and that he made powerless the spitting |
| 35712 | serpent! which used to kill those who were bitten by it. | serpent! which used to kill those who were bitten by it. | serpent! which used to kill those who were bitten by it. |
| 35713 | [Very well. Now tell me] what miracle the Cross ever did, | [Very well. Now tell me] what miracle the Cross ever did, | [Very well. Now tell me] what miracle the Cross ever did, |
| 35714 | so that I also may believe in it.” And Apa Bacehus answered | so that I also may believe in it.” And Apa Bacehus answered | so that I also may believe in it.” And Apa Bacehus answered |
| 35715 | and said unto him, Ⲟ Isaac the Samaritan, thou hast neither | and said unto him, ⲟⲓ Isaac the Samaritan, thou hast neither | and said unto him, oi Isaac the Samaritan, thou hast neither |
| 35716 | seen Moses nor his miracles, and hast, in any ease, only heard | seen Moses nor his miracles, and hast, in any ease, only heard | seen Moses nor his miracles, and hast, in any ease, only heard |
| 35717 | about him, [and yet thou believest in him]; if thou wert to | about him, [and yet thou believest in him]; if thou wert to | about him, [and yet thou believest in him]; if thou wert to |
| 35718 | see the power of the | Christ, wouldst thou believe ou Him, and | see the power of the | Christ, wouldst thou believe ou Him, and | see the power of the | Christ, wouldst thou believe ou Him, and |
| 35719 | on His Iloly Cross?” The Samaritan said unto him, ¢ Even | on His Iloly Cross?” The Samaritan said unto him, ¢ Even | on His Iloly Cross?” The Samaritan said unto him, ¢ Even |
| 35720 | if Moses and Joshua were to speak to me I should never | if Moses and Joshua were to speak to me I should never | if Moses and Joshua were to speak to me I should never |
| 35721 | believe in this wood of which thou speakest, unless I had | believe in this wood of which thou speakest, unless I had | believe in this wood of which thou speakest, unless I had |
| 35722 | seen some mighty deed performed by it.” And Apa Bacchus | seen some mighty deed performed by it.” And Apa Bacchus | seen some mighty deed performed by it.” And Apa Bacchus |
| 35723 | the presbyter answered, saying, Not for thy sake only will | the presbyter answered, saying, Not for thy sake only will | the presbyter answered, saying, Not for thy sake only will |
| 35724 | I perform this wonderful sign, but for the sake of this multi- | I perform this wonderful sign, but for the sake of this multi- | I perform this wonderful sign, but for the sake of this multi- |
| 35725 | tude of people whe have come to worship the wood of the | tude of people whe have come to worship the wood of the | tude of people whe have come to worship the wood of the |
| 35726 | Holy Cross of our | Lord Jesus the Christ, so that they may | Holy Cross of our | Lord Jesus the Christ, so that they may | Holy Cross of our | Lord Jesus the Christ, so that they may |
| 35727 | not be offended like thyself, and I will pray to Ilim that | not be offended like thyself, and I will pray to Ilim that | not be offended like thyself, and I will pray to Ilim that |
| 35728 | went up on the Cross, and died for us of His own free will, | went up on the Cross, and died for us of His own free will, | went up on the Cross, and died for us of His own free will, |
| 35729 | and for our salvation’ And he prayed by the side of the | and for our salvation’ And he prayed by the side of the | and for our salvation’ And he prayed by the side of the |
| 35730 | lake, saying, Ⲟ Thou Who didst make the rivers to flow | lake, saying, ⲟⲓ Thou Who didst make the rivers to flow | lake, saying, oi Thou Who didst make the rivers to flow |
| 35731 | with sweetness, so that men of every race might drink | with sweetness, so that men of every race might drink | with sweetness, so that men of every race might drink |
| 35732 | I Num. xxi. 9. | I Num. xxi. 9. | I Num. xxi. 9. |
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| 35734 | thereof, O Thon Who didst make the sea to be bitter, and | thereof, O Thon Who didst make the sea to be bitter, and | thereof, O Thon Who didst make the sea to be bitter, and |
| 35735 | then didst cause the rivers to flow into it, whereupon it ceased | then didst cause the rivers to flow into it, whereupon it ceased | then didst cause the rivers to flow into it, whereupon it ceased |
| 35736 | to be bitter, and became salt, who is there, O Thou man- | to be bitter, and became salt, who is there, O Thou man- | to be bitter, and became salt, who is there, O Thou man- |
| 35737 | loving | God, that can comprehend Thy wisdom ? Tor in the Fel. ⲟ | loving | God, that can comprehend Thy wisdom ? Tor in the Fel. Ⲟⲓ | loving | God, that can comprehend Thy wisdom ? Tor in the Fel. Oi |
| 35738 | very beginning Thou didst gather together the floods and | very beginning Thou didst gather together the floods and | very beginning Thou didst gather together the floods and |
| 35739 | waters into one place, and Thou didst make firm the earth in | waters into one place, and Thou didst make firm the earth in | waters into one place, and Thou didst make firm the earth in |
| 35740 | the heart of the waters. Thou didst divide the waters and | the heart of the waters. Thou didst divide the waters and | the heart of the waters. Thou didst divide the waters and |
| 35741 | didst make them into three parts. One part Thou didst make | didst make them into three parts. One part Thou didst make | didst make them into three parts. One part Thou didst make |
| 35742 | the firmament, and another part Thou didst make the sea and | the firmament, and another part Thou didst make the sea and | the firmament, and another part Thou didst make the sea and |
| 35743 | the rivers, and the third part Thou didst place under the | the rivers, and the third part Thou didst place under the | the rivers, and the third part Thou didst place under the |
| 35744 | earth, and Thy foresight did make beneficent regulations for | earth, and Thy foresight did make beneficent regulations for | earth, and Thy foresight did make beneficent regulations for |
| 35745 | them. Thus in the countries which have no rivers Thy good- | them. Thus in the countries which have no rivers Thy good- | them. Thus in the countries which have no rivers Thy good- |
| 35746 | ness gathereth together the rains, and those who have need of | ness gathereth together the rains, and those who have need of | ness gathereth together the rains, and those who have need of |
| 35747 | the water which is | under the earth will find it there. He Fol. 11 «1 | the water which is | under the earth will find it there. He Fol. 11 «1 | the water which is | under the earth will find it there. He Fol. 11 «1 |
| 35748 | who hath heard of Moses the Prophet [knoweth] that he ⲓ︦ⲑ︦ | who hath heard of Moses the Prophet [knoweth] that he ⲓ︦ⲑ︦ | who hath heard of Moses the Prophet [knoweth] that he i︦θ︦ |
| 35749 | made sweet the waters in Elim! that were in twelve wells. | made sweet the waters in Elim! that were in twelve wells. | made sweet the waters in Elim! that were in twelve wells. |
| 35750 | Thou didst shew him a certain kind of wood, that is to say, | Thou didst shew him a certain kind of wood, that is to say, | Thou didst shew him a certain kind of wood, that is to say, |
| 35751 | the wood of the Holy Cross. Thou art able to make these | the wood of the Holy Cross. Thou art able to make these | the wood of the Holy Cross. Thou art able to make these |
| 35752 | waters sweet, for unto Thee alone belongeth power over | waters sweet, for unto Thee alone belongeth power over | waters sweet, for unto Thee alone belongeth power over |
| 35753 | everything. Now therefore, O Lord my God, as Thou didst | everything. Now therefore, O Lord my God, as Thou didst | everything. Now therefore, O Lord my God, as Thou didst |
| 35754 | reveal this wood to Moses, so that every one who belonged to | reveal this wood to Moses, so that every one who belonged to | reveal this wood to Moses, so that every one who belonged to |
| 35755 | the people of Israel might believe, let now also Thy Name be | the people of Israel might believe, let now also Thy Name be | the people of Israel might believe, let now also Thy Name be |
| 35756 | glorified, even as Thou hast | been glorified by all Thy works. Fol. 11 « 2 | glorified, even as Thou hast | been glorified by all Thy works. Fol. 11 « 2 | glorified, even as Thou hast | been glorified by all Thy works. Fol. 11 « 2 |
| 35757 | And let not the heathen say, Where is their God ?’ | And let not the heathen say, Where is their God ?’ | And let not the heathen say, Where is their God ?’ |
| 35758 | And as Apa Bacchus was praymg to God a voice came | And as Apa Bacchus was praymg to God a voice came | And as Apa Bacchus was praymg to God a voice came |
| 35759 | unto him, saying, ‘Ie who believeth upon Me shall say to | unto him, saying, ‘Ie who believeth upon Me shall say to | unto him, saying, ‘Ie who believeth upon Me shall say to |
| 35760 | this mountain, Remove thyself to this place, and it shall move | this mountain, Remove thyself to this place, and it shall move | this mountain, Remove thyself to this place, and it shall move |
| 35761 | itself [there], and nothing shall be impossible for him that | itself [there], and nothing shall be impossible for him that | itself [there], and nothing shall be impossible for him that |
| 35762 | believeth.? For whosoever shall believe in the Cross shall be | believeth.? For whosoever shall believe in the Cross shall be | believeth.? For whosoever shall believe in the Cross shall be |
| 35763 | able to do these miracles, and he shall obtain whatsoever he | able to do these miracles, and he shall obtain whatsoever he | able to do these miracles, and he shall obtain whatsoever he |
| 35764 | seeketh ; and whosoever receiveth Me receiveth Him that | seeketh ; and whosoever receiveth Me receiveth Him that | seeketh ; and whosoever receiveth Me receiveth Him that |
| 35765 | sent Me. | Now therefore, that for which thou hast asked Me Fol. 114 1 | sent Me. | Now therefore, that for which thou hast asked Me Fol. 114 1 | sent Me. | Now therefore, that for which thou hast asked Me Fol. 114 1 |
| 35766 | shall be [given] unto thee, for the sake of the faith that is in ⲕ̄ | shall be [given] unto thee, for the sake of the faith that is in ⲕ | shall be [given] unto thee, for the sake of the faith that is in k |
| 35767 | 1 Exod. xv. 23-7 ; Num, xxxiii, 9. | 1 Exod. xv. 23-7 ; Num, xxxiii, 9. | 1 Exod. xv. 23-7 ; Num, xxxiii, 9. |
| 35768 | 2 Matt. xvii. 20 ; xxi. 21 ; Mark xi. 23. | 2 Matt. xvii. 20 ; xxi. 21 ; Mark xi. 23. | 2 Matt. xvii. 20 ; xxi. 21 ; Mark xi. 23. |
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| 35771 | thy heart. Whosoever layeth hold of perfect faith unto | thy heart. Whosoever layeth hold of perfect faith unto | thy heart. Whosoever layeth hold of perfect faith unto |
| 35772 | him belongeth everything.” Thereupon the holy man, Apa | him belongeth everything.” Thereupon the holy man, Apa | him belongeth everything.” Thereupon the holy man, Apa |
| 35773 | Bacchus, took two little pieces of wood, and tied them together | Bacchus, took two little pieces of wood, and tied them together | Bacchus, took two little pieces of wood, and tied them together |
| 35774 | in the form of the Holy Cross, and threw them into the lake | in the form of the Holy Cross, and threw them into the lake | in the form of the Holy Cross, and threw them into the lake |
| 35775 | of water, and cried out, saying, ¢ This lake hath Christ healed | of water, and cried out, saying, ¢ This lake hath Christ healed | of water, and cried out, saying, ¢ This lake hath Christ healed |
| 35776 | by His Cross, and the waters thereof shall be sweet from this | by His Cross, and the waters thereof shall be sweet from this | by His Cross, and the waters thereof shall be sweet from this |
| 35777 | time forth, and for ever and ever. Let every one who | | time forth, and for ever and ever. Let every one who | | time forth, and for ever and ever. Let every one who | |
| 35778 | Fol. 11 0 2 believeth in the Cross of Christ drink thereof in faith. But | Fol. 11 0 2 believeth in the Cross of Christ drink thereof in faith. But | Fol. 11 0 2 believeth in the Cross of Christ drink thereof in faith. But |
| 35779 | let not those who are enemies of Christ, and who do not | let not those who are enemies of Christ, and who do not | let not those who are enemies of Christ, and who do not |
| 35780 | believe in Him or His Cross, drink of the water of this lake, | believe in Him or His Cross, drink of the water of this lake, | believe in Him or His Cross, drink of the water of this lake, |
| 35781 | for it shall [taste] to them like vinegar and bitter gall.’ | for it shall [taste] to them like vinegar and bitter gall.’ | for it shall [taste] to them like vinegar and bitter gall.’ |
| 35782 | And when Apa Bacchus had finished pronouncing these | And when Apa Bacchus had finished pronouncing these | And when Apa Bacchus had finished pronouncing these |
| 35783 | words he cried out to the multitude in the voice of the Gospel, | words he cried out to the multitude in the voice of the Gospel, | words he cried out to the multitude in the voice of the Gospel, |
| 35784 | “Whosoever thirsteth let him come to me and drink,! and | “Whosoever thirsteth let him come to me and drink,! and | “Whosoever thirsteth let him come to me and drink,! and |
| 35785 | whosoever believeth in the Cross of Christ.” And a multitude | whosoever believeth in the Cross of Christ.” And a multitude | whosoever believeth in the Cross of Christ.” And a multitude |
| 35786 | of believers went to the lake, and took [water] from it, and | of believers went to the lake, and took [water] from it, and | of believers went to the lake, and took [water] from it, and |
| 35787 | they found it to be sweeter than honey, and exceedingly good. | they found it to be sweeter than honey, and exceedingly good. | they found it to be sweeter than honey, and exceedingly good. |
| 35788 | And when those who were pouring out (or, drawing) the water | And when those who were pouring out (or, drawing) the water | And when those who were pouring out (or, drawing) the water |
| 35789 | ol. 12 a 1 looked down into the lake, they discovered and saw | there | ol. 12 a 1 looked down into the lake, they discovered and saw | there | ol. 12 a 1 looked down into the lake, they discovered and saw | there |
| 35790 | [TEN | [TEN | [TEN |
| 35791 | a little cross in the form of a torch of light, and they all | a little cross in the form of a torch of light, and they all | a little cross in the form of a torch of light, and they all |
| 35792 | cried out, Ⲟⲡⲉ is the Christ Jesus and His glorious Cross.’ | cried out, Ⲟⲡⲉ is the Christ Jesus and His glorious Cross.’ | cried out, Ope is the Christ Jesus and His glorious Cross.’ |
| 35793 | And when the Samaritan heard these things he was afraid, | And when the Samaritan heard these things he was afraid, | And when the Samaritan heard these things he was afraid, |
| 35794 | and he did not wish to speak against the Cross again. | and he did not wish to speak against the Cross again. | and he did not wish to speak against the Cross again. |
| 35795 | And when the Samaritan was thirsty he went to drink water | And when the Samaritan was thirsty he went to drink water | And when the Samaritan was thirsty he went to drink water |
| 35796 | at his own watering place, and when he did not find any there | at his own watering place, and when he did not find any there | at his own watering place, and when he did not find any there |
| 35797 | he was greatly troubled in his mind, and he did not know | he was greatly troubled in his mind, and he did not know | he was greatly troubled in his mind, and he did not know |
| 35798 | what to do, for he and his men were consumed by thirst. | what to do, for he and his men were consumed by thirst. | what to do, for he and his men were consumed by thirst. |
| 35799 | And when he was suffering sorely from thirst, he rose up and | And when he was suffering sorely from thirst, he rose up and | And when he was suffering sorely from thirst, he rose up and |
| 35800 | Yol. 12 a 2 went to the lake, he and his men, to draw | water to drink, | Yol. 12 a 2 went to the lake, he and his men, to draw | water to drink, | Yol. 12 a 2 went to the lake, he and his men, to draw | water to drink, |
| 35801 | and the Samaritan looked down into the lake, and he saw the | and the Samaritan looked down into the lake, and he saw the | and the Samaritan looked down into the lake, and he saw the |
| 35802 | similitude of a eross which was in the form of a torch of light. | similitude of a eross which was in the form of a torch of light. | similitude of a eross which was in the form of a torch of light. |
| 35803 | Then taking boldness to his heart, and casting fear from him, | Then taking boldness to his heart, and casting fear from him, | Then taking boldness to his heart, and casting fear from him, |
| 35804 | he drew some water from the lake and drank, and he found | he drew some water from the lake and drank, and he found | he drew some water from the lake and drank, and he found |
| 35805 | that it was like unto vinegar, and that it was bitter and was | that it was like unto vinegar, and that it was bitter and was | that it was like unto vinegar, and that it was bitter and was |
| 35806 | ! Isa. lv. 1; John vii. 37. | ! Isa. lv. 1; John vii. 37. | ! Isa. lv. 1; John vii. 37. |
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| 35808 | stinking. And the Samaritan cried out, ¢ Verily, the Christ | stinking. And the Samaritan cried out, ¢ Verily, the Christ | stinking. And the Samaritan cried out, ¢ Verily, the Christ |
| 35809 | and His Cross are not working miracles for us to-day.’ | and His Cross are not working miracles for us to-day.’ | and His Cross are not working miracles for us to-day.’ |
| 35810 | And straightway he went to the holy man, Apa Bacchus, | And straightway he went to the holy man, Apa Bacchus, | And straightway he went to the holy man, Apa Bacchus, |
| 35811 | and he said unto him, ‘Take my possessions which I have | and he said unto him, ‘Take my possessions which I have | and he said unto him, ‘Take my possessions which I have |
| 35812 | brought on the road with me, and give them to the | poor, and Fol. 124 1 | brought on the road with me, and give them to the | poor, and Fol. 124 1 | brought on the road with me, and give them to the | poor, and Fol. 124 1 |
| 35813 | shew thou me the place of the wood of the Holy Cross, and wf | shew thou me the place of the wood of the Holy Cross, and wf | shew thou me the place of the wood of the Holy Cross, and wf |
| 35814 | I will worship it.” And the presbyter said unto him, Ⲙⲩ | I will worship it.” And the presbyter said unto him, Ⲙⲩ | I will worship it.” And the presbyter said unto him, Mi |
| 35815 | son, money may not be taken for the gift of the Holy Spirit. | son, money may not be taken for the gift of the Holy Spirit. | son, money may not be taken for the gift of the Holy Spirit. |
| 35816 | Nevertheless, if thou wouldst become perfect, arise, go into | Nevertheless, if thou wouldst become perfect, arise, go into | Nevertheless, if thou wouldst become perfect, arise, go into |
| 35817 | Jerusalem, and seek out the holy place of the Resurrection. | Jerusalem, and seek out the holy place of the Resurrection. | Jerusalem, and seek out the holy place of the Resurrection. |
| 35818 | Go thou into the church there, and thou wilt find our father | Go thou into the church there, and thou wilt find our father | Go thou into the church there, and thou wilt find our father |
| 35819 | the bishop, and the orthodox believers assembled with him, | the bishop, and the orthodox believers assembled with him, | the bishop, and the orthodox believers assembled with him, |
| 35820 | for they are celebrating the festival of the Holy Cross, to-day | for they are celebrating the festival of the Holy Cross, to-day | for they are celebrating the festival of the Holy Cross, to-day |
| 35821 | being the day of the festival of the finding thereof. And | being the day of the festival of the finding thereof. And | being the day of the festival of the finding thereof. And |
| 35822 | when thou hast gone in he will instruct thee in the way of | when thou hast gone in he will instruct thee in the way of | when thou hast gone in he will instruct thee in the way of |
| 35823 | salvation, and thou shalt see | the power of the Christ and Fol. 126 2 | salvation, and thou shalt see | the power of the Christ and Fol. 126 2 | salvation, and thou shalt see | the power of the Christ and Fol. 126 2 |
| 35824 | of His Holy Cross.” Then the holy presbyter, wishing to | of His Holy Cross.” Then the holy presbyter, wishing to | of His Holy Cross.” Then the holy presbyter, wishing to |
| 35825 | strengthen the heart of the Samaritan, and to confirm him | strengthen the heart of the Samaritan, and to confirm him | strengthen the heart of the Samaritan, and to confirm him |
| 35826 | in the faith, made the Sign of the Cross over the waters | in the faith, made the Sign of the Cross over the waters | in the faith, made the Sign of the Cross over the waters |
| 35827 | which had been drawn from the lake, and which were as acid | which had been drawn from the lake, and which were as acid | which had been drawn from the lake, and which were as acid |
| 35828 | as vinegar, and straightway they became sweet, and [the | as vinegar, and straightway they became sweet, and [the | as vinegar, and straightway they became sweet, and [the |
| 35829 | Samaritan] and his men drank of them in faith. And a very | Samaritan] and his men drank of them in faith. And a very | Samaritan] and his men drank of them in faith. And a very |
| 35830 | great multitude of people came to the holy man, Apa Bacchus | great multitude of people came to the holy man, Apa Bacchus | great multitude of people came to the holy man, Apa Bacchus |
| 35831 | the presbyter, and received a blessing at his hands. And | the presbyter, and received a blessing at his hands. And | the presbyter, and received a blessing at his hands. And |
| 35832 | when the [Samaritan] saw the multitudes he was greatly | when the [Samaritan] saw the multitudes he was greatly | when the [Samaritan] saw the multitudes he was greatly |
| 35833 | afflicted, and he departed and hid himself, and then he came | afflicted, and he departed and hid himself, and then he came | afflicted, and he departed and hid himself, and then he came |
| 35834 | into Jerusalem. And the multitudes of people who were by | into Jerusalem. And the multitudes of people who were by | into Jerusalem. And the multitudes of people who were by |
| 35835 | the lake rose up and came to Jerusalem, and | Isaac the ⲟⲓ. ϥⲓ | the lake rose up and came to Jerusalem, and | Isaac the ⲟⲓ. Ϥⲁⲓ | the lake rose up and came to Jerusalem, and | Isaac the oi. Fai |
| 35836 | Samaritan came with them, following after them with those KT | Samaritan came with them, following after them with those KT | Samaritan came with them, following after them with those KT |
| 35837 | who formed his company. | who formed his company. | who formed his company. |
| 35838 | We will [now] describe unto you a great miracle which | We will [now] describe unto you a great miracle which | We will [now] describe unto you a great miracle which |
| 35839 | took place, and which is worthy not to be passed over. Now | took place, and which is worthy not to be passed over. Now | took place, and which is worthy not to be passed over. Now |
| 35840 | certain men, who were round about the lake whereof we have | certain men, who were round about the lake whereof we have | certain men, who were round about the lake whereof we have |
| 35841 | been speaking, told us that the holy man, Apa Bacchus the | been speaking, told us that the holy man, Apa Bacchus the | been speaking, told us that the holy man, Apa Bacchus the |
| 35842 | presbyter, was praying over us, and when he ceased the water | presbyter, was praying over us, and when he ceased the water | presbyter, was praying over us, and when he ceased the water |
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| 35843 | Fol, 13 « 2 | Fol, 13 « 2 | Fol, 13 « 2 |
| 35844 | Fol. 1301 | Fol. 1301 | Fol. 1301 |
| 35845 | ⲇ | ⲇ | ḋ |
| 35846 | Fol. 151 2 | Fol. 151 2 | Fol. 151 2 |
| 35847 | 774 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 774 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 774 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS |
| 35848 | whieh had been stinking and full of worms became sweet | whieh had been stinking and full of worms became sweet | whieh had been stinking and full of worms became sweet |
| 35849 | water. And they said, moreover, ¢ When Apa Baeehus had | water. And they said, moreover, ¢ When Apa Baeehus had | water. And they said, moreover, ¢ When Apa Baeehus had |
| 35850 | goue into the lake we saw with our own eyes the form of the | goue into the lake we saw with our own eyes the form of the | goue into the lake we saw with our own eyes the form of the |
| 35851 | (ross, whieh was like unto a fiery toreh, and shone exeeedingly | | (ross, whieh was like unto a fiery toreh, and shone exeeedingly | | (ross, whieh was like unto a fiery toreh, and shone exeeedingly | |
| 35852 | brightly.” And when the people had drunk they found the | brightly.” And when the people had drunk they found the | brightly.” And when the people had drunk they found the |
| 35853 | water exceedingly sweet, and they would never have known | water exceedingly sweet, and they would never have known | water exceedingly sweet, and they would never have known |
| 35854 | that the waters were at one time putrid had it not been | that the waters were at one time putrid had it not been | that the waters were at one time putrid had it not been |
| 35855 | that one of them knew how to read. He saw eertain letters | that one of them knew how to read. He saw eertain letters | that one of them knew how to read. He saw eertain letters |
| 35856 | written upon a wall which was plastered with ashes, and there | written upon a wall which was plastered with ashes, and there | written upon a wall which was plastered with ashes, and there |
| 35857 | were written upon it letters whieh had been traced by the | were written upon it letters whieh had been traced by the | were written upon it letters whieh had been traced by the |
| 35858 | holy man, Apa Baechus, thus: ¢Coneerning the matter of its | holy man, Apa Baechus, thus: ¢Coneerning the matter of its | holy man, Apa Baechus, thus: ¢Coneerning the matter of its |
| 35859 | waters. The Christ and His Holy Cross made them sweet, | waters. The Christ and His Holy Cross made them sweet, | waters. The Christ and His Holy Cross made them sweet, |
| 35860 | so that believing men might drink of the same freely, and | so that believing men might drink of the same freely, and | so that believing men might drink of the same freely, and |
| 35861 | with thanksgiving, and so that they might be unto them for | with thanksgiving, and so that they might be unto them for | with thanksgiving, and so that they might be unto them for |
| 35862 | healing. When, however, the enemies of the Christ, who | healing. When, however, the enemies of the Christ, who | healing. When, however, the enemies of the Christ, who |
| 35863 | believe neither in Him nor in His life-giving and saving | | believe neither in Him nor in His life-giving and saving | | believe neither in Him nor in His life-giving and saving | |
| 35864 | (Cross, drink this water it shall become unto them as acid as | (Cross, drink this water it shall become unto them as acid as | (Cross, drink this water it shall become unto them as acid as |
| 35865 | strong vinegar and bitter” And when the believing men | strong vinegar and bitter” And when the believing men | strong vinegar and bitter” And when the believing men |
| 35866 | heard these things from the man who knew how to read | heard these things from the man who knew how to read | heard these things from the man who knew how to read |
| 35867 | letters they drew some of the water, and they drank, and they | letters they drew some of the water, and they drank, and they | letters they drew some of the water, and they drank, and they |
| 35868 | found it to be exeeedingly sweet. And they marvelled when | found it to be exeeedingly sweet. And they marvelled when | found it to be exeeedingly sweet. And they marvelled when |
| 35869 | they saw the place of the Cross of light at the bottom of the | they saw the place of the Cross of light at the bottom of the | they saw the place of the Cross of light at the bottom of the |
| 35870 | lake; now it was like unto a torch of fire. And when those | lake; now it was like unto a torch of fire. And when those | lake; now it was like unto a torch of fire. And when those |
| 35871 | who were siek bathed themselves in the water they obtained | who were siek bathed themselves in the water they obtained | who were siek bathed themselves in the water they obtained |
| 35872 | relief. Now the lake was in the field of Pidén, in | Diospolis.! | relief. Now the lake was in the field of Pidén, in | Diospolis.! | relief. Now the lake was in the field of Pidén, in | Diospolis.! |
| 35873 | And when those who were enemies of the Christ passed on to | And when those who were enemies of the Christ passed on to | And when those who were enemies of the Christ passed on to |
| 35874 | drink from the lake the water thereof became [in their | drink from the lake the water thereof became [in their | drink from the lake the water thereof became [in their |
| 35875 | mouths] like exceedingly strong acid, and it was to them | mouths] like exceedingly strong acid, and it was to them | mouths] like exceedingly strong acid, and it was to them |
| 35876 | putrid ; but to those who eonfessed the Christ and who | putrid ; but to those who eonfessed the Christ and who | putrid ; but to those who eonfessed the Christ and who |
| 35877 | believed on His Holy Cross with all their hearts the water | believed on His Holy Cross with all their hearts the water | believed on His Holy Cross with all their hearts the water |
| 35878 | was sweet and cool. And because of this matter many pagans | was sweet and cool. And because of this matter many pagans | was sweet and cool. And because of this matter many pagans |
| 35879 | transferred themselves to the faith of the Christ, that is to | transferred themselves to the faith of the Christ, that is to | transferred themselves to the faith of the Christ, that is to |
| 35880 | say, through the appearanee of the Cross which was visible to | say, through the appearanee of the Cross which was visible to | say, through the appearanee of the Cross which was visible to |
| 35881 | ! The pool, or lake, referred to is clearly the famous pool now called by | ! The pool, or lake, referred to is clearly the famous pool now called by | ! The pool, or lake, referred to is clearly the famous pool now called by |
| 35882 | the Arabs ‘Ain ash-Shems, at Heliopolis, near Cairo. | the Arabs ‘Ain ash-Shems, at Heliopolis, near Cairo. | the Arabs ‘Ain ash-Shems, at Heliopolis, near Cairo. |
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| 35883 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 775 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 775 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 775 |
| 35884 | every one at the bottom of the lake, for it was shining brightly | every one at the bottom of the lake, for it was shining brightly | every one at the bottom of the lake, for it was shining brightly |
| 35885 | like a flame of fire. | And the very large number of believers Fol. 14 a 1 | like a flame of fire. | And the very large number of believers Fol. 14 a 1 | like a flame of fire. | And the very large number of believers Fol. 14 a 1 |
| 35886 | from that district gathered themselves together, and they were fe | from that district gathered themselves together, and they were fe | from that district gathered themselves together, and they were fe |
| 35887 | all of the same mind, and they built a church close to that | all of the same mind, and they built a church close to that | all of the same mind, and they built a church close to that |
| 35888 | lake, and they called it the ¢ Similitude of the Cross’. And | lake, and they called it the ¢ Similitude of the Cross’. And | lake, and they called it the ¢ Similitude of the Cross’. And |
| 35889 | I, Cyril, the least of men, consecrated it, and the miracle | I, Cyril, the least of men, consecrated it, and the miracle | I, Cyril, the least of men, consecrated it, and the miracle |
| 35890 | which took place therein I myself saw with mine own eyes. | which took place therein I myself saw with mine own eyes. | which took place therein I myself saw with mine own eyes. |
| 35891 | And behold, I will tell you about it by the love of God. Now | And behold, I will tell you about it by the love of God. Now | And behold, I will tell you about it by the love of God. Now |
| 35892 | lest it should appear to you that we are forgetting the | lest it should appear to you that we are forgetting the | lest it should appear to you that we are forgetting the |
| 35893 | principal subjects [of our discourse], that is to say, the Cross | principal subjects [of our discourse], that is to say, the Cross | principal subjects [of our discourse], that is to say, the Cross |
| 35894 | of our Lord Christ, | and the verse which is written in the Fol. 14a 2 | of our Lord Christ, | and the verse which is written in the Fol. 14a 2 | of our Lord Christ, | and the verse which is written in the Fol. 14a 2 |
| 35895 | Psalms, The Lord is King; let the earth rejoice,’ ! and the | Psalms, The Lord is King; let the earth rejoice,’ ! and the | Psalms, The Lord is King; let the earth rejoice,’ ! and the |
| 35896 | words which God spake unto Moses, saying, Make ye to Me | words which God spake unto Moses, saying, Make ye to Me | words which God spake unto Moses, saying, Make ye to Me |
| 35897 | a feast three times every year,” 2 and also Isaac the Samaritan, | a feast three times every year,” 2 and also Isaac the Samaritan, | a feast three times every year,” 2 and also Isaac the Samaritan, |
| 35898 | whom I baptized, we will now finish our discourse on these | whom I baptized, we will now finish our discourse on these | whom I baptized, we will now finish our discourse on these |
| 35899 | subjects, and we will then bring it to a close, by the Will of | subjects, and we will then bring it to a close, by the Will of | subjects, and we will then bring it to a close, by the Will of |
| 35900 | God, to the glory of the Cross, the festival of which we are | God, to the glory of the Cross, the festival of which we are | God, to the glory of the Cross, the festival of which we are |
| 35901 | celebrating this day, and by Him Who went up on it, our | celebrating this day, and by Him Who went up on it, our | celebrating this day, and by Him Who went up on it, our |
| 35902 | Lord Jesus the Christ. | Lord Jesus the Christ. | Lord Jesus the Christ. |
| 35903 | And it came to pass that when Isaac the Samaritan had | And it came to pass that when Isaac the Samaritan had | And it came to pass that when Isaac the Samaritan had |
| 35904 | come | into Jerusalem he enquired at once for Cyril, my Fol. 144 1 | come | into Jerusalem he enquired at once for Cyril, my Fol. 144 1 | come | into Jerusalem he enquired at once for Cyril, my Fol. 144 1 |
| 35905 | feeble self, and he was told by a deacon, ¢ Cyril is celebrating K€ | feeble self, and he was told by a deacon, ¢ Cyril is celebrating K€ | feeble self, and he was told by a deacon, ¢ Cyril is celebrating K€ |
| 35906 | the festival in the shrine of the Resurrection, the festival of | the festival in the shrine of the Resurrection, the festival of | the festival in the shrine of the Resurrection, the festival of |
| 35907 | the Holy Cross.” And Isaac said, ¢ Wilt thon take me to him ? | the Holy Cross.” And Isaac said, ¢ Wilt thon take me to him ? | the Holy Cross.” And Isaac said, ¢ Wilt thon take me to him ? |
| 35908 | 1 am not a Christian, but a Samaritan ; I have, however, secn | 1 am not a Christian, but a Samaritan ; I have, however, secn | 1 am not a Christian, but a Samaritan ; I have, however, secn |
| 35909 | a great miracle in connection with the power of the Cross.’ | a great miracle in connection with the power of the Cross.’ | a great miracle in connection with the power of the Cross.’ |
| 35910 | And the deacon came and told me, and IT gave him permission | And the deacon came and told me, and IT gave him permission | And the deacon came and told me, and IT gave him permission |
| 35911 | to bring Isaac to me. And I said, ‘Go, bring in the | to bring Isaac to me. And I said, ‘Go, bring in the | to bring Isaac to me. And I said, ‘Go, bring in the |
| 35912 | wandering sheep, and take him into the church of the Christ, Fol. 145 2 | wandering sheep, and take him into the church of the Christ, Fol. 145 2 | wandering sheep, and take him into the church of the Christ, Fol. 145 2 |
| 35913 | and let him hear the words of the catechism; and when his | and let him hear the words of the catechism; and when his | and let him hear the words of the catechism; and when his |
| 35914 | repentance is manifest to every ome we will baptize him.’ | repentance is manifest to every ome we will baptize him.’ | repentance is manifest to every ome we will baptize him.’ |
| 35915 | And the deacon went to Isaac and said unto him, ‘Come into | And the deacon went to Isaac and said unto him, ‘Come into | And the deacon went to Isaac and said unto him, ‘Come into |
| 35916 | the church, and thou shalt see the might of the Holy Cross.’ | the church, and thou shalt see the might of the Holy Cross.’ | the church, and thou shalt see the might of the Holy Cross.’ |
| 35917 | 1 Ps. xevii. 1. 2 Exod. xxiii. 14. | 1 Ps. xevii. 1. 2 Exod. xxiii. 14. | 1 Ps. xevii. 1. 2 Exod. xxiii. 14. |
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| 35918 | Fol. 15a 1 | Fol. 15a 1 | Fol. 15a 1 |
| 35919 | ⲛⲍ | ⲛⲍ | nz |
| 35920 | Fol. 15a 2 | Fol. 15a 2 | Fol. 15a 2 |
| 35921 | Fol. 15 v1 | Fol. 15 v1 | Fol. 15 v1 |
| 35922 | RH | RH | RH |
| 35923 | 776 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 776 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 776 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS |
| 35924 | And he put the men of his company into a certain part of | And he put the men of his company into a certain part of | And he put the men of his company into a certain part of |
| 35925 | the church, and he saw what made him greatly afraid, | the church, and he saw what made him greatly afraid, | the church, and he saw what made him greatly afraid, |
| 35926 | namely, a multitude of beings dressed in white. And he | namely, a multitude of beings dressed in white. And he | namely, a multitude of beings dressed in white. And he |
| 35927 | was terrified and seized with quaking, and he would most | was terrified and seized with quaking, and he would most | was terrified and seized with quaking, and he would most |
| 35928 | certainly have fled from the church if the | deacon had not | certainly have fled from the church if the | deacon had not | certainly have fled from the church if the | deacon had not |
| 35929 | put courage into his heart, saying, ¢ Fear not, for the Christ | put courage into his heart, saying, ¢ Fear not, for the Christ | put courage into his heart, saying, ¢ Fear not, for the Christ |
| 35930 | shall receive thee to Him.” And he remained and listened to | shall receive thee to Him.” And he remained and listened to | shall receive thee to Him.” And he remained and listened to |
| 35931 | the passage that was being read, that is to say, the verse that | the passage that was being read, that is to say, the verse that | the passage that was being read, that is to say, the verse that |
| 35932 | ⲅⲉ read in [the Book of] Ezekiel the Prophet (and the words | ⲅⲉ read in [the Book of] Ezekiel the Prophet (and the words | ge read in [the Book of] Ezekiel the Prophet (and the words |
| 35933 | were fulfilled in him), Ⲓ do not desire the death of a sinner, | were fulfilled in him), ⲓ do not desire the death of a sinner, | were fulfilled in him), i do not desire the death of a sinner, |
| 35934 | but that he turn, and repent of his evil ways, and live)?! | but that he turn, and repent of his evil ways, and live)?! | but that he turn, and repent of his evil ways, and live)?! |
| 35935 | And again, ‘There is joy in heaven over a sinner that | And again, ‘There is joy in heaven over a sinner that | And again, ‘There is joy in heaven over a sinner that |
| 35936 | repenteth.’ 2 | repenteth.’ 2 | repenteth.’ 2 |
| 35937 | And when he heard these things he drove fear out of | And when he heard these things he drove fear out of | And when he heard these things he drove fear out of |
| 35938 | himself, and his spirit exulted, and he hearkened to the word | himself, and his spirit exulted, and he hearkened to the word | himself, and his spirit exulted, and he hearkened to the word |
| 35939 | of God, and | he paid diligent attention to the words which | of God, and | he paid diligent attention to the words which | of God, and | he paid diligent attention to the words which |
| 35940 | he heard. And they burned within him like a fire, and they | he heard. And they burned within him like a fire, and they | he heard. And they burned within him like a fire, and they |
| 35941 | were as sharp as a sword, according to what the prophet spake, | were as sharp as a sword, according to what the prophet spake, | were as sharp as a sword, according to what the prophet spake, |
| 35942 | saying, < The Lord spake unto me, saying, Behold, I have | saying, < The Lord spake unto me, saying, Behold, I have | saying, < The Lord spake unto me, saying, Behold, I have |
| 35943 | set my words in thy mouth like a fire, and my people like" | set my words in thy mouth like a fire, and my people like" | set my words in thy mouth like a fire, and my people like" |
| 35944 | wood for the burning.”’® Thus then do we complete the | wood for the burning.”’® Thus then do we complete the | wood for the burning.”’® Thus then do we complete the |
| 35945 | fundamental argument of our discourse on the verse which | fundamental argument of our discourse on the verse which | fundamental argument of our discourse on the verse which |
| 35946 | is written in the Psalms, ¢ The Lord is King; let the earth | is written in the Psalms, ¢ The Lord is King; let the earth | is written in the Psalms, ¢ The Lord is King; let the earth |
| 35947 | rejoice.”* The kingdom [is that of] the Only-begotten Son | rejoice.”* The kingdom [is that of] the Only-begotten Son | rejoice.”* The kingdom [is that of] the Only-begotten Son |
| 35948 | of God the Father, and of His great ekaltedness. He arrayed | of God the Father, and of His great ekaltedness. He arrayed | of God the Father, and of His great ekaltedness. He arrayed |
| 35949 | Himself in humility, He came to us, | He humbled [His] | Himself in humility, He came to us, | He humbled [His] | Himself in humility, He came to us, | He humbled [His] |
| 35950 | pride, [and He was] not like the sacrifice which is slaughtered | pride, [and He was] not like the sacrifice which is slaughtered | pride, [and He was] not like the sacrifice which is slaughtered |
| 35951 | straightway, but He was left bound until the appointed time | straightway, but He was left bound until the appointed time | straightway, but He was left bound until the appointed time |
| 35952 | of the Father. And when the appointed time for which He | of the Father. And when the appointed time for which He | of the Father. And when the appointed time for which He |
| 35953 | had come was fulfilled, according to His own free will, and | had come was fulfilled, according to His own free will, and | had come was fulfilled, according to His own free will, and |
| 35954 | according to the dispensation of the Will of His Father, [the | according to the dispensation of the Will of His Father, [the | according to the dispensation of the Will of His Father, [the |
| 35955 | Jews] crucified Him for our sake, and He died and rose from | Jews] crucified Him for our sake, and He died and rose from | Jews] crucified Him for our sake, and He died and rose from |
| 35956 | the dead. He despoiled Amente, He brought up therefrom | the dead. He despoiled Amente, He brought up therefrom | the dead. He despoiled Amente, He brought up therefrom |
| 35957 | ! Ezek. xviii. 32 ; xxxiii. 11. ? Luke xv. 7, 10. | ! Ezek. xviii. 32 ; xxxiii. 11. ? Luke xv. 7, 10. | ! Ezek. xviii. 32 ; xxxiii. 11. ? Luke xv. 7, 10. |
| 35958 | 3 Jer. v. 14. 4 Ps. xevil. 1. | 3 Jer. v. 14. 4 Ps. xevil. 1. | 3 Jer. v. 14. 4 Ps. xevil. 1. |
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| 35959 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 777 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 777 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 777 |
| 35960 | the [souls who were in] eaptivity, and departed with them to | the [souls who were in] eaptivity, and departed with them to | the [souls who were in] eaptivity, and departed with them to |
| 35961 | His Good Father, and sat down upon the glorious throne on | His Good Father, and sat down upon the glorious throne on | His Good Father, and sat down upon the glorious throne on |
| 35962 | the right hand of His Father. And the hosts of heaven eried | the right hand of His Father. And the hosts of heaven eried | the right hand of His Father. And the hosts of heaven eried |
| 35963 | out, saying, ‘ The Lord is King, from the trees of the | wood Fol. 155 2 | out, saying, ‘ The Lord is King, from the trees of the | wood Fol. 155 2 | out, saying, ‘ The Lord is King, from the trees of the | wood Fol. 155 2 |
| 35964 | oo HCE Let the heavens be glad, let the earth be glad, | oo HCE Let the heavens be glad, let the earth be glad, | oo HCE Let the heavens be glad, let the earth be glad, |
| 35965 | for He hath had mercy on His people, and hath redeemed | for He hath had mercy on His people, and hath redeemed | for He hath had mercy on His people, and hath redeemed |
| 35966 | their eaptivity. The Lord is King. He hath put on | their eaptivity. The Lord is King. He hath put on | their eaptivity. The Lord is King. He hath put on |
| 35967 | strength, He hath girded it ⲟ that is to say, the flesh | strength, He hath girded it ⲟⲓ that is to say, the flesh | strength, He hath girded it oi that is to say, the flesh |
| 35968 | which He took from the holy Virgin Mary, and which she | which He took from the holy Virgin Mary, and which she | which He took from the holy Virgin Mary, and which she |
| 35969 | put on Him. And she beeame one with Him in His God- | put on Him. And she beeame one with Him in His God- | put on Him. And she beeame one with Him in His God- |
| 35970 | head. He went up into heaven, He sat down at the right | head. He went up into heaven, He sat down at the right | head. He went up into heaven, He sat down at the right |
| 35971 | hand of His Father upon the throne of His glory, He | hand of His Father upon the throne of His glory, He | hand of His Father upon the throne of His glory, He |
| 35972 | created a thing of might, Ⲡⲉ bound Himself to it, that is | created a thing of might, ⲡⲉ bound Himself to it, that is | created a thing of might, pe bound Himself to it, that is |
| 35973 | to say, the wood of the Holy Cross, and He loaded Himself | to say, the wood of the Holy Cross, and He loaded Himself | to say, the wood of the Holy Cross, and He loaded Himself |
| 35974 | therewith, and took it up with Him into heaven. And He | therewith, and took it up with Him into heaven. And He | therewith, and took it up with Him into heaven. And He |
| 35975 | will bring it again with Ilim at His seeond coming | when Fol. 16 « 1 | will bring it again with Ilim at His seeond coming | when Fol. 16 « 1 | will bring it again with Ilim at His seeond coming | when Fol. 16 « 1 |
| 35976 | He shall eome to judge those who are living and those who ⲕ︦ⲑ︦ | He shall eome to judge those who are living and those who ⲕ︦ⲑ︦ | He shall eome to judge those who are living and those who k︦θ︦ |
| 35977 | are dead. The righteous and the sinners, [and] those who | are dead. The righteous and the sinners, [and] those who | are dead. The righteous and the sinners, [and] those who |
| 35978 | have believed in the Cross, shall see [it] going before Ilim, | have believed in the Cross, shall see [it] going before Ilim, | have believed in the Cross, shall see [it] going before Ilim, |
| 35979 | and the angels earrying along the Cross like the standard- | and the angels earrying along the Cross like the standard- | and the angels earrying along the Cross like the standard- |
| 35980 | bearers of an army. | bearers of an army. | bearers of an army. |
| 35981 | But some one will say unto me, ¢ Why did they erucify | But some one will say unto me, ¢ Why did they erucify | But some one will say unto me, ¢ Why did they erucify |
| 35982 | Him, and bring the Cross to the plaee of giving judgement ? | Him, and bring the Cross to the plaee of giving judgement ? | Him, and bring the Cross to the plaee of giving judgement ? |
| 35983 | Why did they bring Him ?’ [They did so] because of the | Why did they bring Him ?’ [They did so] because of the | Why did they bring Him ?’ [They did so] because of the |
| 35984 | stupid Jews, and beeause of every one who did not believe | stupid Jews, and beeause of every one who did not believe | stupid Jews, and beeause of every one who did not believe |
| 35985 | in the Cross of Jesus, and in order that they might not | in the Cross of Jesus, and in order that they might not | in the Cross of Jesus, and in order that they might not |
| 35986 | think that He was different from Him that would come as | think that He was different from Him that would come as | think that He was different from Him that would come as |
| 35987 | a judge to judge those who were living and those who were | a judge to judge those who were living and those who were | a judge to judge those who were living and those who were |
| 35988 | dead. For He shall eome in the glory of His Father, and | dead. For He shall eome in the glory of His Father, and | dead. For He shall eome in the glory of His Father, and |
| 35989 | with His angels, and He shall display the Symbol of | the Fol. 164 2 | with His angels, and He shall display the Symbol of | the Fol. 164 2 | with His angels, and He shall display the Symbol of | the Fol. 164 2 |
| 35990 | Cross of heaven (7), that Cross which is the hope of every | Cross of heaven (7), that Cross which is the hope of every | Cross of heaven (7), that Cross which is the hope of every |
| 35991 | one who shall be sealed therewith. To sum up the matter: | one who shall be sealed therewith. To sum up the matter: | one who shall be sealed therewith. To sum up the matter: |
| 35992 | Baptism is incomplete without [the Sign of] the Cross. And | Baptism is incomplete without [the Sign of] the Cross. And | Baptism is incomplete without [the Sign of] the Cross. And |
| 35993 | 1 Ps. Ixxxv. 1; xciii. 1; xevi. 6, 12. 2 Acts x, 42; 2 Tim. iv. 1. | 1 Ps. Ixxxv. 1; xciii. 1; xevi. 6, 12. 2 Acts x, 42; 2 Tim. iv. 1. | 1 Ps. Ixxxv. 1; xciii. 1; xevi. 6, 12. 2 Acts x, 42; 2 Tim. iv. 1. |
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| 35994 | Fol. 16 5 1 | Fol. 16 5 1 | Fol. 16 5 1 |
| 35995 | A | A | A |
| 35996 | Fol. 16 5 2 | Fol. 16 5 2 | Fol. 16 5 2 |
| 35997 | 778 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 778 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 778 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS |
| 35998 | doth not the priest make the Sign of the Cross over the vessel | doth not the priest make the Sign of the Cross over the vessel | doth not the priest make the Sign of the Cross over the vessel |
| 35999 | of baptism with his finger? Otherwise it would lack the | of baptism with his finger? Otherwise it would lack the | of baptism with his finger? Otherwise it would lack the |
| 36000 | IToly Spirit. It is the Cross wherewith demons and unclean | IToly Spirit. It is the Cross wherewith demons and unclean | IToly Spirit. It is the Cross wherewith demons and unclean |
| 36001 | spirits are driven away, and when the Sign of the Cross is | spirits are driven away, and when the Sign of the Cross is | spirits are driven away, and when the Sign of the Cross is |
| 36002 | made against them they flee from (?) the Holy Life; it is the | made against them they flee from (?) the Holy Life; it is the | made against them they flee from (?) the Holy Life; it is the |
| 36003 | pledge of the kingdom which is in the heavens. | pledge of the kingdom which is in the heavens. | pledge of the kingdom which is in the heavens. |
| 36004 | Now observe, O my sons and daughters, that the hour is | Now observe, O my sons and daughters, that the hour is | Now observe, O my sons and daughters, that the hour is |
| 36005 | far advanced. And I observe also the multitude of people | far advanced. And I observe also the multitude of people | far advanced. And I observe also the multitude of people |
| 36006 | who have come to the festival, wishing to hear the word of | who have come to the festival, wishing to hear the word of | who have come to the festival, wishing to hear the word of |
| 36007 | God in purity, and to celebrate the festival, for the Lord said, | | God in purity, and to celebrate the festival, for the Lord said, | | God in purity, and to celebrate the festival, for the Lord said, | |
| 36008 | “ Make three seasons [of the year] festivals to Me,” that is | “ Make three seasons [of the year] festivals to Me,” that is | “ Make three seasons [of the year] festivals to Me,” that is |
| 36009 | to say, ‘ Make a festival to Me three times.” On the four- | to say, ‘ Make a festival to Me three times.” On the four- | to say, ‘ Make a festival to Me three times.” On the four- |
| 36010 | teenth day of the new month, which is Parmoute,! God com- | teenth day of the new month, which is Parmoute,! God com- | teenth day of the new month, which is Parmoute,! God com- |
| 36011 | manded Moses to cause to be slain a sheep, perfect in every | manded Moses to cause to be slain a sheep, perfect in every | manded Moses to cause to be slain a sheep, perfect in every |
| 36012 | respect and a full year old, and to smear the doorposts of | respect and a full year old, and to smear the doorposts of | respect and a full year old, and to smear the doorposts of |
| 36013 | their houses [with the blood], so that the destroyer might not | their houses [with the blood], so that the destroyer might not | their houses [with the blood], so that the destroyer might not |
| 36014 | destroy ther first-born? And for us also who are Christians | destroy ther first-born? And for us also who are Christians | destroy ther first-born? And for us also who are Christians |
| 36015 | a spotless Lamb hath been slain for us, Christ Jesus the Lord, | a spotless Lamb hath been slain for us, Christ Jesus the Lord, | a spotless Lamb hath been slain for us, Christ Jesus the Lord, |
| 36016 | to Whom the true lamb, Mary, the spotless Virgin, gave | to Whom the true lamb, Mary, the spotless Virgin, gave | to Whom the true lamb, Mary, the spotless Virgin, gave |
| 36017 | birth. For He was slain upon the Cross on the fourteenth | | birth. For He was slain upon the Cross on the fourteenth | | birth. For He was slain upon the Cross on the fourteenth | |
| 36018 | day of the new month, and He was slain upon the rock of | day of the new month, and He was slain upon the rock of | day of the new month, and He was slain upon the rock of |
| 36019 | stone, (folgotha,? that is to say, ¢ the place of a skull’. And | stone, (folgotha,? that is to say, ¢ the place of a skull’. And | stone, (folgotha,? that is to say, ¢ the place of a skull’. And |
| 36020 | they pierced IIis right side, and blood and water came out. | they pierced IIis right side, and blood and water came out. | they pierced IIis right side, and blood and water came out. |
| 36021 | On what was Ilis Blood poured out? Behold, it was shed | On what was Ilis Blood poured out? Behold, it was shed | On what was Ilis Blood poured out? Behold, it was shed |
| 36022 | on a rock of stone, on Golgotha, and that Blood shall never | on a rock of stone, on Golgotha, and that Blood shall never | on a rock of stone, on Golgotha, and that Blood shall never |
| 36023 | disappear until the end of the world, and that Blood shall be | disappear until the end of the world, and that Blood shall be | disappear until the end of the world, and that Blood shall be |
| 36024 | a mark of shame for the Jews, and of disgrace for the people. | a mark of shame for the Jews, and of disgrace for the people. | a mark of shame for the Jews, and of disgrace for the people. |
| 36025 | And we Christians take that Blood and shed it on the door- | And we Christians take that Blood and shed it on the door- | And we Christians take that Blood and shed it on the door- |
| 36026 | posts of our houses, that is to say, on our mouths, and on our | posts of our houses, that is to say, on our mouths, and on our | posts of our houses, that is to say, on our mouths, and on our |
| 36027 | lips. And when we have received His perfect Blood, and | lips. And when we have received His perfect Blood, and | lips. And when we have received His perfect Blood, and |
| 36028 | 1 April 9. 3 Exod. xii. 1-13, | 1 April 9. 3 Exod. xii. 1-13, | 1 April 9. 3 Exod. xii. 1-13, |
| 36029 | ⲉ Heb. N3303, Chald. NADI, Ar. alge. | ⲉ Heb. N3303, Chald. NADI, Ar. alge. | e Heb. N3303, Chald. NADI, Ar. alge. |
| 36030 | t The skull referred to is said to be that of Adam, whose bones were | t The skull referred to is said to be that of Adam, whose bones were | t The skull referred to is said to be that of Adam, whose bones were |
| 36031 | buried in this place by DMelchizedek, Gohl sh 8s will oa | buried in this place by DMelchizedek, Gohl sh 8s will oa | buried in this place by DMelchizedek, Gohl sh 8s will oa |
| 36032 | oo! (las. See Bar Bahlul, ed. Duval, col. 418, | oo! (las. See Bar Bahlul, ed. Duval, col. 418, | oo! (las. See Bar Bahlul, ed. Duval, col. 418, |
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| 36033 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 779 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 779 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 779 |
| 36034 | have drunk thereof, | we eat His Flesh, and we are safe from | have drunk thereof, | we eat His Flesh, and we are safe from | have drunk thereof, | we eat His Flesh, and we are safe from |
| 36035 | destruction, and we trample upon the Devil and all his evil | destruction, and we trample upon the Devil and all his evil | destruction, and we trample upon the Devil and all his evil |
| 36036 | thoughts. | thoughts. | thoughts. |
| 36037 | Where did they lay the Body of the Lord? They laid it | Where did they lay the Body of the Lord? They laid it | Where did they lay the Body of the Lord? They laid it |
| 36038 | in a tomb, which was in the place wherein we celebrate the | in a tomb, which was in the place wherein we celebrate the | in a tomb, which was in the place wherein we celebrate the |
| 36039 | festival this day. And who was 1t that raised Him from the | festival this day. And who was 1t that raised Him from the | festival this day. And who was 1t that raised Him from the |
| 36040 | dead ? No man is able to find out this matter, nor doth any | dead ? No man is able to find out this matter, nor doth any | dead ? No man is able to find out this matter, nor doth any |
| 36041 | one know it, except the Father alone, Who raised Him up | one know it, except the Father alone, Who raised Him up | one know it, except the Father alone, Who raised Him up |
| 36042 | from the dead. For it saith in the Book of Psalms, Ⲓⲉ | from the dead. For it saith in the Book of Psalms, Ⲓⲉ | from the dead. For it saith in the Book of Psalms, Ie |
| 36043 | Lord hath risen like a man who hath been asleep, and like | Lord hath risen like a man who hath been asleep, and like | Lord hath risen like a man who hath been asleep, and like |
| 36044 | a warrior who hath been | drunk with wine”? Who was the | a warrior who hath been | drunk with wine”? Who was the | a warrior who hath been | drunk with wine”? Who was the |
| 36045 | first person to meet Him, or unto whom did He shew Himself | first person to meet Him, or unto whom did He shew Himself | first person to meet Him, or unto whom did He shew Himself |
| 36046 | except Mary the Magdalene, the Mary who was the sister of | except Mary the Magdalene, the Mary who was the sister of | except Mary the Magdalene, the Mary who was the sister of |
| 36047 | His mother, who conceived Him without [the lelp of] a man, | His mother, who conceived Him without [the lelp of] a man, | His mother, who conceived Him without [the lelp of] a man, |
| 36048 | and brought Him forth without birth pangs, and reared Him | and brought Him forth without birth pangs, and reared Him | and brought Him forth without birth pangs, and reared Him |
| 36049 | without anxiety and pain? Tor a period of forty days Ile | without anxiety and pain? Tor a period of forty days Ile | without anxiety and pain? Tor a period of forty days Ile |
| 36050 | appeared unto the Apostles eating and drinking with them. | appeared unto the Apostles eating and drinking with them. | appeared unto the Apostles eating and drinking with them. |
| 36051 | And afterwards He addressed them, and spake unto them, | And afterwards He addressed them, and spake unto them, | And afterwards He addressed them, and spake unto them, |
| 36052 | saying, Ⲉⲟ ye forth into all the world, teach ye all the | saying, Ⲉⲟ ye forth into all the world, teach ye all the | saying, Eo ye forth into all the world, teach ye all the |
| 36053 | heathen, and baptize them in the Name of the Iather, and of | heathen, and baptize them in the Name of the Iather, and of | heathen, and baptize them in the Name of the Iather, and of |
| 36054 | the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 2 | And He promised to | the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 2 | And He promised to | the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 2 | And He promised to |
| 36055 | them straightway the Spirit, the Comforter,® after the holy | them straightway the Spirit, the Comforter,® after the holy | them straightway the Spirit, the Comforter,® after the holy |
| 36056 | Pentecost. | Pentecost. | Pentecost. |
| 36057 | As concerning the season of which God spake unto Moses, | As concerning the season of which God spake unto Moses, | As concerning the season of which God spake unto Moses, |
| 36058 | saying, ‘Thou shalt rejoice therein, and thy wife, and thy | saying, ‘Thou shalt rejoice therein, and thy wife, and thy | saying, ‘Thou shalt rejoice therein, and thy wife, and thy |
| 36059 | son, and thy servant, and thy cattle, and thy servants whom | son, and thy servant, and thy cattle, and thy servants whom | son, and thy servant, and thy cattle, and thy servants whom |
| 36060 | thou hast bought for money, and everything which 1s thine,’ | thou hast bought for money, and everything which 1s thine,’ | thou hast bought for money, and everything which 1s thine,’ |
| 36061 | this season is for us the seventh festival, that is the festival | this season is for us the seventh festival, that is the festival | this season is for us the seventh festival, that is the festival |
| 36062 | of Pentecost, which is the first day [of the week] whereon the | of Pentecost, which is the first day [of the week] whereon the | of Pentecost, which is the first day [of the week] whereon the |
| 36063 | Spirit came upon the Apostles. For as the diligent husband- | Spirit came upon the Apostles. For as the diligent husband- | Spirit came upon the Apostles. For as the diligent husband- |
| 36064 | man is wont to go into his field, and to cleanse it, and to | man is wont to go into his field, and to cleanse it, and to | man is wont to go into his field, and to cleanse it, and to |
| 36065 | pluck up the thistles and the tares, which have taken root | pluck up the thistles and the tares, which have taken root | pluck up the thistles and the tares, which have taken root |
| 36066 | therein, | and afterwards to sow it with seed with a generous | therein, | and afterwards to sow it with seed with a generous | therein, | and afterwards to sow it with seed with a generous |
| 36067 | 1 Ps. Ixxviii. 65. 2 Matt, xxviii. 19. | 1 Ps. Ixxviii. 65. 2 Matt, xxviii. 19. | 1 Ps. Ixxviii. 65. 2 Matt, xxviii. 19. |
| 36068 | 3 John xiv. 26, 4 Deut. xvi. 14. | 3 John xiv. 26, 4 Deut. xvi. 14. | 3 John xiv. 26, 4 Deut. xvi. 14. |
| 36069 | Fol. ⲧ | Fol. Ⲧ | Fol. T |
| 36070 | Ax | Ax | Ax |
| 36071 | Fol. 17 a 2 | Fol. 17 a 2 | Fol. 17 a 2 |
| 36072 | Fol. 170 1 | Fol. 170 1 | Fol. 170 1 |
| 36073 | Ab | Ab | Ab |
| 36074 | Fol. ⲧ 2 | Fol. Ⲧ 2 | Fol. T 2 |
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| 36075 | ⲔⲟⲒ. 18 a 1 | ⲔⲟⲒ. 18 a 1 | KoI. 18 a 1 |
| 36076 | AT | AT | AT |
| 36077 | Fol. 18a 2 | Fol. 18a 2 | Fol. 18a 2 |
| 36078 | 780 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 780 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 780 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS |
| 36079 | hand, and to plough it with a plough, and as the diligent | hand, and to plough it with a plough, and as the diligent | hand, and to plough it with a plough, and as the diligent |
| 36080 | husbandman also considereth the weather at that season of the | husbandman also considereth the weather at that season of the | husbandman also considereth the weather at that season of the |
| 36081 | year, and whether rain will be likely to fall on the seed and | year, and whether rain will be likely to fall on the seed and | year, and whether rain will be likely to fall on the seed and |
| 36082 | make it to sprout vigorously, and whether the seed will become | make it to sprout vigorously, and whether the seed will become | make it to sprout vigorously, and whether the seed will become |
| 36083 | a good crop through the wind and the dew which shall come | a good crop through the wind and the dew which shall come | a good crop through the wind and the dew which shall come |
| 36084 | upon it from heaven through God, even so did our Lord | upon it from heaven through God, even so did our Lord | upon it from heaven through God, even so did our Lord |
| 36085 | Jesus the Christ act towards the Ⲙⲟ men, that is to say, | Jesus the Christ act towards the Ⲙⲟ men, that is to say, | Jesus the Christ act towards the Mo men, that is to say, |
| 36086 | towards our Fathers the Apostles. He cleansed them from | towards our Fathers the Apostles. He cleansed them from | towards our Fathers the Apostles. He cleansed them from |
| 36087 | every defilement, and from every kind of guile, up to the | every defilement, and from every kind of guile, up to the | every defilement, and from every kind of guile, up to the |
| 36088 | time of the holy Pentecost, wherein He sent upon them the | time of the holy Pentecost, wherein He sent upon them the | time of the holy Pentecost, wherein He sent upon them the |
| 36089 | Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of truth, and He filled | Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of truth, and He filled | Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of truth, and He filled |
| 36090 | them with all knowledge, and they spake | with divers tongues,’ | them with all knowledge, and they spake | with divers tongues,’ | them with all knowledge, and they spake | with divers tongues,’ |
| 36091 | which they knew not, and they performed mighty deeds and | which they knew not, and they performed mighty deeds and | which they knew not, and they performed mighty deeds and |
| 36092 | miracles, and they brought forth the things which belonged | miracles, and they brought forth the things which belonged | miracles, and they brought forth the things which belonged |
| 36093 | unto the Lord, some a hundredfold, some sixtyfold, and | unto the Lord, some a hundredfold, some sixtyfold, and | unto the Lord, some a hundredfold, some sixtyfold, and |
| 36094 | some thirtyfold. This now is the season wherein we keep | some thirtyfold. This now is the season wherein we keep | some thirtyfold. This now is the season wherein we keep |
| 36095 | the festival according to the command of the Lord, not with | the festival according to the command of the Lord, not with | the festival according to the command of the Lord, not with |
| 36096 | over-eating and not with excess of wine and merriment, but | over-eating and not with excess of wine and merriment, but | over-eating and not with excess of wine and merriment, but |
| 36097 | with partakings of the Sacrament, and with the singing of | with partakings of the Sacrament, and with the singing of | with partakings of the Sacrament, and with the singing of |
| 36098 | psalms and hymns, saying, Let us come out openly, and let | psalms and hymns, saying, Let us come out openly, and let | psalms and hymns, saying, Let us come out openly, and let |
| 36099 | us sing psalms unto Him joyfully ; for He is our God, and we | us sing psalms unto Him joyfully ; for He is our God, and we | us sing psalms unto Him joyfully ; for He is our God, and we |
| 36100 | are His people.” | are His people.” | are His people.” |
| 36101 | And when He had gone up to Ilis Father, and had seated | And when He had gone up to Ilis Father, and had seated | And when He had gone up to Ilis Father, and had seated |
| 36102 | Himself on His right hand, [the angels] cried out, saying, | | Himself on His right hand, [the angels] cried out, saying, | | Himself on His right hand, [the angels] cried out, saying, | |
| 36103 | “The Lord is King over all the heathen, the Holy God sitteth | “The Lord is King over all the heathen, the Holy God sitteth | “The Lord is King over all the heathen, the Holy God sitteth |
| 36104 | upon His Holy Throne.’ | upon His Holy Throne.’ | upon His Holy Throne.’ |
| 36105 | Now the Lord said unto Moses, Ⲙⲉ a feast to Me | Now the Lord said unto Moses, ⲙⲏⲓ a feast to Me | Now the Lord said unto Moses, myi a feast to Me |
| 36106 | three times each ⲩⲉ. Which then of your festivals is the | three times each ⲩⲉ. Which then of your festivals is the | three times each ye. Which then of your festivals is the |
| 36107 | greatest to-day, O my beloved ? [Is it not] this which taketh | greatest to-day, O my beloved ? [Is it not] this which taketh | greatest to-day, O my beloved ? [Is it not] this which taketh |
| 36108 | place in the first month of each year, that is to say, the | place in the first month of each year, that is to say, the | place in the first month of each year, that is to say, the |
| 36109 | festival of the Manifestation of the Cross? And we will | festival of the Manifestation of the Cross? And we will | festival of the Manifestation of the Cross? And we will |
| 36110 | now make the matter clear to you, and shew you why we | now make the matter clear to you, and shew you why we | now make the matter clear to you, and shew you why we |
| 36111 | celebrate the festival of the Iloly Cross to-day. Now the | celebrate the festival of the Iloly Cross to-day. Now the | celebrate the festival of the Iloly Cross to-day. Now the |
| 36112 | 1 Acts ii. 4; x. 46; xix. 6. Z Ps. c 28. 3 Exod. xxiii. 14. | 1 Acts ii. 4; x. 46; xix. 6. Z Ps. c 28. 3 Exod. xxiii. 14. | 1 Acts ii. 4; x. 46; xix. 6. Z Ps. c 28. 3 Exod. xxiii. 14. |
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| 36113 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 781 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 781 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 781 |
| 36114 | Jews lied concerning the Resurrection of the Lord, and they | Jews lied concerning the Resurrection of the Lord, and they | Jews lied concerning the Resurrection of the Lord, and they |
| 36115 | said, Ⲡⲉ did not rise from the dead, but His disciples came | said, ⲡⲉ did not rise from the dead, but His disciples came | said, pe did not rise from the dead, but His disciples came |
| 36116 | by night and carried Him away secretly whilst we were | by night and carried Him away secretly whilst we were | by night and carried Him away secretly whilst we were |
| 36117 | sleeping.’ And | it was their intention to conceal the glory Fol. 18s 1 | sleeping.’ And | it was their intention to conceal the glory Fol. 18s 1 | sleeping.’ And | it was their intention to conceal the glory Fol. 18s 1 |
| 36118 | of the Cross, according to the representations of Irenaeus, ⲇ | of the Cross, according to the representations of Irenaeus, ⲇ | of the Cross, according to the representations of Irenaeus, ḋ |
| 36119 | and Josephus, and Philemon on the authority of Hebrew | and Josephus, and Philemon on the authority of Hebrew | and Josephus, and Philemon on the authority of Hebrew |
| 36120 | writers, because of the wrath of the Jews against the | writers, because of the wrath of the Jews against the | writers, because of the wrath of the Jews against the |
| 36121 | disciples of our Lord and the Cross of our Lord. And | disciples of our Lord and the Cross of our Lord. And | disciples of our Lord and the Cross of our Lord. And |
| 36122 | there was very great wickedness in the hearts of the Jews, | there was very great wickedness in the hearts of the Jews, | there was very great wickedness in the hearts of the Jews, |
| 36123 | who crucified the Lord upon the wood of the Holy Cross, | who crucified the Lord upon the wood of the Holy Cross, | who crucified the Lord upon the wood of the Holy Cross, |
| 36124 | and they wished to burn the Cross after the Lord had risen | and they wished to burn the Cross after the Lord had risen | and they wished to burn the Cross after the Lord had risen |
| 36125 | from the dead. Now the wood of the Cross was fixed in the | from the dead. Now the wood of the Cross was fixed in the | from the dead. Now the wood of the Cross was fixed in the |
| 36126 | ground, in the place where they had crucified the Lord upon | ground, in the place where they had crucified the Lord upon | ground, in the place where they had crucified the Lord upon |
| 36127 | it. And when, little by little, a tumult [had arisen]—now the | it. And when, little by little, a tumult [had arisen]—now the | it. And when, little by little, a tumult [had arisen]—now the |
| 36128 | disciples | hid themselves because of the fear of the Jews— rol. 131 2 | disciples | hid themselves because of the fear of the Jews— rol. 131 2 | disciples | hid themselves because of the fear of the Jews— rol. 131 2 |
| 36129 | Joseph of Arimathea rose up, and came to Nicodemus, and | Joseph of Arimathea rose up, and came to Nicodemus, and | Joseph of Arimathea rose up, and came to Nicodemus, and |
| 36130 | said unto him, ‘ Behold, the Jews, and the chief priests, and | said unto him, ‘ Behold, the Jews, and the chief priests, and | said unto him, ‘ Behold, the Jews, and the chief priests, and |
| 36131 | the other [members] of the Sanhedrim are taking counsel | the other [members] of the Sanhedrim are taking counsel | the other [members] of the Sanhedrim are taking counsel |
| 36132 | together, saying, Let us burn the Cross. Now therefore, let | together, saying, Let us burn the Cross. Now therefore, let | together, saying, Let us burn the Cross. Now therefore, let |
| 36133 | us take it and hide it, so that they may not be able to carry | us take it and hide it, so that they may not be able to carry | us take it and hide it, so that they may not be able to carry |
| 36134 | into effect what they are planning.” And the two men rose | into effect what they are planning.” And the two men rose | into effect what they are planning.” And the two men rose |
| 36135 | up, and came to the ¢ Skull’ by night, and they found the | up, and came to the ¢ Skull’ by night, and they found the | up, and came to the ¢ Skull’ by night, and they found the |
| 36136 | holy wood of the Cross of Jesus and the superscription which | holy wood of the Cross of Jesus and the superscription which | holy wood of the Cross of Jesus and the superscription which |
| 36137 | Pilate affixed thereto. And there were nails that were | Pilate affixed thereto. And there were nails that were | Pilate affixed thereto. And there were nails that were |
| 36138 | standing in 1t, that is to say, the nails that had been driven | standing in 1t, that is to say, the nails that had been driven | standing in 1t, that is to say, the nails that had been driven |
| 36139 | into the body of the Lord, and through His { hands and His Fol. 19« 1 | into the body of the Lord, and through His { hands and His Fol. 19« 1 | into the body of the Lord, and through His { hands and His Fol. 19« 1 |
| 36140 | feet, and they hid them, and also those of the thieves, for Ae | feet, and they hid them, and also those of the thieves, for Ae | feet, and they hid them, and also those of the thieves, for Ae |
| 36141 | they could not [carry them away], because of [their] fear of | they could not [carry them away], because of [their] fear of | they could not [carry them away], because of [their] fear of |
| 36142 | the Jews. And Joseph said unto Nicodemus, ¢ Let us cut | the Jews. And Joseph said unto Nicodemus, ¢ Let us cut | the Jews. And Joseph said unto Nicodemus, ¢ Let us cut |
| 36143 | the wood of the Cross off close to the base, and carry the | the wood of the Cross off close to the base, and carry the | the wood of the Cross off close to the base, and carry the |
| 36144 | Cross away together with the [other] crosses, and place them | Cross away together with the [other] crosses, and place them | Cross away together with the [other] crosses, and place them |
| 36145 | in the tomb, in the place where they laid the body of the | in the tomb, in the place where they laid the body of the | in the tomb, in the place where they laid the body of the |
| 36146 | Lord ; for the tomb is mine, and I have never laid in it any | Lord ; for the tomb is mine, and I have never laid in it any | Lord ; for the tomb is mine, and I have never laid in it any |
| 36147 | 1 Matt. xxvii. 64 ; xxviii. 13. | 1 Matt. xxvii. 64 ; xxviii. 13. | 1 Matt. xxvii. 64 ; xxviii. 13. |
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| 36148 | Fol.19 a 2 | Fol.19 a 2 | Fol.19 a 2 |
| 36149 | Ⲉⲟ. ⲑ 1 | Ⲉⲟ. Ⲑ 1 | Eo. Ɵ 1 |
| 36150 | Ⲁⲥ | ⲁⲥ | as |
| 36151 | Fol. 1 2 | Fol. 1 2 | Fol. 1 2 |
| 36152 | 782 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 782 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 782 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS |
| 36153 | other body except the body of Jesus, and behold, He hath | other body except the body of Jesus, and behold, He hath | other body except the body of Jesus, and behold, He hath |
| 36154 | risen from the dead” And they did according to these | risen from the dead” And they did according to these | risen from the dead” And they did according to these |
| 36155 | words, and they took [the crosses] into the tomb, which was | words, and they took [the crosses] into the tomb, which was | words, and they took [the crosses] into the tomb, which was |
| 36156 | hard by the place where they had crucified Jesus; and they | hard by the place where they had crucified Jesus; and they | hard by the place where they had crucified Jesus; and they |
| 36157 | rolled | a stone before the mouth of the tomb and departed, | rolled | a stone before the mouth of the tomb and departed, | rolled | a stone before the mouth of the tomb and departed, |
| 36158 | and no man knew what they had done for a very long time. | and no man knew what they had done for a very long time. | and no man knew what they had done for a very long time. |
| 36159 | Now the disciples used to go into the tomb daily, and they | Now the disciples used to go into the tomb daily, and they | Now the disciples used to go into the tomb daily, and they |
| 36160 | prayed there by night secretly. And they used to carry | prayed there by night secretly. And they used to carry | prayed there by night secretly. And they used to carry |
| 36161 | thither the sick, who received healing through Jesus and His | thither the sick, who received healing through Jesus and His | thither the sick, who received healing through Jesus and His |
| 36162 | Holy Cross. And when the devils who had taken up their | Holy Cross. And when the devils who had taken up their | Holy Cross. And when the devils who had taken up their |
| 36163 | abode In men approached the tomb they used to cry out, | abode In men approached the tomb they used to cry out, | abode In men approached the tomb they used to cry out, |
| 36164 | saying, ‘ Jesus laid a penalty on us in the flesh. And now | saying, ‘ Jesus laid a penalty on us in the flesh. And now | saying, ‘ Jesus laid a penalty on us in the flesh. And now |
| 36165 | that they have crucified Him the wood of the Cross con- | that they have crucified Him the wood of the Cross con- | that they have crucified Him the wood of the Cross con- |
| 36166 | tinueth His work in the tomb, and inflicteth suffering upon | tinueth His work in the tomb, and inflicteth suffering upon | tinueth His work in the tomb, and inflicteth suffering upon |
| 36167 | us, and casteth us out from the bodies wherein we have | us, and casteth us out from the bodies wherein we have | us, and casteth us out from the bodies wherein we have |
| 36168 | sojourned.’ | sojourned.’ | sojourned.’ |
| 36169 | Hear, moreover, another great miracle which our | lords | Hear, moreover, another great miracle which our | lords | Hear, moreover, another great miracle which our | lords |
| 36170 | fathers the ancients have related unto us. A certain man | fathers the ancients have related unto us. A certain man | fathers the ancients have related unto us. A certain man |
| 36171 | who was a Jew used to live in Jerusalem in the old days, | who was a Jew used to live in Jerusalem in the old days, | who was a Jew used to live in Jerusalem in the old days, |
| 36172 | and he was exceedingly rich, and his name was Kleopa. Ⲡⲉ | and he was exceedingly rich, and his name was Kleopa. Ⲡⲉ | and he was exceedingly rich, and his name was Kleopa. Pe |
| 36173 | suffered cruelly from gout, and he was never able to wall | suffered cruelly from gout, and he was never able to wall | suffered cruelly from gout, and he was never able to wall |
| 36174 | upon his own feet, and he was wholly unable to mount a | upon his own feet, and he was wholly unable to mount a | upon his own feet, and he was wholly unable to mount a |
| 36175 | beast to ride, and he was always carried about on a litter ; | beast to ride, and he was always carried about on a litter ; | beast to ride, and he was always carried about on a litter ; |
| 36176 | and [his servants] used to wash him, and carry him whither- | and [his servants] used to wash him, and carry him whither- | and [his servants] used to wash him, and carry him whither- |
| 36177 | soever he wished to go. And that man had not entered into | soever he wished to go. And that man had not entered into | soever he wished to go. And that man had not entered into |
| 36178 | the counsels of the lawless Jews who crucified the Lord of | the counsels of the lawless Jews who crucified the Lord of | the counsels of the lawless Jews who crucified the Lord of |
| 36179 | glory for our sakes, and he commanded his slaves, saying, | glory for our sakes, and he commanded his slaves, saying, | glory for our sakes, and he commanded his slaves, saying, |
| 36180 | “Take no part with these lawless Jews who wish to put to | | “Take no part with these lawless Jews who wish to put to | | “Take no part with these lawless Jews who wish to put to | |
| 36181 | death Jesus the Nazarene through jealousy and envy, for | death Jesus the Nazarene through jealousy and envy, for | death Jesus the Nazarene through jealousy and envy, for |
| 36182 | T know that He is the Son of God, according to the | T know that He is the Son of God, according to the | T know that He is the Son of God, according to the |
| 36183 | prophecy of our Fathers the Prophets, and that Mary, our | prophecy of our Fathers the Prophets, and that Mary, our | prophecy of our Fathers the Prophets, and that Mary, our |
| 36184 | sister, conceived Ilim by the Iloly Spirit. Now this Mary | sister, conceived Ilim by the Iloly Spirit. Now this Mary | sister, conceived Ilim by the Iloly Spirit. Now this Mary |
| 36185 | is the daughter of Kleopa, who is surnamed Joachim, the | is the daughter of Kleopa, who is surnamed Joachim, the | is the daughter of Kleopa, who is surnamed Joachim, the |
| 36186 | brother of my father, and I believe that she never knew | brother of my father, and I believe that she never knew | brother of my father, and I believe that she never knew |
| 36187 | man, and that it was the Holy Spirit Who came upon her, | man, and that it was the Holy Spirit Who came upon her, | man, and that it was the Holy Spirit Who came upon her, |
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| 36189 | according to the voice of the archangel” And this righteous | according to the voice of the archangel” And this righteous | according to the voice of the archangel” And this righteous |
| 36190 | man, that is to say, Kleopa, had an only son whose name | man, that is to say, Kleopa, had an only son whose name | man, that is to say, Kleopa, had an only son whose name |
| 36191 | was Rufus, and who was grievously sick of a fatal disease. | was Rufus, and who was grievously sick of a fatal disease. | was Rufus, and who was grievously sick of a fatal disease. |
| 36192 | And when only a few days remained | before Rufus would Fol. 20 « 1 | And when only a few days remained | before Rufus would Fol. 20 « 1 | And when only a few days remained | before Rufus would Fol. 20 « 1 |
| 36193 | die, Kleopa called his slaves, and said unto them, ‘Get ye | die, Kleopa called his slaves, and said unto them, ‘Get ye | die, Kleopa called his slaves, and said unto them, ‘Get ye |
| 36194 | a stone-mason, who can hew stone, and let him hew a tomb | a stone-mason, who can hew stone, and let him hew a tomb | a stone-mason, who can hew stone, and let him hew a tomb |
| 36195 | for my son in the rock near the tomb of Jesus the Nazarene. | for my son in the rock near the tomb of Jesus the Nazarene. | for my son in the rock near the tomb of Jesus the Nazarene. |
| 36196 | There will I bury my son, and when I die do ye bury me in | There will I bury my son, and when I die do ye bury me in | There will I bury my son, and when I die do ye bury me in |
| 36197 | it.” And they did according to his word, and prepared the | it.” And they did according to his word, and prepared the | it.” And they did according to his word, and prepared the |
| 36198 | tomb. I have made to live Rufus, the son of Kleopa.l | tomb. I have made to live Rufus, the son of Kleopa.l | tomb. I have made to live Rufus, the son of Kleopa.l |
| 36199 | And it came to pass that after two days Rufus died. Now | And it came to pass that after two days Rufus died. Now | And it came to pass that after two days Rufus died. Now |
| 36200 | the day on which he died was the Sabbath, and Kleopa did | the day on which he died was the Sabbath, and Kleopa did | the day on which he died was the Sabbath, and Kleopa did |
| 36201 | not wish to take his body out to the tomb [on that day], | not wish to take his body out to the tomb [on that day], | not wish to take his body out to the tomb [on that day], |
| 36202 | so that the Sabbath might not be profaned. And on the | so that the Sabbath might not be profaned. And on the | so that the Sabbath might not be profaned. And on the |
| 36203 | morrow, which was the first day of the week, | they took | morrow, which was the first day of the week, | they took | morrow, which was the first day of the week, | they took |
| 36204 | the body to the tomb upon a bier. And his father put | the body to the tomb upon a bier. And his father put | the body to the tomb upon a bier. And his father put |
| 36205 | himself on a litter (?) and they lifted him up, and earried | himself on a litter (?) and they lifted him up, and earried | himself on a litter (?) and they lifted him up, and earried |
| 36206 | him out with the body, and he kept close to it, and wept for | him out with the body, and he kept close to it, and wept for | him out with the body, and he kept close to it, and wept for |
| 36207 | his son with very bitter sorrow. And when they had arrived | his son with very bitter sorrow. And when they had arrived | his son with very bitter sorrow. And when they had arrived |
| 36208 | at the tomb of Jesus, they set down the body of Rufus on the | at the tomb of Jesus, they set down the body of Rufus on the | at the tomb of Jesus, they set down the body of Rufus on the |
| 36209 | ground, and they placed his father by the tomb of Jesus. | ground, and they placed his father by the tomb of Jesus. | ground, and they placed his father by the tomb of Jesus. |
| 36210 | And Kleopa was sorrowing for his son, and he wept and | And Kleopa was sorrowing for his son, and he wept and | And Kleopa was sorrowing for his son, and he wept and |
| 36211 | eried out, saying, Ⲟ my beloved son, would that these were | eried out, saying, ⲟⲓ my beloved son, would that these were | eried out, saying, oi my beloved son, would that these were |
| 36212 | the days when Jesus the Nazarene, Who raised the dead, was | the days when Jesus the Nazarene, Who raised the dead, was | the days when Jesus the Nazarene, Who raised the dead, was |
| 36213 | on the earth, for then I would have gone to Him, and made | on the earth, for then I would have gone to Him, and made | on the earth, for then I would have gone to Him, and made |
| 36214 | entreaty to IIim, and Ⲡⲉ would have raised thee up for me. | entreaty to IIim, and ⲡⲉ would have raised thee up for me. | entreaty to IIim, and pe would have raised thee up for me. |
| 36215 | For He raised up others, | and they are in the body with us | For He raised up others, | and they are in the body with us | For He raised up others, | and they are in the body with us |
| 36216 | to-day. Ile raised up Anna? the daughter of Jairus, the | to-day. Ile raised up Anna? the daughter of Jairus, the | to-day. Ile raised up Anna? the daughter of Jairus, the |
| 36217 | chief of the synagogue, thy mother’s brother, and behold, | chief of the synagogue, thy mother’s brother, and behold, | chief of the synagogue, thy mother’s brother, and behold, |
| 36218 | she also is in the body this day. Ⲡⲉ raised up Lazarus3 our | she also is in the body this day. Ⲡⲉ raised up Lazarus3 our | she also is in the body this day. Pe raised up Lazarus3 our |
| 36219 | brother from the dead. If, however, it be His will, may the | brother from the dead. If, however, it be His will, may the | brother from the dead. If, however, it be His will, may the |
| 36220 | Lord Jesus receive thee into His kingdom for ever.’ | Lord Jesus receive thee into His kingdom for ever.’ | Lord Jesus receive thee into His kingdom for ever.’ |
| 36221 | And Kleopa said these words to the Christ Jesus in great | And Kleopa said these words to the Christ Jesus in great | And Kleopa said these words to the Christ Jesus in great |
| 36222 | ! Either some words are omitted or this sentence is out of place. | ! Either some words are omitted or this sentence is out of place. | ! Either some words are omitted or this sentence is out of place. |
| 36223 | 2 Mark ⲅ. 22,42; Luke viii. 41. $5 John xi. 44. | 2 Mark ⲅ. 22,42; Luke viii. 41. $5 John xi. 44. | 2 Mark ġ. 22,42; Luke viii. 41. $5 John xi. 44. |
| 36224 | A3 | A3 | A3 |
| 36225 | Fol. 20 a 2 | Fol. 20 a 2 | Fol. 20 a 2 |
| 36226 | Fol. 20 0 1 | Fol. 20 0 1 | Fol. 20 0 1 |
| 36227 | ⲗⲏ | ⲗⲏ | ly |
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| 36230 | faith. And straightway a strong, sweet odour came forth from | faith. And straightway a strong, sweet odour came forth from | faith. And straightway a strong, sweet odour came forth from |
| 36231 | the tomb of Jesus, and Kleopa saw with his own eyes the | the tomb of Jesus, and Kleopa saw with his own eyes the | the tomb of Jesus, and Kleopa saw with his own eyes the |
| 36232 | form of a Cross of light that proceeded from the tomb, and | form of a Cross of light that proceeded from the tomb, and | form of a Cross of light that proceeded from the tomb, and |
| 36233 | rested on the bier of the dead man ; and straightway the dead | rested on the bier of the dead man ; and straightway the dead | rested on the bier of the dead man ; and straightway the dead |
| 36234 | man | rose and sat up. And when his father saw that his | man | rose and sat up. And when his father saw that his | man | rose and sat up. And when his father saw that his |
| 36235 | son had risen and sat up, he leaped up in the joy of his | son had risen and sat up, he leaped up in the joy of his | son had risen and sat up, he leaped up in the joy of his |
| 36236 | heart, and stood upon his feet, and became like a man who | heart, and stood upon his feet, and became like a man who | heart, and stood upon his feet, and became like a man who |
| 36237 | had never been ill at all. And a mighty fear seized upon | had never been ill at all. And a mighty fear seized upon | had never been ill at all. And a mighty fear seized upon |
| 36238 | those Jews who were walking with him, for they saw the | those Jews who were walking with him, for they saw the | those Jews who were walking with him, for they saw the |
| 36239 | dead man sitting up, and Lis father, who had been sick of the | dead man sitting up, and Lis father, who had been sick of the | dead man sitting up, and Lis father, who had been sick of the |
| 36240 | gout, rushing about from one place to another. And they | gout, rushing about from one place to another. And they | gout, rushing about from one place to another. And they |
| 36241 | removed the grave-clothes [from Rufus his son], and they | removed the grave-clothes [from Rufus his son], and they | removed the grave-clothes [from Rufus his son], and they |
| 36242 | dressed him [in others], and he rose up and stood in their | dressed him [in others], and he rose up and stood in their | dressed him [in others], and he rose up and stood in their |
| 36243 | midst. And the Jews said unto him, ¢ Who is it that raised | midst. And the Jews said unto him, ¢ Who is it that raised | midst. And the Jews said unto him, ¢ Who is it that raised |
| 36244 | thec ⲛⲣ And he said unto them, ‘It was a Man of light | thec ⲛⲣ And he said unto them, ‘It was a Man of light | thec nr And he said unto them, ‘It was a Man of light |
| 36245 | Fol. 2101 Who came forth | from the tomb bearing a Cross of light, | Fol. 2101 Who came forth | from the tomb bearing a Cross of light, | Fol. 2101 Who came forth | from the tomb bearing a Cross of light, |
| 36246 | ⲗ︦ⲑ︦ | ⲗ︦ⲑ︦ | l︦θ︦ |
| 36247 | and Ⲡⲉ stood over me, and raised me up, and 1 have come to | and ⲡⲉ stood over me, and raised me up, and 1 have come to | and pe stood over me, and raised me up, and 1 have come to |
| 36248 | life once again, even as yc see.” And they said unto Kleopa, | life once again, even as yc see.” And they said unto Kleopa, | life once again, even as yc see.” And they said unto Kleopa, |
| 36249 | ‘By what means art thou able to walk ? Who healed thee?’ | ‘By what means art thou able to walk ? Who healed thee?’ | ‘By what means art thou able to walk ? Who healed thee?’ |
| 36250 | And Kleopa answered with great joy, saying, Ⲙⲉ Who hath | And Kleopa answered with great joy, saying, ⲙⲏⲓ Who hath | And Kleopa answered with great joy, saying, myi Who hath |
| 36251 | raised up my son, who had been dead for two days, He it is | raised up my son, who had been dead for two days, He it is | raised up my son, who had been dead for two days, He it is |
| 36252 | Who hath healed me.” And he took hold of his son’s hand, | Who hath healed me.” And he took hold of his son’s hand, | Who hath healed me.” And he took hold of his son’s hand, |
| 36253 | and went with him into the city with great joy, and they | and went with him into the city with great joy, and they | and went with him into the city with great joy, and they |
| 36254 | blessed God and His Only-begotten Son Jesus the Christ, our | blessed God and His Only-begotten Son Jesus the Christ, our | blessed God and His Only-begotten Son Jesus the Christ, our |
| 36255 | Lord, and they cried out, saying, Great is Thy power, | Lord, and they cried out, saying, Great is Thy power, | Lord, and they cried out, saying, Great is Thy power, |
| 36256 | Fol.21 a2 QO Jesus the Nazarene, for Thou hast put | Thy power into | Fol.21 a2 QO Jesus the Nazarene, for Thou hast put | Thy power into | Fol.21 a2 QO Jesus the Nazarene, for Thou hast put | Thy power into |
| 36257 | Thy Holy Cross, which giveth life unto those who believe in | Thy Holy Cross, which giveth life unto those who believe in | Thy Holy Cross, which giveth life unto those who believe in |
| 36258 | Him. In the place of grief Thon hast given unto me two- | Him. In the place of grief Thon hast given unto me two- | Him. In the place of grief Thon hast given unto me two- |
| 36259 | fold joy and gladness, and the resurrection of my son, and | fold joy and gladness, and the resurrection of my son, and | fold joy and gladness, and the resurrection of my son, and |
| 36260 | the healing that hath come to me.’ | the healing that hath come to me.’ | the healing that hath come to me.’ |
| 36261 | And when all the people heard what had happened unto | And when all the people heard what had happened unto | And when all the people heard what had happened unto |
| 36262 | them they marvelled, saying, ⲔⲓⲒⲉⲟⲣⲱ hath recovered from | them they marvelled, saying, ⲔⲓⲒⲉⲟⲣⲱ hath recovered from | them they marvelled, saying, KiIeorō hath recovered from |
| 36263 | the diseasc from which he suffered, and his son hath been | the diseasc from which he suffered, and his son hath been | the diseasc from which he suffered, and his son hath been |
| 36264 | raised up from the dead.” And they brought to Kleopa the | raised up from the dead.” And they brought to Kleopa the | raised up from the dead.” And they brought to Kleopa the |
| 36265 | widows and the orphans, and he provided full meals for them, | widows and the orphans, and he provided full meals for them, | widows and the orphans, and he provided full meals for them, |
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| 36267 | and he distributed among them much money, and on the | and he distributed among them much money, and on the | and he distributed among them much money, and on the |
| 36268 | morrow he made his slaves free men. And he and his son | morrow he made his slaves free men. And he and his son | morrow he made his slaves free men. And he and his son |
| 36269 | went to the Apostles, and together with all his household | went to the Apostles, and together with all his household | went to the Apostles, and together with all his household |
| 36270 | received | baptism in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, Fol. ⲓ | received | baptism in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, Fol. Ⲓ | received | baptism in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, Fol. I |
| 36271 | and of the Holy Spirit, and they became excellent disciples, ⲙ̄ | and of the Holy Spirit, and they became excellent disciples, ⲙ | and of the Holy Spirit, and they became excellent disciples, m |
| 36272 | and they preached the Christ and His Cross. And when the | and they preached the Christ and His Cross. And when the | and they preached the Christ and His Cross. And when the |
| 36273 | Jews saw the miracle which had taken place they believed | Jews saw the miracle which had taken place they believed | Jews saw the miracle which had taken place they believed |
| 36274 | on the Christ Jesus. | on the Christ Jesus. | on the Christ Jesus. |
| 36275 | Now when the scribes and the Pharisees heard of the great | Now when the scribes and the Pharisees heard of the great | Now when the scribes and the Pharisees heard of the great |
| 36276 | miracle which had taken place at the tomb of Jesus they said, | miracle which had taken place at the tomb of Jesus they said, | miracle which had taken place at the tomb of Jesus they said, |
| 36277 | ¢ Let us burn it with fire” And the chiefs of the synagogue | ¢ Let us burn it with fire” And the chiefs of the synagogue | ¢ Let us burn it with fire” And the chiefs of the synagogue |
| 36278 | and the Jews said unto the high priests, © Let the fire seize it | and the Jews said unto the high priests, © Let the fire seize it | and the Jews said unto the high priests, © Let the fire seize it |
| 36279 | [if ye wish], but rather let the Jews | defile the place with Fol. 2102 | [if ye wish], but rather let the Jews | defile the place with Fol. 2102 | [if ye wish], but rather let the Jews | defile the place with Fol. 2102 |
| 36280 | . their filth, so that the tomb may nevermore be had in | . their filth, so that the tomb may nevermore be had in | . their filth, so that the tomb may nevermore be had in |
| 36281 | remembrance.” And this counsel was pleasing unto them | remembrance.” And this counsel was pleasing unto them | remembrance.” And this counsel was pleasing unto them |
| 36282 | all, and a proclamation was sent out through the whole city | all, and a proclamation was sent out through the whole city | all, and a proclamation was sent out through the whole city |
| 36283 | of Jerusalem, saying, ‘ Let men and women, when they clear | of Jerusalem, saying, ‘ Let men and women, when they clear | of Jerusalem, saying, ‘ Let men and women, when they clear |
| 36284 | out the dung from their houses, and from their workshops | out the dung from their houses, and from their workshops | out the dung from their houses, and from their workshops |
| 36285 | and stables, bring it every day, and cast it on the tomb of | and stables, bring it every day, and cast it on the tomb of | and stables, bring it every day, and cast it on the tomb of |
| 36286 | this deceiver Jesus. Whosoever shall be found not doing this | this deceiver Jesus. Whosoever shall be found not doing this | this deceiver Jesus. Whosoever shall be found not doing this |
| 36287 | shall be expelled from the synagogue and shall be fined a | shall be expelled from the synagogue and shall be fined a | shall be expelled from the synagogue and shall be fined a |
| 36288 | drachma of copper.” And this decision was promulgated | drachma of copper.” And this decision was promulgated | drachma of copper.” And this decision was promulgated |
| 36289 | throughout all Jerusalem, and the people were in the habit | throughout all Jerusalem, and the people were in the habit | throughout all Jerusalem, and the people were in the habit |
| 36290 | of carrying out their dung every day until the time of the | of carrying out their dung every day until the time of the | of carrying out their dung every day until the time of the |
| 36291 | Emperor | Vespasian, who laid waste Jerusalem. And up to Fol. 2241 | Emperor | Vespasian, who laid waste Jerusalem. And up to Fol. 2241 | Emperor | Vespasian, who laid waste Jerusalem. And up to Fol. 2241 |
| 36292 | the time of his coming against all the Jews they did not ⲙ︦ⲁ︦ | the time of his coming against all the Jews they did not ⲛⲉⲩⲙⲁ | the time of his coming against all the Jews they did not nevma |
| 36293 | cease to do thus, according to the descriptions of Josephus, | cease to do thus, according to the descriptions of Josephus, | cease to do thus, according to the descriptions of Josephus, |
| 36294 | and Irenaeus, and other historiographer[s]. And the gate of | and Irenaeus, and other historiographer[s]. And the gate of | and Irenaeus, and other historiographer[s]. And the gate of |
| 36295 | light was defiled (7)! from that time until [the coming of] | light was defiled (7)! from that time until [the coming of] | light was defiled (7)! from that time until [the coming of] |
| 36296 | Vespasian, so that there was a vast mass of dung over the | Vespasian, so that there was a vast mass of dung over the | Vespasian, so that there was a vast mass of dung over the |
| 36297 | | grave of Jesus, which was brought thither from the whole | | grave of Jesus, which was brought thither from the whole | | grave of Jesus, which was brought thither from the whole |
| 36298 | ‘city. Now Vespasian brought great destruction upon the | ‘city. Now Vespasian brought great destruction upon the | ‘city. Now Vespasian brought great destruction upon the |
| 36299 | Jews. Ⲡⲉ slew thirty thousand of them, and he banished | Jews. Ⲡⲉ slew thirty thousand of them, and he banished | Jews. Pe slew thirty thousand of them, and he banished |
| 36300 | | | | | | |
| 36301 | I Rendering very doubtful. | I Rendering very doubtful. | I Rendering very doubtful. |
| 36302 | 3B | 3B | 3B |
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| 36303 | Fol. 22¢ 2 | Fol. 22¢ 2 | Fol. 22¢ 2 |
| 36304 | Fol. 22 | Fol. 22 | Fol. 22 |
| 36305 | ach | ach | ach |
| 36306 | o. . | o. . | o. . |
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| 36308 | three thousand to Egypt, and he wrote to Ptolemy, the | three thousand to Egypt, and he wrote to Ptolemy, the | three thousand to Egypt, and he wrote to Ptolemy, the |
| 36309 | Governor of Ekeptia,! | saying, Thou shalt not permit the | Governor of Ekeptia,! | saying, Thou shalt not permit the | Governor of Ekeptia,! | saying, Thou shalt not permit the |
| 36310 | Jews to possess any freedom whatsoever in the country of | Jews to possess any freedom whatsoever in the country of | Jews to possess any freedom whatsoever in the country of |
| 36311 | Egypt. Thou shalt neither permit them to traffic in things | Egypt. Thou shalt neither permit them to traffic in things | Egypt. Thou shalt neither permit them to traffic in things |
| 36312 | which are slain for sacrifice nor shalt thou permit them to | which are slain for sacrifice nor shalt thou permit them to | which are slain for sacrifice nor shalt thou permit them to |
| 36313 | have control over the milk and the wine. They shall have | have control over the milk and the wine. They shall have | have control over the milk and the wine. They shall have |
| 36314 | no control whatsoever over the oil-presses, and the wine-presses, | no control whatsoever over the oil-presses, and the wine-presses, | no control whatsoever over the oil-presses, and the wine-presses, |
| 36315 | and the threshing-floors, and the places wherein field produce | and the threshing-floors, and the places wherein field produce | and the threshing-floors, and the places wherein field produce |
| 36316 | is sold. But let them do the work of watering and tending | is sold. But let them do the work of watering and tending | is sold. But let them do the work of watering and tending |
| 36317 | the cattle in the country of Egypt, until they have gotten | the cattle in the country of Egypt, until they have gotten | the cattle in the country of Egypt, until they have gotten |
| 36318 | it all out of your hands.’ | it all out of your hands.’ | it all out of your hands.’ |
| 36319 | And the Egyptians afflicted the Jews severely, and they | And the Egyptians afflicted the Jews severely, and they | And the Egyptians afflicted the Jews severely, and they |
| 36320 | reduced them to a state of misery, which was worse than that | reduced them to a state of misery, which was worse than that | reduced them to a state of misery, which was worse than that |
| 36321 | wherein they suffered under the ancestors of the Egyptians | wherein they suffered under the ancestors of the Egyptians | wherein they suffered under the ancestors of the Egyptians |
| 36322 | in days of old under Pharaoh, when they were the bond- | in days of old under Pharaoh, when they were the bond- | in days of old under Pharaoh, when they were the bond- |
| 36323 | slaves of the Egyptians. If a young man encountered ten | slaves of the Egyptians. If a young man encountered ten | slaves of the Egyptians. If a young man encountered ten |
| 36324 | strong men of the Hebrews, even though they were not domg | strong men of the Hebrews, even though they were not domg | strong men of the Hebrews, even though they were not domg |
| 36325 | any harm to him, they would cry out to him | to spare them ; | any harm to him, they would cry out to him | to spare them ; | any harm to him, they would cry out to him | to spare them ; |
| 36326 | to this degree had God humbled them because of the arrogant | to this degree had God humbled them because of the arrogant | to this degree had God humbled them because of the arrogant |
| 36327 | wickedness which [they] had committed towards Him. | wickedness which [they] had committed towards Him. | wickedness which [they] had committed towards Him. |
| 36328 | Moreover, the whole of that generation which had crucified | Moreover, the whole of that generation which had crucified | Moreover, the whole of that generation which had crucified |
| 36329 | the Lord of glory came near to perish utterly, for they were | the Lord of glory came near to perish utterly, for they were | the Lord of glory came near to perish utterly, for they were |
| 36330 | slain by kings, and God also brought pestilences and famines | slain by kings, and God also brought pestilences and famines | slain by kings, and God also brought pestilences and famines |
| 36331 | upon them because of their sins. And the rest [of the Jews] | upon them because of their sins. And the rest [of the Jews] | upon them because of their sins. And the rest [of the Jews] |
| 36332 | who were left in Jerusalem forgot the custom of their fathers, | who were left in Jerusalem forgot the custom of their fathers, | who were left in Jerusalem forgot the custom of their fathers, |
| 36333 | and did not shoot out dung on the tomb again. And there | and did not shoot out dung on the tomb again. And there | and did not shoot out dung on the tomb again. And there |
| 36334 | was a very large quantity of dung on the tomb of Jesus, and | was a very large quantity of dung on the tomb of Jesus, and | was a very large quantity of dung on the tomb of Jesus, and |
| 36335 | on Golgotha; so great was it that no man remembered that | on Golgotha; so great was it that no man remembered that | on Golgotha; so great was it that no man remembered that |
| 36336 | the tomb was there. Moreover, men called the heap of dung | | the tomb was there. Moreover, men called the heap of dung | | the tomb was there. Moreover, men called the heap of dung | |
| 36337 | the “Skull of Jesus’, that is to say, ‘ Golgotha’. And the | the “Skull of Jesus’, that is to say, ‘ Golgotha’. And the | the “Skull of Jesus’, that is to say, ‘ Golgotha’. And the |
| 36338 | Devil was pleased with this, saying, ‘I will remove the re- | Devil was pleased with this, saying, ‘I will remove the re- | Devil was pleased with this, saying, ‘I will remove the re- |
| 36339 | membrance of the Cross from among those who were followers | membrance of the Cross from among those who were followers | membrance of the Cross from among those who were followers |
| 36340 | ! The Coptic equivalent of HE-r ⲕⲇ Pranm-r i 0 ϯ | ! The Coptic equivalent of HE-r ⲕⲇ Pranm-r i 0 ϯ | ! The Coptic equivalent of HE-r kḋ Pranm-r i 0 ti |
| 36341 | ⲓ | ⲓ | i |
| 36342 | (2 | (2 | (2 |
| 36343 | i ⲫ i.e. ‘temple of the double of Ptah,’ one of the names of Memphis. | i ⲫ i.e. ‘temple of the double of Ptah,’ one of the names of Memphis. | i f i.e. ‘temple of the double of Ptah,’ one of the names of Memphis. |
| 36344 | ) | ) | ) |
| 36345 | “ | “ | “ |
| 36346 | ⲃ | ⲃ | v |
| 36347 | ϯ | ϯ | ti |
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| 36349 | (or, ministers) of Jesus.” Assuredly the Devil did not know | (or, ministers) of Jesus.” Assuredly the Devil did not know | (or, ministers) of Jesus.” Assuredly the Devil did not know |
| 36350 | that the Cross would very surely receive glory from kings, | that the Cross would very surely receive glory from kings, | that the Cross would very surely receive glory from kings, |
| 36351 | and from all those who believed upon Jesus, and that those | and from all those who believed upon Jesus, and that those | and from all those who believed upon Jesus, and that those |
| 36352 | kings would close thé doors of the temples. | kings would close thé doors of the temples. | kings would close thé doors of the temples. |
| 36353 | And even though these people were the instruments (or, | And even though these people were the instruments (or, | And even though these people were the instruments (or, |
| 36354 | tools) of the Devil; who wished to hide the Cross, they were | tools) of the Devil; who wished to hide the Cross, they were | tools) of the Devil; who wished to hide the Cross, they were |
| 36355 | not able to hide it either partially or wholly. For the Cross | not able to hide it either partially or wholly. For the Cross | not able to hide it either partially or wholly. For the Cross |
| 36356 | was graven in the hearts of the faithful, and they all remem- | was graven in the hearts of the faithful, and they all remem- | was graven in the hearts of the faithful, and they all remem- |
| 36357 | bered it as if it were an eikon, and they contemplated | it as Fol. 234 1 | bered it as if it were an eikon, and they contemplated | it as Fol. 234 1 | bered it as if it were an eikon, and they contemplated | it as Fol. 234 1 |
| 36358 | if it were an ⲟ and if it were hidden for a short time ⲙ︦ⲅ︦ | if it were an ⲟⲓ and if it were hidden for a short time ⲙ︦ⲅ︦ | if it were an oi and if it were hidden for a short time m︦ġ︦ |
| 36359 | they awaited [its reappearance]. But it was like unto the | they awaited [its reappearance]. But it was like unto the | they awaited [its reappearance]. But it was like unto the |
| 36360 | sun in its strength, which setteth in the evening, and sheweth | sun in its strength, which setteth in the evening, and sheweth | sun in its strength, which setteth in the evening, and sheweth |
| 36361 | itself during the day. It was like unto a bridegroom who | itself during the day. It was like unto a bridegroom who | itself during the day. It was like unto a bridegroom who |
| 36362 | cometh forth from his marrage chamber; even so was the | cometh forth from his marrage chamber; even so was the | cometh forth from his marrage chamber; even so was the |
| 36363 | Cross. The Jews hid it because of their wicked jealousy of | Cross. The Jews hid it because of their wicked jealousy of | Cross. The Jews hid it because of their wicked jealousy of |
| 36364 | the Lord Jesus the Christ, but it made its appearance again, | the Lord Jesus the Christ, but it made its appearance again, | the Lord Jesus the Christ, but it made its appearance again, |
| 36365 | being more splendid than ever, and it beautifieth the altar | being more splendid than ever, and it beautifieth the altar | being more splendid than ever, and it beautifieth the altar |
| 36366 | and the sacrifice. It is the Cross that strengtheneth the God- | and the sacrifice. It is the Cross that strengtheneth the God- | and the sacrifice. It is the Cross that strengtheneth the God- |
| 36367 | loving kings, and they mount it on their crowns, and they | loving kings, and they mount it on their crowns, and they | loving kings, and they mount it on their crowns, and they |
| 36368 | ϣϣ | ϣϣ | ṡṡ |
| 36369 | ⲉ set it on the | golden sceptres in their hands. The Cross is Fol. 2 2 | ⲉ set it on the | golden sceptres in their hands. The Cross is Fol. 2 2 | e set it on the | golden sceptres in their hands. The Cross is Fol. 2 2 |
| 36370 | i § sculptured in the royal palace, and men set it up by the | i § sculptured in the royal palace, and men set it up by the | i § sculptured in the royal palace, and men set it up by the |
| 36371 | ϩⲉ yroadside. It is raised upon pillars and upon the corners of | ⲣⲏϯ yroadside. It is raised upon pillars and upon the corners of | ryti yroadside. It is raised upon pillars and upon the corners of |
| 36372 | « Q houses, so that it may be strength [for those who dwell | « Q houses, so that it may be strength [for those who dwell | « Q houses, so that it may be strength [for those who dwell |
| 36373 | J dtherein], and for every one who passeth by. The Cross is | J dtherein], and for every one who passeth by. The Cross is | J dtherein], and for every one who passeth by. The Cross is |
| 36374 | . Jalso [found] on ships, and it delivereth them from storms and | . Jalso [found] on ships, and it delivereth them from storms and | . Jalso [found] on ships, and it delivereth them from storms and |
| 36375 | ⲉ Aviolent gales. It is in the coenobium of kings, and it giveth | ⲉ Aviolent gales. It is in the coenobium of kings, and it giveth | e Aviolent gales. It is in the coenobium of kings, and it giveth |
| 36376 | ⲣ ϩⲓⲁⲥⲉ unto them; and [the mark of] the Ioly Cross is | ⲣ ϩⲓⲁⲥⲉ unto them; and [the mark of] the Ioly Cross is | r hiase unto them; and [the mark of] the Ioly Cross is |
| 36377 | ⲉ Aprefixed to the documents of every kind that are written | ⲉ Aprefixed to the documents of every kind that are written | e Aprefixed to the documents of every kind that are written |
| 36378 | under their orders. Hail, thou strength and object of | under their orders. Hail, thou strength and object of | under their orders. Hail, thou strength and object of |
| 36379 | boasting of the Christians and the believing people! | Nothing Fol. 23 ⲓ | boasting of the Christians and the believing people! | Nothing Fol. 23 ⲓ | boasting of the Christians and the believing people! | Nothing Fol. 23 i |
| 36380 | is done in the world without the Cross. No church is built ⲙ︦ⲇ︦ | is done in the world without the Cross. No church is built ⲙ︦ⲇ︦ | is done in the world without the Cross. No church is built m︦ḋ︦ |
| 36381 | ithout the Cross. No altar is dedicated without the Cross. | ithout the Cross. No altar is dedicated without the Cross. | ithout the Cross. No altar is dedicated without the Cross. |
| 36382 | No Sacrifice is offered up without the Cross. No bishop or | No Sacrifice is offered up without the Cross. No bishop or | No Sacrifice is offered up without the Cross. No bishop or |
| 36383 | ember of the clergy is ordained without the Cross. None | ember of the clergy is ordained without the Cross. None | ember of the clergy is ordained without the Cross. None |
| 36384 | ⲉ baptized without the Cross, for those who are baptized are | ⲉ baptized without the Cross, for those who are baptized are | e baptized without the Cross, for those who are baptized are |
| 36385 | 3ER | 3ER | 3ER |
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| 36387 | sealed with the Sign of the Cross at the baptismal vessel. | sealed with the Sign of the Cross at the baptismal vessel. | sealed with the Sign of the Cross at the baptismal vessel. |
| 36388 | Whosoever hath the Cross with him hath a great help near | Whosoever hath the Cross with him hath a great help near | Whosoever hath the Cross with him hath a great help near |
| 36389 | him. For the Cross putteth a bridle on littleness of heart | him. For the Cross putteth a bridle on littleness of heart | him. For the Cross putteth a bridle on littleness of heart |
| 36390 | (i.e. depression), and the Sign thereof maketh anger to | (i.e. depression), and the Sign thereof maketh anger to | (i.e. depression), and the Sign thereof maketh anger to |
| 36391 | disappear, and it giveth tranquillity in the place of wrath at | disappear, and it giveth tranquillity in the place of wrath at | disappear, and it giveth tranquillity in the place of wrath at |
| 36392 | the [holy] Table. | the [holy] Table. | the [holy] Table. |
| 36393 | Fol.2832 As for believers, | the Cross blesseth their food through | | Fol.2832 As for believers, | the Cross blesseth their food through | | Fol.2832 As for believers, | the Cross blesseth their food through | |
| 36394 | those who make the Sign over it. It is present at dinners | those who make the Sign over it. It is present at dinners | those who make the Sign over it. It is present at dinners |
| 36395 | (or, suppers), and with those who drink wine with joy. The | (or, suppers), and with those who drink wine with joy. The | (or, suppers), and with those who drink wine with joy. The |
| 36396 | Cross destroyeth the infidel enemies of the Cross, even as it | Cross destroyeth the infidel enemies of the Cross, even as it | Cross destroyeth the infidel enemies of the Cross, even as it |
| 36397 | destroyed Diocletian, and made him blind in both his eyes, | destroyed Diocletian, and made him blind in both his eyes, | destroyed Diocletian, and made him blind in both his eyes, |
| 36398 | and left him without strength; moreover, it became an | and left him without strength; moreover, it became an | and left him without strength; moreover, it became an |
| 36399 | exceedingly bitter enemy to him. And the Cross destroyed | exceedingly bitter enemy to him. And the Cross destroyed | exceedingly bitter enemy to him. And the Cross destroyed |
| 36400 | also Maximinianus, whose body suffered putrefaction whilst he | also Maximinianus, whose body suffered putrefaction whilst he | also Maximinianus, whose body suffered putrefaction whilst he |
| 36401 | was still alive, and whose tongue rotted in his mouth, because | was still alive, and whose tongue rotted in his mouth, because | was still alive, and whose tongue rotted in his mouth, because |
| 36402 | he had blasphemed the Cross. And again the Cross de- | he had blasphemed the Cross. And again the Cross de- | he had blasphemed the Cross. And again the Cross de- |
| 36403 | stroyed Julian the Apostate, because he forsook Jesus. And | stroyed Julian the Apostate, because he forsook Jesus. And | stroyed Julian the Apostate, because he forsook Jesus. And |
| 36404 | Fol. 24 a 1 that apostate became a horn of the Devil | before Antichrist. | Fol. 24 a 1 that apostate became a horn of the Devil | before Antichrist. | Fol. 24 a 1 that apostate became a horn of the Devil | before Antichrist. |
| 36405 | ⲙ︦ⲉ︦ He reviled the Holy Scriptures on which he had meditated | Ⲙⲏⲓ He reviled the Holy Scriptures on which he had meditated | Myi He reviled the Holy Scriptures on which he had meditated |
| 36406 | very many times, and which he had recited with his mouth, | very many times, and which he had recited with his mouth, | very many times, and which he had recited with his mouth, |
| 36407 | which deserveth to be stopped for ever, and with his tongue, | which deserveth to be stopped for ever, and with his tongue, | which deserveth to be stopped for ever, and with his tongue, |
| 36408 | which deserveth to be cut out, because he read them and then | which deserveth to be cut out, because he read them and then | which deserveth to be cut out, because he read them and then |
| 36409 | reviled them. Verily he neither read them [with serious- | reviled them. Verily he neither read them [with serious- | reviled them. Verily he neither read them [with serious- |
| 36410 | ness] nor understood them. For, if he had known their | ness] nor understood them. For, if he had known their | ness] nor understood them. For, if he had known their |
| 36411 | meaning he would have glorified the object of praise of the | meaning he would have glorified the object of praise of the | meaning he would have glorified the object of praise of the |
| 36412 | Christians, that is to say, the Cross, and he would not have | Christians, that is to say, the Cross, and he would not have | Christians, that is to say, the Cross, and he would not have |
| 36413 | died an evil death. For he made himself an enemy of the | died an evil death. For he made himself an enemy of the | died an evil death. For he made himself an enemy of the |
| 36414 | Holy Cross whilst he was alive, and for this reason [he | Holy Cross whilst he was alive, and for this reason [he | Holy Cross whilst he was alive, and for this reason [he |
| 36415 | drank] waters other than those wherewith men are wont to | drank] waters other than those wherewith men are wont to | drank] waters other than those wherewith men are wont to |
| 36416 | slake their thirst, and this lawless man died through thirst. | slake their thirst, and this lawless man died through thirst. | slake their thirst, and this lawless man died through thirst. |
| 36417 | Fol. 24a 2 Now he drank the urine | of horses, and made himself mad (?). | Fol. 24a 2 Now he drank the urine | of horses, and made himself mad (?). | Fol. 24a 2 Now he drank the urine | of horses, and made himself mad (?). |
| 36418 | And his body was not worthy of a tomb, and it was not worth | And his body was not worthy of a tomb, and it was not worth | And his body was not worthy of a tomb, and it was not worth |
| 36419 | preparing for burial, and it was even as that of a poor man, | preparing for burial, and it was even as that of a poor man, | preparing for burial, and it was even as that of a poor man, |
| 36420 | since he made himself an enemy of the Holy Cross. Therefore | since he made himself an enemy of the Holy Cross. Therefore | since he made himself an enemy of the Holy Cross. Therefore |
| 36421 | let us not make ourselves love those who do works of this | let us not make ourselves love those who do works of this | let us not make ourselves love those who do works of this |
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| 36423 | kind, lest we inherit their destruction. Tet us not make | kind, lest we inherit their destruction. Tet us not make | kind, lest we inherit their destruction. Tet us not make |
| 36424 | ourselves enemies of the Cross, so that those things which | ourselves enemies of the Cross, so that those things which | ourselves enemies of the Cross, so that those things which |
| 36425 | happened to the Jews may not befall us. For those who | happened to the Jews may not befall us. For those who | happened to the Jews may not befall us. For those who |
| 36426 | defiled the wood of the Cross, wishing to hide it, slew their | defiled the wood of the Cross, wishing to hide it, slew their | defiled the wood of the Cross, wishing to hide it, slew their |
| 36427 | children with their own hands, and they devoured their own | children with their own hands, and they devoured their own | children with their own hands, and they devoured their own |
| 36428 | flesh, because of the great hunger which was sent upon them | flesh, because of the great hunger which was sent upon them | flesh, because of the great hunger which was sent upon them |
| 36429 | by the God of truth, Jesus the Christ, | our Lord, in return | by the God of truth, Jesus the Christ, | our Lord, in return | by the God of truth, Jesus the Christ, | our Lord, in return |
| 36430 | for the impudent and wicked act which they committed | for the impudent and wicked act which they committed | for the impudent and wicked act which they committed |
| 36431 | against Him when they crucified Him. | against Him when they crucified Him. | against Him when they crucified Him. |
| 36432 | And again, they wished to hide His Holy Cross, according | And again, they wished to hide His Holy Cross, according | And again, they wished to hide His Holy Cross, according |
| 36433 | to what Josephus and Irenaeus, who report Hebrew tradition, | to what Josephus and Irenaeus, who report Hebrew tradition, | to what Josephus and Irenaeus, who report Hebrew tradition, |
| 36434 | have said in their histories of ancient things and times con- | have said in their histories of ancient things and times con- | have said in their histories of ancient things and times con- |
| 36435 | cerning the events that happened to the Jews. O brethren, | cerning the events that happened to the Jews. O brethren, | cerning the events that happened to the Jews. O brethren, |
| 36436 | far be it from us to make ourselves unbelievers in the Christ | far be it from us to make ourselves unbelievers in the Christ | far be it from us to make ourselves unbelievers in the Christ |
| 36437 | and in His Holy Cross, lest all these evils come upon us, for | and in His Holy Cross, lest all these evils come upon us, for | and in His Holy Cross, lest all these evils come upon us, for |
| 36438 | great is the might of the Cross. And I dare to say concern- | great is the might of the Cross. And I dare to say concern- | great is the might of the Cross. And I dare to say concern- |
| 36439 | ing the father of all mankind, Adam (and concerning all his | ing the father of all mankind, Adam (and concerning all his | ing the father of all mankind, Adam (and concerning all his |
| 36440 | sons, that is to say, ourselves), whom God | formed in His | sons, that is to say, ourselves), whom God | formed in His | sons, that is to say, ourselves), whom God | formed in His |
| 36441 | own image and likeness, that if Adam was the image and | own image and likeness, that if Adam was the image and | own image and likeness, that if Adam was the image and |
| 36442 | the likeness of God, according to the Scriptures, with the | the likeness of God, according to the Scriptures, with the | the likeness of God, according to the Scriptures, with the |
| 36443 | exception of the [death on the] Cross, the whole of him was | exception of the [death on the] Cross, the whole of him was | exception of the [death on the] Cross, the whole of him was |
| 36444 | God the Word. When [Jesus] spread out His hands on the | God the Word. When [Jesus] spread out His hands on the | God the Word. When [Jesus] spread out His hands on the |
| 36445 | Holy Cross, He was of the same type as Adam, until He | Holy Cross, He was of the same type as Adam, until He | Holy Cross, He was of the same type as Adam, until He |
| 36446 | delivered us from our sins. And we who have believed | delivered us from our sins. And we who have believed | delivered us from our sins. And we who have believed |
| 36447 | in Him are of the same type as He when we spread out | in Him are of the same type as He when we spread out | in Him are of the same type as He when we spread out |
| 36448 | our hands in prayer. Finally, let us make ourselves to | our hands in prayer. Finally, let us make ourselves to | our hands in prayer. Finally, let us make ourselves to |
| 36449 | resemble our orthodox Fathers, who have gone to their rest, | resemble our orthodox Fathers, who have gone to their rest, | resemble our orthodox Fathers, who have gone to their rest, |
| 36450 | glorifying the Cross which giveth salvation. | glorifying the Cross which giveth salvation. | glorifying the Cross which giveth salvation. |
| 36451 | I will now declare unto you | the principal object [of my | I will now declare unto you | the principal object [of my | I will now declare unto you | the principal object [of my |
| 36452 | discourse], especially as God hath acted graciously towards | discourse], especially as God hath acted graciously towards | discourse], especially as God hath acted graciously towards |
| 36453 | us through Constantine, the God-loving Emperor, who rose | us through Constantine, the God-loving Emperor, who rose | us through Constantine, the God-loving Emperor, who rose |
| 36454 | like a bright and shining star, and who rose upon us from | like a bright and shining star, and who rose upon us from | like a bright and shining star, and who rose upon us from |
| 36455 | heaven. Now this Emperor Constantine was sprung from | heaven. Now this Emperor Constantine was sprung from | heaven. Now this Emperor Constantine was sprung from |
| 36456 | a stock that loved God exceedingly, and because of this the | a stock that loved God exceedingly, and because of this the | a stock that loved God exceedingly, and because of this the |
| 36457 | | Christ gave him glory through Ilis Holy Cross, and He | | Christ gave him glory through Ilis Holy Cross, and He | | Christ gave him glory through Ilis Holy Cross, and He |
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| 36464 | guided him through every country, and through every war | guided him through every country, and through every war | guided him through every country, and through every war |
| 36465 | until the day of his death. Constantine adorned the Church | until the day of his death. Constantine adorned the Church | until the day of his death. Constantine adorned the Church |
| 36466 | with every kind of royal adornment, and he placed his hope | with every kind of royal adornment, and he placed his hope | with every kind of royal adornment, and he placed his hope |
| 36467 | Fol. 25a 2 in God the Christ Jesus, and in | His Holy Cross. And he | Fol. 25a 2 in God the Christ Jesus, and in | His Holy Cross. And he | Fol. 25a 2 in God the Christ Jesus, and in | His Holy Cross. And he |
| 36468 | continued to cling to Him with a firm faith, and he caused | continued to cling to Him with a firm faith, and he caused | continued to cling to Him with a firm faith, and he caused |
| 36469 | the doors of the temples of those who worshipped idols to be | the doors of the temples of those who worshipped idols to be | the doors of the temples of those who worshipped idols to be |
| 36470 | closed. He bestowed great honours on the orthodox Fathers | closed. He bestowed great honours on the orthodox Fathers | closed. He bestowed great honours on the orthodox Fathers |
| 36471 | the Bishops, and great benefactions on the holy churches in | the Bishops, and great benefactions on the holy churches in | the Bishops, and great benefactions on the holy churches in |
| 36472 | every country that was in subjection unto him; and Con- | every country that was in subjection unto him; and Con- | every country that was in subjection unto him; and Con- |
| 36473 | stantine, who glorified the Holy Cross, made their cnemies to | stantine, who glorified the Holy Cross, made their cnemies to | stantine, who glorified the Holy Cross, made their cnemies to |
| 36474 | disappear, and suppressed them. Now this Constantine knew | disappear, and suppressed them. Now this Constantine knew | disappear, and suppressed them. Now this Constantine knew |
| 36475 | nothing about the Cross at first, because of the numerous | nothing about the Cross at first, because of the numerous | nothing about the Cross at first, because of the numerous |
| 36476 | kinds of idolatry which had spread throughout every country | kinds of idolatry which had spread throughout every country | kinds of idolatry which had spread throughout every country |
| 36477 | with the help of the apostate Emperors Diocletian and | with the help of the apostate Emperors Diocletian and | with the help of the apostate Emperors Diocletian and |
| 36478 | Fol. 25 b 1 Maximinianus. Constantine was | descended from parents who | Fol. 25 b 1 Maximinianus. Constantine was | descended from parents who | Fol. 25 b 1 Maximinianus. Constantine was | descended from parents who |
| 36479 | ⲙⲏ | ⲙⲏ | my |
| 36480 | were righteous men and Christians, and under their influence | were righteous men and Christians, and under their influence | were righteous men and Christians, and under their influence |
| 36481 | he became like unto them ; and he shone like a bright and | he became like unto them ; and he shone like a bright and | he became like unto them ; and he shone like a bright and |
| 36482 | shining light upon those who were in the whole earth. Because | shining light upon those who were in the whole earth. Because | shining light upon those who were in the whole earth. Because |
| 36483 | of his skill in the art of the physician, and his knowledge, and | of his skill in the art of the physician, and his knowledge, and | of his skill in the art of the physician, and his knowledge, and |
| 36484 | his strength, every onc was eager to sce him. He suppressed | his strength, every onc was eager to sce him. He suppressed | his strength, every onc was eager to sce him. He suppressed |
| 36485 | idolatry of every kind, and for this reason Diocletian loved | idolatry of every kind, and for this reason Diocletian loved | idolatry of every kind, and for this reason Diocletian loved |
| 36486 | him, and delivered over into his hands the whole administra- | him, and delivered over into his hands the whole administra- | him, and delivered over into his hands the whole administra- |
| 36487 | tion of his kingdom, for he was his equal as an Emperor, | tion of his kingdom, for he was his equal as an Emperor, | tion of his kingdom, for he was his equal as an Emperor, |
| 36488 | and was of the race of the old Roman Emperors. And he | and was of the race of the old Roman Emperors. And he | and was of the race of the old Roman Emperors. And he |
| 36489 | was such a mighty man of war that, in every war which he | was such a mighty man of war that, in every war which he | was such a mighty man of war that, in every war which he |
| 36490 | Fol. 25 © 2 undertook, God humbled [his adversaries] | before him, for | Fol. 25 © 2 undertook, God humbled [his adversaries] | before him, for | Fol. 25 © 2 undertook, God humbled [his adversaries] | before him, for |
| 36491 | He loved him. | He loved him. | He loved him. |
| 36492 | And it came to pass on a certain day that the God-loving | And it came to pass on a certain day that the God-loving | And it came to pass on a certain day that the God-loving |
| 36493 | Emperor Constantine was, during his early manhood, engaged | Emperor Constantine was, during his early manhood, engaged | Emperor Constantine was, during his early manhood, engaged |
| 36494 | in fighting the Persians in a place which is called Kallamakh. | in fighting the Persians in a place which is called Kallamakh. | in fighting the Persians in a place which is called Kallamakh. |
| 36495 | Now the Persian host was very numerous, for they had hired | Now the Persian host was very numerous, for they had hired | Now the Persian host was very numerous, for they had hired |
| 36496 | seven other nations to join them and to give them assistance, | seven other nations to join them and to give them assistance, | seven other nations to join them and to give them assistance, |
| 36497 | and they said, © We will take all the countries of the Roman | and they said, © We will take all the countries of the Roman | and they said, © We will take all the countries of the Roman |
| 36498 | Timpire, and we will subdue their people with them.” And | Timpire, and we will subdue their people with them.” And | Timpire, and we will subdue their people with them.” And |
| 36499 | they made bridges (? pontoons) in the ships so that they | they made bridges (? pontoons) in the ships so that they | they made bridges (? pontoons) in the ships so that they |
| 36500 | ⲩ ⲩⲩ ⲩ ⲥⲩ ⲩⲉ ⲥⲥⲥⲩⲩⲥ ⲁⲥ [ϫ a | ⲩ ⲩⲩ ⲩ ⲥⲩ ⲩⲉ ⲥⲥⲥⲩⲩⲥ ⲁⲥ ϫ a | y yi y si ye sssiis as g a |
| 36501 | ⲛⲱ ⲛⲩⲛ ⲟ ⲧⲱⲧ ⲩⲩ | ⲛⲱ ⲛⲩⲛ ⲟⲓ ⲧⲱⲧ ⲩⲩ | nō nin oi tōt yi |
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| 36503 | might cross the river on the morrow. And they said, ⲉ | might cross the river on the morrow. And they said, ⲉ | might cross the river on the morrow. And they said, e |
| 36504 | will kill Constantine, the general | of the army, who hath Fol 264 1 | will kill Constantine, the general | of the army, who hath Fol 264 1 | will kill Constantine, the general | of the army, who hath Fol 264 1 |
| 36505 | laid waste our country, and we will go into Antioch, and ⲙ︦ⲃ︦ | laid waste our country, and we will go into Antioch, and ⲙ︦ⲃ︦ | laid waste our country, and we will go into Antioch, and m︦v︦ |
| 36506 | seize the Emperor, and all his possessions, and take all the | seize the Emperor, and all his possessions, and take all the | seize the Emperor, and all his possessions, and take all the |
| 36507 | captives who are there” And Constantine was afflicted in | captives who are there” And Constantine was afflicted in | captives who are there” And Constantine was afflicted in |
| 36508 | his spirit, and he said, ‘Who is there that hath power | his spirit, and he said, ‘Who is there that hath power | his spirit, and he said, ‘Who is there that hath power |
| 36509 | sufficient to do battle with this host of nations?’ And when | sufficient to do battle with this host of nations?’ And when | sufficient to do battle with this host of nations?’ And when |
| 36510 | he rose up he sent a message to the Persians, saying, © Let | he rose up he sent a message to the Persians, saying, © Let | he rose up he sent a message to the Persians, saying, © Let |
| 36511 | us not fight against each other until we and our hosts are | us not fight against each other until we and our hosts are | us not fight against each other until we and our hosts are |
| 36512 | overthrown. Tf we are not strong enough to fight youn | overthrown. Tf we are not strong enough to fight youn | overthrown. Tf we are not strong enough to fight youn |
| 36513 | [successfully], we will abandon our country to you, and we | [successfully], we will abandon our country to you, and we | [successfully], we will abandon our country to you, and we |
| 36514 | will go away.’ Thereupon the Persians rejoiced, because | will go away.’ Thereupon the Persians rejoiced, because | will go away.’ Thereupon the Persians rejoiced, because |
| 36515 | they believed that Constantine was faint-hearted. | And Fol. 2602 | they believed that Constantine was faint-hearted. | And Fol. 2602 | they believed that Constantine was faint-hearted. | And Fol. 2602 |
| 36516 | Constantine went to his bed that night with his heart sad | Constantine went to his bed that night with his heart sad | Constantine went to his bed that night with his heart sad |
| 36517 | within him. And slumber fled from him, and his eyes were | within him. And slumber fled from him, and his eyes were | within him. And slumber fled from him, and his eyes were |
| 36518 | staring up into the sky, and he was thinking deeply because | staring up into the sky, and he was thinking deeply because | staring up into the sky, and he was thinking deeply because |
| 36519 | of the sore sorrow which was upon him. And he saw among | of the sore sorrow which was upon him. And he saw among | of the sore sorrow which was upon him. And he saw among |
| 36520 | the stars a Cross of light, and there was an inscription written | the stars a Cross of light, and there was an inscription written | the stars a Cross of light, and there was an inscription written |
| 36521 | upon it in Greek (Roman) letters, and he read the inscription | upon it in Greek (Roman) letters, and he read the inscription | upon it in Greek (Roman) letters, and he read the inscription |
| 36522 | which was written thus: Constantine, through this sign | which was written thus: Constantine, through this sign | which was written thus: Constantine, through this sign |
| 36523 | thou shalt conquer those who are fighting against thee. | thou shalt conquer those who are fighting against thee. | thou shalt conquer those who are fighting against thee. |
| 36524 | Seek thou the God of thy fathers, and thou shalt find Him.’ | Seek thou the God of thy fathers, and thou shalt find Him.’ | Seek thou the God of thy fathers, and thou shalt find Him.’ |
| 36525 | And when he rose up in the morning he was marvelling | And when he rose up in the morning he was marvelling | And when he rose up in the morning he was marvelling |
| 36526 | and saying, ‘Unto which God doth this sign belong?’ | and saying, ‘Unto which God doth this sign belong?’ | and saying, ‘Unto which God doth this sign belong?’ |
| 36527 | And he caused the priests to be called | and the chiefs of all rol. 2651 | And he caused the priests to be called | and the chiefs of all rol. 2651 | And he caused the priests to be called | and the chiefs of all rol. 2651 |
| 36528 | the Government, and he asked them about the sign which [ⲛ︦] | the Government, and he asked them about the sign which ⲛ | the Government, and he asked them about the sign which n |
| 36529 | he had seen, saying, ¢ Unto which God doth this sign belong ?’ | he had seen, saying, ¢ Unto which God doth this sign belong ?’ | he had seen, saying, ¢ Unto which God doth this sign belong ?’ |
| 36530 | And some of them said unto him, © Assuredly it belongeth | And some of them said unto him, © Assuredly it belongeth | And some of them said unto him, © Assuredly it belongeth |
| 36531 | to Phiblarion, the conqueror and disposer of battles, who | to Phiblarion, the conqueror and disposer of battles, who | to Phiblarion, the conqueror and disposer of battles, who |
| 36532 | hath appeared unto thee to give thee the victory; therefore | hath appeared unto thee to give thee the victory; therefore | hath appeared unto thee to give thee the victory; therefore |
| 36533 | let us pour out libations unto him.” And others said, It | let us pour out libations unto him.” And others said, It | let us pour out libations unto him.” And others said, It |
| 36534 | belongeth to Herakles, and we must pour out libations unto | belongeth to Herakles, and we must pour out libations unto | belongeth to Herakles, and we must pour out libations unto |
| 36535 | lim. It ix he who wisheth to give thee victory in the war. | lim. It ix he who wisheth to give thee victory in the war. | lim. It ix he who wisheth to give thee victory in the war. |
| 36536 | Now Constantine did not know what he ought to do. He | Now Constantine did not know what he ought to do. He | Now Constantine did not know what he ought to do. He |
| 36537 | was a Christian, and the son of a Christian, and yet he did | was a Christian, and the son of a Christian, and yet he did | was a Christian, and the son of a Christian, and yet he did |
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| 36538 | ⲧⲟϩ THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | ⲧⲟϩ THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | toh THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS |
| 36539 | Fol. 26 » 2 not know the Sign (or, symbol) | of the Cross, because at that | Fol. 26 » 2 not know the Sign (or, symbol) | of the Cross, because at that | Fol. 26 » 2 not know the Sign (or, symbol) | of the Cross, because at that |
| 36540 | Fol. 27 a 1 | Fol. 27 a 1 | Fol. 27 a 1 |
| 36541 | ⲛ︦ⲁ︦ | ⲛⲉⲩⲙⲁ | nevma |
| 36542 | Fol. 7 2 | Fol. 7 2 | Fol. 7 2 |
| 36543 | Fol. 27 b 1 | Fol. 27 b 1 | Fol. 27 b 1 |
| 36544 | ⲛⲃ | ⲛⲃ | nv |
| 36545 | time no church was being built, and the Cross was as yet | time no church was being built, and the Cross was as yet | time no church was being built, and the Cross was as yet |
| 36546 | unknown [to him], because it was the period wherein they | unknown [to him], because it was the period wherein they | unknown [to him], because it was the period wherein they |
| 36547 | were pulling down churches. Now Constantine was born | were pulling down churches. Now Constantine was born | were pulling down churches. Now Constantine was born |
| 36548 | during a time of persecution, and he and his parents went | during a time of persecution, and he and his parents went | during a time of persecution, and he and his parents went |
| 36549 | to Christ secretly. And whilst the noble Constantine was | to Christ secretly. And whilst the noble Constantine was | to Christ secretly. And whilst the noble Constantine was |
| 36550 | meditating upon these things, a certain soldier, who was | meditating upon these things, a certain soldier, who was | meditating upon these things, a certain soldier, who was |
| 36551 | a mighty man of war and a believer in God, and whose name | a mighty man of war and a believer in God, and whose name | a mighty man of war and a believer in God, and whose name |
| 36552 | was Eusignius, and who was very honest—now he did not | was Eusignius, and who was very honest—now he did not | was Eusignius, and who was very honest—now he did not |
| 36553 | declare himself openly because it was the time of persecution— | declare himself openly because it was the time of persecution— | declare himself openly because it was the time of persecution— |
| 36554 | this man, I say, went unto Constantine, and said unto him | this man, I say, went unto Constantine, and said unto him | this man, I say, went unto Constantine, and said unto him |
| 36555 | secretly, | My lord, hearken unto the word of thy servant. | secretly, | My lord, hearken unto the word of thy servant. | secretly, | My lord, hearken unto the word of thy servant. |
| 36556 | The sign which thou didst see in the sky doth not belong | The sign which thou didst see in the sky doth not belong | The sign which thou didst see in the sky doth not belong |
| 36557 | unto any one of the gods of the Emperor Diocletian, but it | unto any one of the gods of the Emperor Diocletian, but it | unto any one of the gods of the Emperor Diocletian, but it |
| 36558 | belongeth to Jesus, the Christ, the Son of the Living God. | belongeth to Jesus, the Christ, the Son of the Living God. | belongeth to Jesus, the Christ, the Son of the Living God. |
| 36559 | He came down into this world, and took flesh in Mary, the | He came down into this world, and took flesh in Mary, the | He came down into this world, and took flesh in Mary, the |
| 36560 | holy Virgin, and became the selfsame flesh and Godhead. | holy Virgin, and became the selfsame flesh and Godhead. | holy Virgin, and became the selfsame flesh and Godhead. |
| 36561 | He lived for thirty-three years, and Ie did everything which | He lived for thirty-three years, and Ie did everything which | He lived for thirty-three years, and Ie did everything which |
| 36562 | men do in the same manner as ourselves, with the exception | men do in the same manner as ourselves, with the exception | men do in the same manner as ourselves, with the exception |
| 36563 | of committing sin. He effected very many cures, Ⲙⲉ raised | of committing sin. He effected very many cures, ⲙⲏⲓ raised | of committing sin. He effected very many cures, myi raised |
| 36564 | the dead, to the blind He gave the | light, Ie cast out the | the dead, to the blind He gave the | light, Ie cast out the | the dead, to the blind He gave the | light, Ie cast out the |
| 36565 | devils, He cleansed the lepers, and He healed those who were | devils, He cleansed the lepers, and He healed those who were | devils, He cleansed the lepers, and He healed those who were |
| 36566 | sick of the palsy. In short, His miracles and the mighty | sick of the palsy. In short, His miracles and the mighty | sick of the palsy. In short, His miracles and the mighty |
| 36567 | works which He did upon earth are innumerable. The godless | works which He did upon earth are innumerable. The godless | works which He did upon earth are innumerable. The godless |
| 36568 | Jews were jealous of Him, and they rose up against Him. | Jews were jealous of Him, and they rose up against Him. | Jews were jealous of Him, and they rose up against Him. |
| 36569 | They bound Him, they delivered Ilim over into the hand of | They bound Him, they delivered Ilim over into the hand of | They bound Him, they delivered Ilim over into the hand of |
| 36570 | Pilate the governor, who ruled over Palestine for Tiberius, | Pilate the governor, who ruled over Palestine for Tiberius, | Pilate the governor, who ruled over Palestine for Tiberius, |
| 36571 | and when he found in Him no offence [which merited] death | and when he found in Him no offence [which merited] death | and when he found in Him no offence [which merited] death |
| 36572 | he wished to set Him free. And the Jews were wroth [at this], | he wished to set Him free. And the Jews were wroth [at this], | he wished to set Him free. And the Jews were wroth [at this], |
| 36573 | and they rose in rebellion, and against his free will he delivered | and they rose in rebellion, and against his free will he delivered | and they rose in rebellion, and against his free will he delivered |
| 36574 | Him over into their hands, and they did unto ⲙ | according | Him over into their hands, and they did unto ⲙ | according | Him over into their hands, and they did unto m | according |
| 36575 | to their wish. And the Jews took Jesus, and they raised | to their wish. And the Jews took Jesus, and they raised | to their wish. And the Jews took Jesus, and they raised |
| 36576 | Him up on the wood of the Cross, and they crucified ITim | Him up on the wood of the Cross, and they crucified ITim | Him up on the wood of the Cross, and they crucified ITim |
| 36577 | along with two thieves, and He died upon the Cross. And | along with two thieves, and He died upon the Cross. And | along with two thieves, and He died upon the Cross. And |
| 36578 | they brought Him down, and they laid Him in a tomb, and | they brought Him down, and they laid Him in a tomb, and | they brought Him down, and they laid Him in a tomb, and |
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| 36580 | He rose on His third day, according to the Scriptures. He | He rose on His third day, according to the Scriptures. He | He rose on His third day, according to the Scriptures. He |
| 36581 | went up into heaven, He sat down at the right hand of | went up into heaven, He sat down at the right hand of | went up into heaven, He sat down at the right hand of |
| 36582 | God, and Ile shall come to judge the living and the dead. | God, and Ile shall come to judge the living and the dead. | God, and Ile shall come to judge the living and the dead. |
| 36583 | This sign which thou hast seen in the sky bringeth His | This sign which thou hast seen in the sky bringeth His | This sign which thou hast seen in the sky bringeth His |
| 36584 | heart (?).” | heart (?).” | heart (?).” |
| 36585 | And when Constantine had heard these things from | And when Constantine had heard these things from | And when Constantine had heard these things from |
| 36586 | Lusignius he said, ‘Shall not then this sign which I have | Lusignius he said, ‘Shall not then this sign which I have | Lusignius he said, ‘Shall not then this sign which I have |
| 36587 | seen give me victory ? 1 believe | in it, because that same Jesus Fol. 27 b 2 | seen give me victory ? 1 believe | in it, because that same Jesus Fol. 27 b 2 | seen give me victory ? 1 believe | in it, because that same Jesus Fol. 27 b 2 |
| 36588 | is the God of my fathers” And straightway Constantine | is the God of my fathers” And straightway Constantine | is the God of my fathers” And straightway Constantine |
| 36589 | took his good spear, and fixed upon it a cross of gold, and | took his good spear, and fixed upon it a cross of gold, and | took his good spear, and fixed upon it a cross of gold, and |
| 36590 | set it before him. And when the period which Constantine | set it before him. And when the period which Constantine | set it before him. And when the period which Constantine |
| 36591 | had agreed upon with the Persians had come to an end, he | had agreed upon with the Persians had come to an end, he | had agreed upon with the Persians had come to an end, he |
| 36592 | passed over the river to do battle with them, and he trusted | passed over the river to do battle with them, and he trusted | passed over the river to do battle with them, and he trusted |
| 36593 | boldly in the sign which he had seen in the sky, and God | boldly in the sign which he had seen in the sky, and God | boldly in the sign which he had seen in the sky, and God |
| 36594 | gave unto him that day victory from out of heaven. And all | gave unto him that day victory from out of heaven. And all | gave unto him that day victory from out of heaven. And all |
| 36595 | the host of the Persians took to flight before him, and | the host of the Persians took to flight before him, and | the host of the Persians took to flight before him, and |
| 36596 | all those who were with them, and the two hosts took the | all those who were with them, and the two hosts took the | all those who were with them, and the two hosts took the |
| 36597 | same road, and the Romans slew the Persians as far as their | same road, and the Romans slew the Persians as far as their | same road, and the Romans slew the Persians as far as their |
| 36598 | frontier. And Constantine saw with his own eyes | [angels] | frontier. And Constantine saw with his own eyes | [angels] | frontier. And Constantine saw with his own eyes | [angels] |
| 36599 | among the host of the soldiers with their swords drawn in | among the host of the soldiers with their swords drawn in | among the host of the soldiers with their swords drawn in |
| 36600 | their hands awaiting them. And having obtained the victory | their hands awaiting them. And having obtained the victory | their hands awaiting them. And having obtained the victory |
| 36601 | through the Cross he returned to the city with his company | through the Cross he returned to the city with his company | through the Cross he returned to the city with his company |
| 36602 | of soldiers, and not one of them was wounded. And these | of soldiers, and not one of them was wounded. And these | of soldiers, and not one of them was wounded. And these |
| 36603 | things happened thus according to the statements which we | things happened thus according to the statements which we | things happened thus according to the statements which we |
| 36604 | have gathered together from early Hebrew writers. And | have gathered together from early Hebrew writers. And | have gathered together from early Hebrew writers. And |
| 36605 | God, Who establisheth kings, and removeth them out of their | God, Who establisheth kings, and removeth them out of their | God, Who establisheth kings, and removeth them out of their |
| 36606 | places, destroyed the two eyes of Diocletian, because of what | places, destroyed the two eyes of Diocletian, because of what | places, destroyed the two eyes of Diocletian, because of what |
| 36607 | he had done in the matter of the worship of idols, and likewise | he had done in the matter of the worship of idols, and likewise | he had done in the matter of the worship of idols, and likewise |
| 36608 | thrust him from his throne. And by the forethought of God, | thrust him from his throne. And by the forethought of God, | thrust him from his throne. And by the forethought of God, |
| 36609 | the Members of the Senate, and the Councillors of the two | the Members of the Senate, and the Councillors of the two | the Members of the Senate, and the Councillors of the two |
| 36610 | cities, Rome | and Antioch, took Constantine, and seated him | cities, Rome | and Antioch, took Constantine, and seated him | cities, Rome | and Antioch, took Constantine, and seated him |
| 36611 | upon the throne of Rome, and put the crown of sovereignty | upon the throne of Rome, and put the crown of sovereignty | upon the throne of Rome, and put the crown of sovereignty |
| 36612 | upon his head, and the sceptre [in his hand]. And the nobles | upon his head, and the sceptre [in his hand]. And the nobles | upon his head, and the sceptre [in his hand]. And the nobles |
| 36613 | of the two cities brought him gifts, and glorified God because | of the two cities brought him gifts, and glorified God because | of the two cities brought him gifts, and glorified God because |
| 36614 | of His gracious goodness and loving-kindness towards men, | of His gracious goodness and loving-kindness towards men, | of His gracious goodness and loving-kindness towards men, |
| 36615 | Fol. 28 a 1 | Fol. 28 a 1 | Fol. 28 a 1 |
| 36616 | [ire] | [ire] | [ire] |
| 36617 | Fol, 28a 2 | Fol, 28a 2 | Fol, 28a 2 |
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| 36618 | Fol. 280 1 | Fol. 280 1 | Fol. 280 1 |
| 36619 | ⲛⲇ | ⲛⲇ | nḋ |
| 36620 | 794 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 794 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 794 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS |
| 36621 | which He had made manifest to every one. And straightway | which He had made manifest to every one. And straightway | which He had made manifest to every one. And straightway |
| 36622 | Constantine remitted taxes to all classes of people everywhere, | Constantine remitted taxes to all classes of people everywhere, | Constantine remitted taxes to all classes of people everywhere, |
| 36623 | and he caused great peace to be in all the churches, and he | and he caused great peace to be in all the churches, and he | and he caused great peace to be in all the churches, and he |
| 36624 | wrote epistles to the orthodox bishops in every diocese wherein | wrote epistles to the orthodox bishops in every diocese wherein | wrote epistles to the orthodox bishops in every diocese wherein |
| 36625 | he ordered them to pray for him and for all his kingdom, so | he ordered them to pray for him and for all his kingdom, so | he ordered them to pray for him and for all his kingdom, so |
| 36626 | that God might protect him. And great | peace encompassed | that God might protect him. And great | peace encompassed | that God might protect him. And great | peace encompassed |
| 36627 | Constantine on every side, and God bestowed upon the | Constantine on every side, and God bestowed upon the | Constantine on every side, and God bestowed upon the |
| 36628 | churches great benefactions through him, and also on the | churches great benefactions through him, and also on the | churches great benefactions through him, and also on the |
| 36629 | heads of the churches, to whom he entrusted the work of | heads of the churches, to whom he entrusted the work of | heads of the churches, to whom he entrusted the work of |
| 36630 | building churches everywhere on a scale worthy of the glory | building churches everywhere on a scale worthy of the glory | building churches everywhere on a scale worthy of the glory |
| 36631 | of his kingdom. And there was born to him a son, and he | of his kingdom. And there was born to him a son, and he | of his kingdom. And there was born to him a son, and he |
| 36632 | called his name Konstantos (Constantinus II), according to | called his name Konstantos (Constantinus II), according to | called his name Konstantos (Constantinus II), according to |
| 36633 | his own name. And after these things another son was born | his own name. And after these things another son was born | his own name. And after these things another son was born |
| 36634 | Fol. 28 5 2 to him, and he called his name | Kos[tantos] (Constantius IT}, | Fol. 28 5 2 to him, and he called his name | Kos[tantos] (Constantius IT}, | Fol. 28 5 2 to him, and he called his name | Kos[tantos] (Constantius IT}, |
| 36635 | Fol. 29 a 1 | Fol. 29 a 1 | Fol. 29 a 1 |
| 36636 | ⲛ︦ⲉ︦ | 55 | 55 |
| 36637 | according to his name, and when they were grown up a little | according to his name, and when they were grown up a little | according to his name, and when they were grown up a little |
| 36638 | they were crowned with the crown of sovereignty, and the | they were crowned with the crown of sovereignty, and the | they were crowned with the crown of sovereignty, and the |
| 36639 | sceptre [was put into their hands]. And the Emperor | sceptre [was put into their hands]. And the Emperor | sceptre [was put into their hands]. And the Emperor |
| 36640 | Constantine, being informed that the worship of idols went | Constantine, being informed that the worship of idols went | Constantine, being informed that the worship of idols went |
| 36641 | on in many places, straightway issued an order to every | on in many places, straightway issued an order to every | on in many places, straightway issued an order to every |
| 36642 | city to close the temples, and to take away their keys, and | city to close the temples, and to take away their keys, and | city to close the temples, and to take away their keys, and |
| 36643 | to give them to those who were in charge of the churches. | to give them to those who were in charge of the churches. | to give them to those who were in charge of the churches. |
| 36644 | And they took away from them large quantities of money, | And they took away from them large quantities of money, | And they took away from them large quantities of money, |
| 36645 | which they spent in building churches everywhere, according | which they spent in building churches everywhere, according | which they spent in building churches everywhere, according |
| 36646 | to the Emperor’s decree. . | to the Emperor’s decree. . | to the Emperor’s decree. . |
| 36647 | And | Constantine rose up quickly, and he took with him | And | Constantine rose up quickly, and he took with him | And | Constantine rose up quickly, and he took with him |
| 36648 | his mother, and his sister, who was a virgin, and a large | his mother, and his sister, who was a virgin, and a large | his mother, and his sister, who was a virgin, and a large |
| 36649 | quantity of baggage, and a large escort of soldiers and | quantity of baggage, and a large escort of soldiers and | quantity of baggage, and a large escort of soldiers and |
| 36650 | slaves, and many holy bishops, and he departed with them | slaves, and many holy bishops, and he departed with them | slaves, and many holy bishops, and he departed with them |
| 36651 | to Jerusalem. And he caused to be brought before him the | to Jerusalem. And he caused to be brought before him the | to Jerusalem. And he caused to be brought before him the |
| 36652 | chief Jews, and he asked them questions, saying, ‘I wish you | chief Jews, and he asked them questions, saying, ‘I wish you | chief Jews, and he asked them questions, saying, ‘I wish you |
| 36653 | to shew me the place where [stood] the Cross whereon Jesus | to shew me the place where [stood] the Cross whereon Jesus | to shew me the place where [stood] the Cross whereon Jesus |
| 36654 | was hung, and the tomb wherein His Divine Body was laid, | was hung, and the tomb wherein His Divine Body was laid, | was hung, and the tomb wherein His Divine Body was laid, |
| 36655 | for the glorification of my kingdom.” And the Jews said, | for the glorification of my kingdom.” And the Jews said, | for the glorification of my kingdom.” And the Jews said, |
| 36656 | Fol. 20 a 2 Ⲟ Lord Emperor, | behold, it is a long time since they | Fol. 20 a 2 ⲟⲓ Lord Emperor, | behold, it is a long time since they | Fol. 20 a 2 oi Lord Emperor, | behold, it is a long time since they |
| 36657 | crucified Jesus, and lo, this event happened six generations | crucified Jesus, and lo, this event happened six generations | crucified Jesus, and lo, this event happened six generations |
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| 36658 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 795 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 795 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 795 |
| 36659 | ago. And the city was laid waste and burnt with fire by | ago. And the city was laid waste and burnt with fire by | ago. And the city was laid waste and burnt with fire by |
| 36660 | the order of the Emperor Vespasian. They slew our fathers | the order of the Emperor Vespasian. They slew our fathers | the order of the Emperor Vespasian. They slew our fathers |
| 36661 | first of all, and then they led [some] away into captivity, and | first of all, and then they led [some] away into captivity, and | first of all, and then they led [some] away into captivity, and |
| 36662 | [others] they banished to Egypt. And if a remnant remained | [others] they banished to Egypt. And if a remnant remained | [others] they banished to Egypt. And if a remnant remained |
| 36663 | [after] the destruction of Vespasian, behold, we have been | [after] the destruction of Vespasian, behold, we have been | [after] the destruction of Vespasian, behold, we have been |
| 36664 | slaves of our lord the Emperor of the Romans, until this | slaves of our lord the Emperor of the Romans, until this | slaves of our lord the Emperor of the Romans, until this |
| 36665 | present.” And the Emperor said unto them, ¢ Ye may expect | present.” And the Emperor said unto them, ¢ Ye may expect | present.” And the Emperor said unto them, ¢ Ye may expect |
| 36666 | a very heavy punishment from me if ye are unwilling to | a very heavy punishment from me if ye are unwilling to | a very heavy punishment from me if ye are unwilling to |
| 36667 | shew | me the place wherein they crucified the Tord, and the Fol. 29 6 1 | shew | me the place wherein they crucified the Tord, and the Fol. 29 6 1 | shew | me the place wherein they crucified the Tord, and the Fol. 29 6 1 |
| 36668 | wood of the Cross itself, and the tomb wherein they laid His ⲛ︦︦︦ | wood of the Cross itself, and the tomb wherein they laid His ⲛ | wood of the Cross itself, and the tomb wherein they laid His n |
| 36669 | Body.” And the Jews made answer, saying, Ⲟ our Lord | Body.” And the Jews made answer, saying, ⲟⲓ our Lord | Body.” And the Jews made answer, saying, oi our Lord |
| 36670 | Emperor, enquire of those who understand the Law thoroughly | Emperor, enquire of those who understand the Law thoroughly | Emperor, enquire of those who understand the Law thoroughly |
| 36671 | among the Jews, and the high priests among them, and they | among the Jews, and the high priests among them, and they | among the Jews, and the high priests among them, and they |
| 36672 | will be able to inform the Emperor concerning the matters | will be able to inform the Emperor concerning the matters | will be able to inform the Emperor concerning the matters |
| 36673 | about which he maketh enquiries. There is no one among us | about which he maketh enquiries. There is no one among us | about which he maketh enquiries. There is no one among us |
| 36674 | who hath knowledge about this city, but there may be some | who hath knowledge about this city, but there may be some | who hath knowledge about this city, but there may be some |
| 36675 | one of whom the Emperor could ask questions.” And the | one of whom the Emperor could ask questions.” And the | one of whom the Emperor could ask questions.” And the |
| 36676 | Emperor said ⲙⲙ them, ‘Tell me [the names] of those | Emperor said ⲙⲙ them, ‘Tell me [the names] of those | Emperor said mm them, ‘Tell me [the names] of those |
| 36677 | among you who are well instructed in the Law. [If] ye | among you who are well instructed in the Law. [If] ye | among you who are well instructed in the Law. [If] ye |
| 36678 | [do this, I will] |dismiss you in peace, and ye can depart to Fol. 205 2 | [do this, I will] |dismiss you in peace, and ye can depart to Fol. 205 2 | [do this, I will] |dismiss you in peace, and ye can depart to Fol. 205 2 |
| 36679 | your houses.” And they gave him [the names of] seven men, | your houses.” And they gave him [the names of] seven men, | your houses.” And they gave him [the names of] seven men, |
| 36680 | saymg, ‘ These men are well instructed in the Law, for they | saymg, ‘ These men are well instructed in the Law, for they | saymg, ‘ These men are well instructed in the Law, for they |
| 36681 | are chief priests. And these are their names: Judas, | are chief priests. And these are their names: Judas, | are chief priests. And these are their names: Judas, |
| 36682 | [Ben]jamin (7), Abidon, Adéth-Iésou, Iésou (Joshua), Sulém, | [Ben]jamin (7), Abidon, Adéth-Iésou, Iésou (Joshua), Sulém, | [Ben]jamin (7), Abidon, Adéth-Iésou, Iésou (Joshua), Sulém, |
| 36683 | Tasson.’ | Tasson.’ | Tasson.’ |
| 36684 | And the Emperor said unto them, ‘If ye wish to live your | And the Emperor said unto them, ‘If ye wish to live your | And the Emperor said unto them, ‘If ye wish to live your |
| 36685 | lives in [this] world, and your lives in the next, make haste | lives in [this] world, and your lives in the next, make haste | lives in [this] world, and your lives in the next, make haste |
| 36686 | and tell me where is the place of the wood of the Cross of my | and tell me where is the place of the wood of the Cross of my | and tell me where is the place of the wood of the Cross of my |
| 36687 | Lord Jesus, the Christ, and where 1s the tomb in which His | Lord Jesus, the Christ, and where 1s the tomb in which His | Lord Jesus, the Christ, and where 1s the tomb in which His |
| 36688 | Body was laid. If ye will not tell me where it is then Ⲓ will | Body was laid. If ye will not tell me where it is then ⲓ will | Body was laid. If ye will not tell me where it is then i will |
| 36689 | destroy | your bodies by a cruel punishment, and the Lord Fol. 30 a 1 | destroy | your bodies by a cruel punishment, and the Lord Fol. 30 a 1 | destroy | your bodies by a cruel punishment, and the Lord Fol. 30 a 1 |
| 36690 | shall burn up your souls in the fire which can never be ⲛ︦ⲍ︦ | shall burn up your souls in the fire which can never be ⲛ︦ⲍ︦ | shall burn up your souls in the fire which can never be n︦z︦ |
| 36691 | . quenched.’ And one of the Jews whose name was lamin | . quenched.’ And one of the Jews whose name was lamin | . quenched.’ And one of the Jews whose name was lamin |
| 36692 | . answered and said, ‘May my Lord Emperor live for ever! | . answered and said, ‘May my Lord Emperor live for ever! | . answered and said, ‘May my Lord Emperor live for ever! |
| 36693 | Command me, and 1 will declare that which IT know. | Command me, and 1 will declare that which IT know. | Command me, and 1 will declare that which IT know. |
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| 36694 | Fol. 30 a 2 | Fol. 30 a 2 | Fol. 30 a 2 |
| 36695 | Fol. 30 b 1 | Fol. 30 b 1 | Fol. 30 b 1 |
| 36696 | WH | WH | WH |
| 36697 | 796 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 796 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 796 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS |
| 36698 | Now this city was destroyed three times by the Roman | Now this city was destroyed three times by the Roman | Now this city was destroyed three times by the Roman |
| 36699 | Emperors, and they slew our fathers, and a certain few | Emperors, and they slew our fathers, and a certain few | Emperors, and they slew our fathers, and a certain few |
| 36700 | of the people they banished to Egypt, and in that country | of the people they banished to Egypt, and in that country | of the people they banished to Egypt, and in that country |
| 36701 | they are until this day, and they have never rebuilt their | they are until this day, and they have never rebuilt their | they are until this day, and they have never rebuilt their |
| 36702 | houses [here]. If there be a remnant of our race existing, | houses [here]. If there be a remnant of our race existing, | houses [here]. If there be a remnant of our race existing, |
| 36703 | behold, they are in this | city. We live under the yoke of | behold, they are in this | city. We live under the yoke of | behold, they are in this | city. We live under the yoke of |
| 36704 | the Roman Emperors, and pay them tribute. And we do not | the Roman Emperors, and pay them tribute. And we do not | the Roman Emperors, and pay them tribute. And we do not |
| 36705 | [seek to] circumcise any one of all those who live about us, | [seek to] circumcise any one of all those who live about us, | [seek to] circumcise any one of all those who live about us, |
| 36706 | but we seek to live according to the Law of our fathers. As, | but we seek to live according to the Law of our fathers. As, | but we seek to live according to the Law of our fathers. As, |
| 36707 | however, for the matter concerning which thou dost ask us | however, for the matter concerning which thou dost ask us | however, for the matter concerning which thou dost ask us |
| 36708 | questions, we have no knowledge thereof.” And Constantine | questions, we have no knowledge thereof.” And Constantine | questions, we have no knowledge thereof.” And Constantine |
| 36709 | had the men thrown into a pit wherein there was no water, | had the men thrown into a pit wherein there was no water, | had the men thrown into a pit wherein there was no water, |
| 36710 | and he [ordered] that they were to be kept there without | and he [ordered] that they were to be kept there without | and he [ordered] that they were to be kept there without |
| 36711 | bread and water until they died. | bread and water until they died. | bread and water until they died. |
| 36712 | And after they had been in the pit for seven days the | And after they had been in the pit for seven days the | And after they had been in the pit for seven days the |
| 36713 | Jews cried out, saying, ‘Let our Lord Emperor command us | Jews cried out, saying, ‘Let our Lord Emperor command us | Jews cried out, saying, ‘Let our Lord Emperor command us |
| 36714 | to be taken up [out of this pit], and we will inform our | to be taken up [out of this pit], and we will inform our | to be taken up [out of this pit], and we will inform our |
| 36715 | Lord | Emperor concerning the matter about which he hath | Lord | Emperor concerning the matter about which he hath | Lord | Emperor concerning the matter about which he hath |
| 36716 | enquired of us’ And the Emperor commanded them to be | enquired of us’ And the Emperor commanded them to be | enquired of us’ And the Emperor commanded them to be |
| 36717 | brought up, for their bodies were transformed by the cold of | brought up, for their bodies were transformed by the cold of | brought up, for their bodies were transformed by the cold of |
| 36718 | the pit, which went a long way down into the ground. And | the pit, which went a long way down into the ground. And | the pit, which went a long way down into the ground. And |
| 36719 | one of them, whose name was Judas, said, ¢ Let the Emperor | one of them, whose name was Judas, said, ¢ Let the Emperor | one of them, whose name was Judas, said, ¢ Let the Emperor |
| 36720 | order [his servants] to give me a little water, and I will tell | order [his servants] to give me a little water, and I will tell | order [his servants] to give me a little water, and I will tell |
| 36721 | thee about everything concerning which thou hast asked | thee about everything concerning which thou hast asked | thee about everything concerning which thou hast asked |
| 36722 | me’; and the Emperor ordered them to bring some pure | me’; and the Emperor ordered them to bring some pure | me’; and the Emperor ordered them to bring some pure |
| 36723 | bread and some water, and he made them eat and drink. | bread and some water, and he made them eat and drink. | bread and some water, and he made them eat and drink. |
| 36724 | And when Judas had strengthened his heart with this food | And when Judas had strengthened his heart with this food | And when Judas had strengthened his heart with this food |
| 36725 | he cried out, saying, Ⲟ my God-loving and man-loving | he cried out, saying, ⲟⲓ my God-loving and man-loving | he cried out, saying, oi my God-loving and man-loving |
| 36726 | Fol. 304 2 Lord | Emperor, our father David said in the Spirit, “The | Fol. 304 2 Lord | Emperor, our father David said in the Spirit, “The | Fol. 304 2 Lord | Emperor, our father David said in the Spirit, “The |
| 36727 | things which we have heard we know, and the things which | things which we have heard we know, and the things which | things which we have heard we know, and the things which |
| 36728 | our fathers have spoken are not hidden from their children of | our fathers have spoken are not hidden from their children of | our fathers have spoken are not hidden from their children of |
| 36729 | another generation,””! My father Simeon said unto me, Ⲙⲩ | another generation,””! My father Simeon said unto me, Ⲙⲩ | another generation,””! My father Simeon said unto me, Mi |
| 36730 | father Judas informed me, saying, ⲆⲈ the time when they | father Judas informed me, saying, ⲇⲉ the time when they | father Judas informed me, saying, ḋe the time when they |
| 36731 | I Compare Ps. xliv. 1; Ixxviii. 3. | I Compare Ps. xliv. 1; Ixxviii. 3. | I Compare Ps. xliv. 1; Ixxviii. 3. |
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| 36732 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 797 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 797 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 797 |
| 36733 | crucified Jesus the Jews were gathered together, and they | crucified Jesus the Jews were gathered together, and they | crucified Jesus the Jews were gathered together, and they |
| 36734 | decided upon a plan. When they knew that Jesus had risen | decided upon a plan. When they knew that Jesus had risen | decided upon a plan. When they knew that Jesus had risen |
| 36735 | from the dead they gave a large sum of money to the | from the dead they gave a large sum of money to the | from the dead they gave a large sum of money to the |
| 36736 | soldiers who were keeping guard over the tomb, saying, | soldiers who were keeping guard over the tomb, saying, | soldiers who were keeping guard over the tomb, saying, |
| 36737 | [Say ye] that it was His disciples who | came [and stole Fol. 81 1 | [Say ye] that it was His disciples who | came [and stole Fol. 81 1 | [Say ye] that it was His disciples who | came [and stole Fol. 81 1 |
| 36738 | Ⲛⲓ away !] by night, whilst we were asleep, and we knew ⲛ︦ⲑ︦ | ⲛⲁⲓ away !] by night, whilst we were asleep, and we knew ⲛ︦ⲑ︦ | nai away !] by night, whilst we were asleep, and we knew n︦θ︦ |
| 36739 | | nothing about it. And our fathers denied the Resurrection | | nothing about it. And our fathers denied the Resurrection | | nothing about it. And our fathers denied the Resurrection |
| 36740 | of the Lord because of the blindness of heart. Then, after- | of the Lord because of the blindness of heart. Then, after- | of the Lord because of the blindness of heart. Then, after- |
| 36741 | wards, miracles took place at the tomb of Jesus, and He even | wards, miracles took place at the tomb of Jesus, and He even | wards, miracles took place at the tomb of Jesus, and He even |
| 36742 | { raised those who were dead, and He cast out devils from men. | { raised those who were dead, and He cast out devils from men. | { raised those who were dead, and He cast out devils from men. |
| 36743 | And the Jews became jealous of Him because of this thing, | And the Jews became jealous of Him because of this thing, | And the Jews became jealous of Him because of this thing, |
| 36744 | and, having thought out the following plan, they made a | and, having thought out the following plan, they made a | and, having thought out the following plan, they made a |
| 36745 | proclamation, saying, Let all the Jews who are in Jerusalem, | proclamation, saying, Let all the Jews who are in Jerusalem, | proclamation, saying, Let all the Jews who are in Jerusalem, |
| 36746 | and in every place which is nigh unto them, cast their dung | and in every place which is nigh unto them, cast their dung | and in every place which is nigh unto them, cast their dung |
| 36747 | upon the tomb of Jesus.” And they issued the following | upon the tomb of Jesus.” And they issued the following | upon the tomb of Jesus.” And they issued the following |
| 36748 | abominable proclamation also, Ⲡⲉⲃ [all the Jews] throw all | abominable proclamation also, Ⲡⲉⲃ [all the Jews] throw all | abominable proclamation also, Peb [all the Jews] throw all |
| 36749 | the filth which they | clear out of their houses upon the tomb Fol. 31 a 2 | the filth which they | clear out of their houses upon the tomb Fol. 31 a 2 | the filth which they | clear out of their houses upon the tomb Fol. 31 a 2 |
| 36750 | of Jesus.” And this thing they did for a very long time, in | of Jesus.” And this thing they did for a very long time, in | of Jesus.” And this thing they did for a very long time, in |
| 36751 | fact until the Roman Emperor Vespasian came. Ⲡⲉ put to | fact until the Roman Emperor Vespasian came. Ⲡⲉ put to | fact until the Roman Emperor Vespasian came. Pe put to |
| 36752 | death our kinsmen, who did not cease from acting in this | death our kinsmen, who did not cease from acting in this | death our kinsmen, who did not cease from acting in this |
| 36753 | | wise until a very large quantity of filth covered [the tomb]. | | wise until a very large quantity of filth covered [the tomb]. | | wise until a very large quantity of filth covered [the tomb]. |
| 36754 | | Of this thou hast proofs from the Book of the Gospels of | | Of this thou hast proofs from the Book of the Gospels of | | Of this thou hast proofs from the Book of the Gospels of |
| 36755 | | Jesus the Christ, O Emperor, in the words, “ Where have they | | Jesus the Christ, O Emperor, in the words, “ Where have they | | Jesus the Christ, O Emperor, in the words, “ Where have they |
| 36756 | laid Him And the Emperor commanded them to bring | laid Him And the Emperor commanded them to bring | laid Him And the Emperor commanded them to bring |
| 36757 | a Book of the Gospels to him, and he read them through, and | a Book of the Gospels to him, and he read them through, and | a Book of the Gospels to him, and he read them through, and |
| 36758 | he found that there was no difference in the Four Gospels, | he found that there was no difference in the Four Gospels, | he found that there was no difference in the Four Gospels, |
| 36759 | but that each said, They | took Him to the place of Fol. 3151 | but that each said, They | took Him to the place of Fol. 3151 | but that each said, They | took Him to the place of Fol. 3151 |
| 36760 | Golgotha, that is to say, the ‘place of the Skull’,* and that ⲍ | Golgotha, that is to say, the ‘place of the Skull’,* and that ⲍ | Golgotha, that is to say, the ‘place of the Skull’,* and that z |
| 36761 | they crucified Him there, and that the tomb wherein they | they crucified Him there, and that the tomb wherein they | they crucified Him there, and that the tomb wherein they |
| 36762 | laid His Body was nigh thereto. And the Emperor Con- | laid His Body was nigh thereto. And the Emperor Con- | laid His Body was nigh thereto. And the Emperor Con- |
| 36763 | stantine answered and said unto Judas, ⲉⲩ me the place | stantine answered and said unto Judas, ⲉⲩ me the place | stantine answered and said unto Judas, ev me the place |
| 36764 | of Golgotha, and thou shalt become a free man.” And Judas | of Golgotha, and thou shalt become a free man.” And Judas | of Golgotha, and thou shalt become a free man.” And Judas |
| 36765 | | 1 Supply ⲁⲩϥⲓⲧϥ̄ ⲛϫⲓⲟⲩⲉ (?). 2 John xx. 15. | | 1 Supply ⲁⲩϥⲓⲧϥ ⲛ̀ϭⲓⲟⲩⲓ (?). 2 John xx. 15. | | 1 Supply avfitf ǹċioui (?). 2 John xx. 15. |
| 36766 | 3 Matt. xxvii. 33 ; Mark xv. 22; Luke xxiii. 33 ; John xix. 17. | 3 Matt. xxvii. 33 ; Mark xv. 22; Luke xxiii. 33 ; John xix. 17. | 3 Matt. xxvii. 33 ; Mark xv. 22; Luke xxiii. 33 ; John xix. 17. |
| 36767 | ⲓⲑ. the Skull of Adam. | ⲓⲑ. the Skull of Adam. | iθ. the Skull of Adam. |
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| 36768 | Fol. 315 2 | Fol. 315 2 | Fol. 315 2 |
| 36769 | Fol. 32 a 1 | Fol. 32 a 1 | Fol. 32 a 1 |
| 36770 | ϥⲁ] | ϥⲁ | fa |
| 36771 | ⲥ | ⲥ | s |
| 36772 | Fol. 82a 2 | Fol. 82a 2 | Fol. 82a 2 |
| 36773 | 798 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 798 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 798 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS |
| 36774 | said, © Let thy lordship take the trouble to come with me, | said, © Let thy lordship take the trouble to come with me, | said, © Let thy lordship take the trouble to come with me, |
| 36775 | and I will shew thee Golgotha, which is the place of the | and I will shew thee Golgotha, which is the place of the | and I will shew thee Golgotha, which is the place of the |
| 36776 | Skull.” And the Emperor rose up, and his God-loving | Skull.” And the Emperor rose up, and his God-loving | Skull.” And the Emperor rose up, and his God-loving |
| 36777 | mother | Helena, and the nobles who were with him, and | mother | Helena, and the nobles who were with him, and | mother | Helena, and the nobles who were with him, and |
| 36778 | Judas took them up on Golgotha, and he also took them | Judas took them up on Golgotha, and he also took them | Judas took them up on Golgotha, and he also took them |
| 36779 | up on the great mound of dung which towered above all | up on the great mound of dung which towered above all | up on the great mound of dung which towered above all |
| 36780 | the city by many cubits. The mound covered twenty arable | the city by many cubits. The mound covered twenty arable | the city by many cubits. The mound covered twenty arable |
| 36781 | fields, and the dung enveloped and filled the place of the tomb | fields, and the dung enveloped and filled the place of the tomb | fields, and the dung enveloped and filled the place of the tomb |
| 36782 | and [the place of] the Skull. And Judas said unto the | and [the place of] the Skull. And Judas said unto the | and [the place of] the Skull. And Judas said unto the |
| 36783 | Emperor, ¢ According to thy language [it is called] Golgotha, | Emperor, ¢ According to thy language [it is called] Golgotha, | Emperor, ¢ According to thy language [it is called] Golgotha, |
| 36784 | but in Hebrew, our own language, Ⲉ. | but in Hebrew, our own language, ⲉ. | but in Hebrew, our own language, e. |
| 36785 | And when the Emperor had looked at the immense quantity | And when the Emperor had looked at the immense quantity | And when the Emperor had looked at the immense quantity |
| 36786 | of dung, and the waste character of the place, he was filled | of dung, and the waste character of the place, he was filled | of dung, and the waste character of the place, he was filled |
| 36787 | with tribulation. And when Judas saw that the Emperor | with tribulation. And when Judas saw that the Emperor | with tribulation. And when Judas saw that the Emperor |
| 36788 | was sorrowful of heart he said unto him, ‘Let not my Lord | was sorrowful of heart he said unto him, ‘Let not my Lord | was sorrowful of heart he said unto him, ‘Let not my Lord |
| 36789 | Emperor be sad, for [it is | very easy] to perform all thy will. | Emperor be sad, for [it is | very easy] to perform all thy will. | Emperor be sad, for [it is | very easy] to perform all thy will. |
| 36790 | Inasmuch as it was the men of our race who committed this | Inasmuch as it was the men of our race who committed this | Inasmuch as it was the men of our race who committed this |
| 36791 | great act of wickedness, send an order throughout all thy | great act of wickedness, send an order throughout all thy | great act of wickedness, send an order throughout all thy |
| 36792 | kingdom, and let [thine officers] seize all the Jews in thy | kingdom, and let [thine officers] seize all the Jews in thy | kingdom, and let [thine officers] seize all the Jews in thy |
| 36793 | kingdom, and let them bring them hither, from every region, | kingdom, and let them bring them hither, from every region, | kingdom, and let them bring them hither, from every region, |
| 36794 | together with their beasts, and their implements for digging, | together with their beasts, and their implements for digging, | together with their beasts, and their implements for digging, |
| 36795 | and their carts, [and let them clear the dung away]; because | and their carts, [and let them clear the dung away]; because | and their carts, [and let them clear the dung away]; because |
| 36796 | the fathers heaped up the dung there their children must be | the fathers heaped up the dung there their children must be | the fathers heaped up the dung there their children must be |
| 36797 | those who shall carry it away, for our fathers have eaten | those who shall carry it away, for our fathers have eaten | those who shall carry it away, for our fathers have eaten |
| 36798 | sour grapes, therefore let their children’s teeth be set on | sour grapes, therefore let their children’s teeth be set on | sour grapes, therefore let their children’s teeth be set on |
| 36799 | edge’? And this counsel at once pleased the Emperor and | edge’? And this counsel at once pleased the Emperor and | edge’? And this counsel at once pleased the Emperor and |
| 36800 | his nobles, | and straightway the Emperor issued an edict to | his nobles, | and straightway the Emperor issued an edict to | his nobles, | and straightway the Emperor issued an edict to |
| 36801 | all his kingdom, saying, ‘I am the Emperor Constantine, | all his kingdom, saying, ‘I am the Emperor Constantine, | all his kingdom, saying, ‘I am the Emperor Constantine, |
| 36802 | a beggar at the feet of Jesus the Christ, the Great King in | a beggar at the feet of Jesus the Christ, the Great King in | a beggar at the feet of Jesus the Christ, the Great King in |
| 36803 | truth. I hereby write unto the chief officers of every city in | truth. I hereby write unto the chief officers of every city in | truth. I hereby write unto the chief officers of every city in |
| 36804 | every country and district, even those of the village or hamlet | every country and district, even those of the village or hamlet | every country and district, even those of the village or hamlet |
| 36805 | wherein there are ten men, who are under the dominion of | wherein there are ten men, who are under the dominion of | wherein there are ten men, who are under the dominion of |
| 36806 | my kingdom, and order you to seize all the Jews who dwell | my kingdom, and order you to seize all the Jews who dwell | my kingdom, and order you to seize all the Jews who dwell |
| 36807 | among you, and to send them to Jerusalem, together with | among you, and to send them to Jerusalem, together with | among you, and to send them to Jerusalem, together with |
| 36808 | 1 John xix. 13. Ⲧⲉⲓ. xxxi. 29 ; Ezek, xviii, 2. | 1 John xix. 13. Ⲧⲁⲓ. xxxi. 29 ; Ezek, xviii, 2. | 1 John xix. 13. Tai. xxxi. 29 ; Ezek, xviii, 2. |
| 36809 | ⲩⲩ al | ⲩⲩ al | yi al |
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| 36810 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 799 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 799 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 799 |
| 36811 | their beasts, and their implements for digging, and their | their beasts, and their implements for digging, and their | their beasts, and their implements for digging, and their |
| 36812 | carts. And whosoever | concealeth one of these shall be Fol ⲓ | carts. And whosoever | concealeth one of these shall be Fol ⲓ | carts. And whosoever | concealeth one of these shall be Fol i |
| 36813 | seized as a criminal, and he and his house shall be put to ⲝ︦ⲃ︦ | seized as a criminal, and he and his house shall be put to ⲝ︦ⲃ︦ | seized as a criminal, and he and his house shall be put to ks︦v︦ |
| 36814 | death.’ ⲥ | death.’ ⲥ | death.’ s |
| 36815 | And when the copies of this decree of the Emperor were | And when the copies of this decree of the Emperor were | And when the copies of this decree of the Emperor were |
| 36816 | received [the officers] seized all the Jews in every place, and | received [the officers] seized all the Jews in every place, and | received [the officers] seized all the Jews in every place, and |
| 36817 | they sent them to Jerusalem, together with their implements | they sent them to Jerusalem, together with their implements | they sent them to Jerusalem, together with their implements |
| 36818 | for digging, and their beasts, and their carts. And they | for digging, and their beasts, and their carts. And they | for digging, and their beasts, and their carts. And they |
| 36819 | came out from every country to Jerusalem, and they were as | came out from every country to Jerusalem, and they were as | came out from every country to Jerusalem, and they were as |
| 36820 | many in number as the stars of the heavens. And the | many in number as the stars of the heavens. And the | many in number as the stars of the heavens. And the |
| 36821 | Emperor appointed over them taskmasters to oversee them | Emperor appointed over them taskmasters to oversee them | Emperor appointed over them taskmasters to oversee them |
| 36822 | in their labour. And he appointed two thousand soldiers | in their labour. And he appointed two thousand soldiers | in their labour. And he appointed two thousand soldiers |
| 36823 | in Jerusalem, and captains of thousands, | and captains of Fol. 32 | in Jerusalem, and captains of thousands, | and captains of Fol. 32 | in Jerusalem, and captains of thousands, | and captains of Fol. 32 |
| 36824 | hundreds, and gangers to compel all the Jews to work both | hundreds, and gangers to compel all the Jews to work both | hundreds, and gangers to compel all the Jews to work both |
| 36825 | by day and by night until the command of the Emperor | by day and by night until the command of the Emperor | by day and by night until the command of the Emperor |
| 36826 | Constantine was fulfilled. And he appointed to be with his | Constantine was fulfilled. And he appointed to be with his | Constantine was fulfilled. And he appointed to be with his |
| 36827 | mother certain holy bishops, that is to say, Apa Athanasius, | mother certain holy bishops, that is to say, Apa Athanasius, | mother certain holy bishops, that is to say, Apa Athanasius, |
| 36828 | Archbishop of Antioch, and Apa Joseph, Archbishop of | Archbishop of Antioch, and Apa Joseph, Archbishop of | Archbishop of Antioch, and Apa Joseph, Archbishop of |
| 36829 | Jerusalem, who was the fourteenth bishop of the circumeision | Jerusalem, who was the fourteenth bishop of the circumeision | Jerusalem, who was the fourteenth bishop of the circumeision |
| 36830 | who sat in Jerusalem after the Holy Apostles. And I myself, | who sat in Jerusalem after the Holy Apostles. And I myself, | who sat in Jerusalem after the Holy Apostles. And I myself, |
| 36831 | Cyril, am the successor of the [God-loving] |. ....... he Fol. 3 | Cyril, am the successor of the [God-loving] |. ....... he Fol. 3 | Cyril, am the successor of the [God-loving] |. ....... he Fol. 3 |
| 36832 | brought me into the church [and] I preached in his holy [ⲝ︦ⲅ︦ | brought me into the church [and] I preached in his holy ⲝ︦ⲅ︦ | brought me into the church [and] I preached in his holy ks︦ġ︦ |
| 36833 | ' name. And the God-loving and truly charity-loving Emperor | ' name. And the God-loving and truly charity-loving Emperor | ' name. And the God-loving and truly charity-loving Emperor |
| 36834 | Constantine rose up and departed to Rome because of the | Constantine rose up and departed to Rome because of the | Constantine rose up and departed to Rome because of the |
| 36835 | business of the kingdom. Then the Empress Helena called | business of the kingdom. Then the Empress Helena called | business of the kingdom. Then the Empress Helena called |
| 36836 | the chiefs of the Jews, and she said unto them, ¢ Come ye and | the chiefs of the Jews, and she said unto them, ¢ Come ye and | the chiefs of the Jews, and she said unto them, ¢ Come ye and |
| 36837 | finish that which the Emperor commanded to be done, so that | finish that which the Emperor commanded to be done, so that | finish that which the Emperor commanded to be done, so that |
| 36838 | ye may not become liable to punishment by death’; and the | ye may not become liable to punishment by death’; and the | ye may not become liable to punishment by death’; and the |
| 36839 | ' soldiers hurried on the Jews by day and by night. And the | ' soldiers hurried on the Jews by day and by night. And the | ' soldiers hurried on the Jews by day and by night. And the |
| 36840 | word of the Emperor was exceedingly urgent, and the Jews | word of the Emperor was exceedingly urgent, and the Jews | word of the Emperor was exceedingly urgent, and the Jews |
| 36841 | were anxious to fulfil the | bidding of the Emperor. And Fol. 33 | were anxious to fulfil the | bidding of the Emperor. And Fol. 33 | were anxious to fulfil the | bidding of the Emperor. And Fol. 33 |
| 36842 | they worked from the first day in which they worked, which | they worked from the first day in which they worked, which | they worked from the first day in which they worked, which |
| 36843 | | was, in our opinion, the twelfth day of the month of Martius, | | was, in our opinion, the twelfth day of the month of Martius, | | was, in our opinion, the twelfth day of the month of Martius, |
| 36844 | that is to say, the month of Paremhot,! until the sixteenth | that is to say, the month of Paremhot,! until the sixteenth | that is to say, the month of Paremhot,! until the sixteenth |
| 36845 | ⲓ.. April 7. | ⲓ.. April 7. | i.. April 7. |
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| 36846 | Fol. 3. ⲓ | Fol. 3. Ⲓ | Fol. 3. I |
| 36847 | LA | LA | LA |
| 36848 | ⲥⲩ | ⲥⲩ | si |
| 36849 | Fol. 3 2 | Fol. 3 2 | Fol. 3 2 |
| 36850 | Fol. 34a 1 | Fol. 34a 1 | Fol. 34a 1 |
| 36851 | Ze | Ze | Ze |
| 36852 | 800 TIIE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 800 TIIE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 800 TIIE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS |
| 36853 | day of the month Thoth! before the top of the tomb became | day of the month Thoth! before the top of the tomb became | day of the month Thoth! before the top of the tomb became |
| 36854 | clearly visible. And they told the Empress, saying, Behold, | clearly visible. And they told the Empress, saying, Behold, | clearly visible. And they told the Empress, saying, Behold, |
| 36855 | they have found the tomb of the Saviour.” And she rose up | they have found the tomb of the Saviour.” And she rose up | they have found the tomb of the Saviour.” And she rose up |
| 36856 | straightway, and all the bishops, and all the nobles, and they | straightway, and all the bishops, and all the nobles, and they | straightway, and all the bishops, and all the nobles, and they |
| 36857 | came to see the tomb, and they threw themselves down upon | came to see the tomb, and they threw themselves down upon | came to see the tomb, and they threw themselves down upon |
| 36858 | the ground and worshipped before it. And, behold, a great | the ground and worshipped before it. And, behold, a great | the ground and worshipped before it. And, behold, a great |
| 36859 | light burst out therefrom like a flash of lightning. And | light burst out therefrom like a flash of lightning. And | light burst out therefrom like a flash of lightning. And |
| 36860 | Judas took | a digging tool, and he dug a hole close to the | Judas took | a digging tool, and he dug a hole close to the | Judas took | a digging tool, and he dug a hole close to the |
| 36861 | wall on the eastern side of the tomb, and there were many | wall on the eastern side of the tomb, and there were many | wall on the eastern side of the tomb, and there were many |
| 36862 | bishops with him who dug also, and they found a great stone | bishops with him who dug also, and they found a great stone | bishops with him who dug also, and they found a great stone |
| 36863 | which they rolled away, and then the opening of the tomb | which they rolled away, and then the opening of the tomb | which they rolled away, and then the opening of the tomb |
| 36864 | appeared. Now the time of day was the evening, and they | appeared. Now the time of day was the evening, and they | appeared. Now the time of day was the evening, and they |
| 36865 | went away from the tomb until the following day, and did | went away from the tomb until the following day, and did | went away from the tomb until the following day, and did |
| 36866 | not enter it ; and those who were believers slept in that place, | not enter it ; and those who were believers slept in that place, | not enter it ; and those who were believers slept in that place, |
| 36867 | and they saw the light emitting a flame like unto a fire until | and they saw the light emitting a flame like unto a fire until | and they saw the light emitting a flame like unto a fire until |
| 36868 | the daylight appeared. And | [the Empress rose up] early, | the daylight appeared. And | [the Empress rose up] early, | the daylight appeared. And | [the Empress rose up] early, |
| 36869 | and the bishops, and the believing folk, and they went forth | and the bishops, and the believing folk, and they went forth | and the bishops, and the believing folk, and they went forth |
| 36870 | to the grave of Jesus. And they took with them [censers of | to the grave of Jesus. And they took with them [censers of | to the grave of Jesus. And they took with them [censers of |
| 36871 | burning | incense and lighted lamps, and they looked into the | burning | incense and lighted lamps, and they looked into the | burning | incense and lighted lamps, and they looked into the |
| 36872 | grave of Jesus, and they saw three crosses resting one on the | grave of Jesus, and they saw three crosses resting one on the | grave of Jesus, and they saw three crosses resting one on the |
| 36873 | top of the other, and there was a leather roll lying upon | top of the other, and there was a leather roll lying upon | top of the other, and there was a leather roll lying upon |
| 36874 | them. | them. | them. |
| 36875 | And when they had cleared out the tomb the bishops went | And when they had cleared out the tomb the bishops went | And when they had cleared out the tomb the bishops went |
| 36876 | in, and they took up the leather roll, and found that it was | in, and they took up the leather roll, and found that it was | in, and they took up the leather roll, and found that it was |
| 36877 | mseribed in Hebrew characters; and they gave it to Judas, | mseribed in Hebrew characters; and they gave it to Judas, | mseribed in Hebrew characters; and they gave it to Judas, |
| 36878 | who read them whilst the Empress and all the multitude | who read them whilst the Empress and all the multitude | who read them whilst the Empress and all the multitude |
| 36879 | listened. And this is what was written on the leather roll: | listened. And this is what was written on the leather roll: | listened. And this is what was written on the leather roll: |
| 36880 | ¢We, that is to say, Joseph of Arimathea and | Nicodemus, | ¢We, that is to say, Joseph of Arimathea and | Nicodemus, | ¢We, that is to say, Joseph of Arimathea and | Nicodemus, |
| 36881 | have carried away the Cross of Jesus and the crosses of the | have carried away the Cross of Jesus and the crosses of the | have carried away the Cross of Jesus and the crosses of the |
| 36882 | two thieves from Golgotha and have laid them in this tomb, | two thieves from Golgotha and have laid them in this tomb, | two thieves from Golgotha and have laid them in this tomb, |
| 36883 | which is the place wherein they laid the Body of Jesus, Who | which is the place wherein they laid the Body of Jesus, Who | which is the place wherein they laid the Body of Jesus, Who |
| 36884 | rose from the dead. And we did this by night because of | rose from the dead. And we did this by night because of | rose from the dead. And we did this by night because of |
| 36885 | [our] fear of the Jews. We have not permitted [any] man | [our] fear of the Jews. We have not permitted [any] man | [our] fear of the Jews. We have not permitted [any] man |
| 36886 | 1 i.e. September 13. | 1 i.e. September 13. | 1 i.e. September 13. |
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| 36887 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 801 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 801 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 801 |
| 36888 | to have knowledge of what we have done, because the Jews | to have knowledge of what we have done, because the Jews | to have knowledge of what we have done, because the Jews |
| 36889 | took counsel to burn the Cross of Jesus the Christ. For this | took counsel to burn the Cross of Jesus the Christ. For this | took counsel to burn the Cross of Jesus the Christ. For this |
| 36890 | reason therefore we removed them from the place of the | reason therefore we removed them from the place of the | reason therefore we removed them from the place of the |
| 36891 | Skull, and have put them in the place wherein the Body of | Skull, and have put them in the place wherein the Body of | Skull, and have put them in the place wherein the Body of |
| 36892 | the Lord was laid.” And the Cross whereon was written the | the Lord was laid.” And the Cross whereon was written the | the Lord was laid.” And the Cross whereon was written the |
| 36893 | legend ¢ This belongeth to Jesus the | Christ’ the bishops laid Fol. 31a 2 | legend ¢ This belongeth to Jesus the | Christ’ the bishops laid Fol. 31a 2 | legend ¢ This belongeth to Jesus the | Christ’ the bishops laid Fol. 31a 2 |
| 36894 | hold upon, and they clasped it to their bosoms, and they | hold upon, and they clasped it to their bosoms, and they | hold upon, and they clasped it to their bosoms, and they |
| 36895 | kissed it, and they lifted it up and carried it to the Empress. | kissed it, and they lifted it up and carried it to the Empress. | kissed it, and they lifted it up and carried it to the Empress. |
| 36896 | And the Empress laid her breast upon it for a very long time, | And the Empress laid her breast upon it for a very long time, | And the Empress laid her breast upon it for a very long time, |
| 36897 | and she clung to it, together with the most honourable and | and she clung to it, together with the most honourable and | and she clung to it, together with the most honourable and |
| 36898 | the most believing men. And she had it swathed in the | the most believing men. And she had it swathed in the | the most believing men. And she had it swathed in the |
| 36899 | purple apparel which belonged to the Emperor Constantine, | purple apparel which belonged to the Emperor Constantine, | purple apparel which belonged to the Emperor Constantine, |
| 36900 | and she had it wrapped in costly stuffs, and she made [the | and she had it wrapped in costly stuffs, and she made [the | and she had it wrapped in costly stuffs, and she made [the |
| 36901 | bishops] guard it most carefully for her until she wrote to the | bishops] guard it most carefully for her until she wrote to the | bishops] guard it most carefully for her until she wrote to the |
| 36902 | Emperor and told him what had happened. And she made | Emperor and told him what had happened. And she made | Emperor and told him what had happened. And she made |
| 36903 | the soldiers compel the Jews to cleanse the place well, and | the soldiers compel the Jews to cleanse the place well, and | the soldiers compel the Jews to cleanse the place well, and |
| 36904 | she | took the number of all the people [there], and she found Fol. 34 4 1 | she | took the number of all the people [there], and she found Fol. 34 4 1 | she | took the number of all the people [there], and she found Fol. 34 4 1 |
| 36905 | them to be one hundred and three thousand in number of the Z€ | them to be one hundred and three thousand in number of the Z€ | them to be one hundred and three thousand in number of the Z€ |
| 36906 | race of the Hebrews. | race of the Hebrews. | race of the Hebrews. |
| 36907 | And the Empress Helena wrote a letter to her son, saying, | And the Empress Helena wrote a letter to her son, saying, | And the Empress Helena wrote a letter to her son, saying, |
| 36908 | ¢ Blessed art thou, and well shall it be with thee, for that | ¢ Blessed art thou, and well shall it be with thee, for that | ¢ Blessed art thou, and well shall it be with thee, for that |
| 36909 | which thou hast asked from God He hath granted unto thee. | which thou hast asked from God He hath granted unto thee. | which thou hast asked from God He hath granted unto thee. |
| 36910 | Thou hast sought, O my beloved son, and thou hast found, | Thou hast sought, O my beloved son, and thou hast found, | Thou hast sought, O my beloved son, and thou hast found, |
| 36911 | thou hast knocked, and there hath been opened unto thee the | thou hast knocked, and there hath been opened unto thee the | thou hast knocked, and there hath been opened unto thee the |
| 36912 | door of the Resurrection of the Lord. Thou hast found that | door of the Resurrection of the Lord. Thou hast found that | door of the Resurrection of the Lord. Thou hast found that |
| 36913 | which is of more value than all the world, that is to say, the | which is of more value than all the world, that is to say, the | which is of more value than all the world, that is to say, the |
| 36914 | Holy Cross of our Lord Jesus the Christ. Blessed art thou, | | Holy Cross of our Lord Jesus the Christ. Blessed art thou, | | Holy Cross of our Lord Jesus the Christ. Blessed art thou, | |
| 36915 | O my beloved son, for thou hast cast behind thee the affection Foi. 31 2 | O my beloved son, for thou hast cast behind thee the affection Foi. 31 2 | O my beloved son, for thou hast cast behind thee the affection Foi. 31 2 |
| 36916 | for this world, and the vain possessions thereof, until at | for this world, and the vain possessions thereof, until at | for this world, and the vain possessions thereof, until at |
| 36917 | length thou hast found the choicest of all choice possessions, | length thou hast found the choicest of all choice possessions, | length thou hast found the choicest of all choice possessions, |
| 36918 | which is not a precious stone of great value. Trouble thyself, | which is not a precious stone of great value. Trouble thyself, | which is not a precious stone of great value. Trouble thyself, |
| 36919 | and come and look upon that which carried God upon it, | and come and look upon that which carried God upon it, | and come and look upon that which carried God upon it, |
| 36920 | nay more, that which God carried, Thou shalt look upon it | nay more, that which God carried, Thou shalt look upon it | nay more, that which God carried, Thou shalt look upon it |
| 36921 | in its beauty and splendour, and thy weakness shall renew | in its beauty and splendour, and thy weakness shall renew | in its beauty and splendour, and thy weakness shall renew |
| 36922 | itself like [the strength of] an eagle. Trouble thyself, O my | itself like [the strength of] an eagle. Trouble thyself, O my | itself like [the strength of] an eagle. Trouble thyself, O my |
| 36923 | 3F | 3F | 3F |
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| 36924 | 802 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 802 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 802 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS |
| 36925 | beloved son, and come, and bow down, and worship, and kiss | beloved son, and come, and bow down, and worship, and kiss | beloved son, and come, and bow down, and worship, and kiss |
| 36926 | Fol. 35 a 1 this very Cross which thou didst see | clearly, and which hath | Fol. 35 a 1 this very Cross which thou didst see | clearly, and which hath | Fol. 35 a 1 this very Cross which thou didst see | clearly, and which hath |
| 36927 | oA | oA | oA |
| 36928 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 36929 | given thee victory in battle” And when Constantine had | given thee victory in battle” And when Constantine had | given thee victory in battle” And when Constantine had |
| 36930 | received his mother’s letter he read it, and when he knew | received his mother’s letter he read it, and when he knew | received his mother’s letter he read it, and when he knew |
| 36931 | that they had found that for which he had been secking, | that they had found that for which he had been secking, | that they had found that for which he had been secking, |
| 36932 | that is to say, the Holy Cross of our Lord, he felt very great | that is to say, the Holy Cross of our Lord, he felt very great | that is to say, the Holy Cross of our Lord, he felt very great |
| 36933 | joy and gladness. And he rose up quickly and came to | joy and gladness. And he rose up quickly and came to | joy and gladness. And he rose up quickly and came to |
| 36934 | Jerusalem. And when his mother and all the bishops had | Jerusalem. And when his mother and all the bishops had | Jerusalem. And when his mother and all the bishops had |
| 36935 | been told that the Emperor was coming, and that he was | been told that the Emperor was coming, and that he was | been told that the Emperor was coming, and that he was |
| 36936 | nigh unto them, they took the Precious Cross, which had been | nigh unto them, they took the Precious Cross, which had been | nigh unto them, they took the Precious Cross, which had been |
| 36937 | wrapped up in the imperial purple and in napkins of costly | wrapped up in the imperial purple and in napkins of costly | wrapped up in the imperial purple and in napkins of costly |
| 36938 | Fol. 35 2 stuffs, | and they lifted it up on a white mule, and they went | Fol. 35 2 stuffs, | and they lifted it up on a white mule, and they went | Fol. 35 2 stuffs, | and they lifted it up on a white mule, and they went |
| 36939 | with it to the Emperor for a distance of about six miles. | with it to the Emperor for a distance of about six miles. | with it to the Emperor for a distance of about six miles. |
| 36940 | And when the God-loving Emperor, the Emperor Constantine, | And when the God-loving Emperor, the Emperor Constantine, | And when the God-loving Emperor, the Emperor Constantine, |
| 36941 | saw the Cross he reached down from his chariot, and took the | saw the Cross he reached down from his chariot, and took the | saw the Cross he reached down from his chariot, and took the |
| 36942 | Cross, and lifted it up to his bosom, and wept over it. And | Cross, and lifted it up to his bosom, and wept over it. And | Cross, and lifted it up to his bosom, and wept over it. And |
| 36943 | he lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, Ⲓ see my Lord Jesus | he lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, ⲓ see my Lord Jesus | he lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, i see my Lord Jesus |
| 36944 | the Christ, the God of my righteous fathers, during [His] | the Christ, the God of my righteous fathers, during [His] | the Christ, the God of my righteous fathers, during [His] |
| 36945 | exile in the flesh working great miracles by means of that | exile in the flesh working great miracles by means of that | exile in the flesh working great miracles by means of that |
| 36946 | Fol 3551 whereon He rested, | the Iife-giving Cross. And I also | Fol 3551 whereon He rested, | the Iife-giving Cross. And I also | Fol 3551 whereon He rested, | the Iife-giving Cross. And I also |
| 36947 | ZH | ZH | ZH |
| 36948 | see the Saviour of the whole world giving strength by the | see the Saviour of the whole world giving strength by the | see the Saviour of the whole world giving strength by the |
| 36949 | Holy Cross to those who seek Him and who believe on Him.’ | Holy Cross to those who seek Him and who believe on Him.’ | Holy Cross to those who seek Him and who believe on Him.’ |
| 36950 | And the bishops and the ¢ work-lovers’? sang spiritual songs, | And the bishops and the ¢ work-lovers’? sang spiritual songs, | And the bishops and the ¢ work-lovers’? sang spiritual songs, |
| 36951 | and they went on before the Emperor and the Cross to the | and they went on before the Emperor and the Cross to the | and they went on before the Emperor and the Cross to the |
| 36952 | interior of the city. | interior of the city. | interior of the city. |
| 36953 | And when they reached the city and were entering in | And when they reached the city and were entering in | And when they reached the city and were entering in |
| 36954 | through the gates they sang the following hymn, © Rejoice, | through the gates they sang the following hymn, © Rejoice, | through the gates they sang the following hymn, © Rejoice, |
| 36955 | O Sion, the city of the Great King, the Christ, for behold, | O Sion, the city of the Great King, the Christ, for behold, | O Sion, the city of the Great King, the Christ, for behold, |
| 36956 | thy King hath come unto thee with joy.” And the nobles | thy King hath come unto thee with joy.” And the nobles | thy King hath come unto thee with joy.” And the nobles |
| 36957 | Fol. 3552 who were with him | glorified the King, the Lord, Who | Fol. 3552 who were with him | glorified the King, the Lord, Who | Fol. 3552 who were with him | glorified the King, the Lord, Who |
| 36958 | became King from the wood of the Cross. And the Emperor | became King from the wood of the Cross. And the Emperor | became King from the wood of the Cross. And the Emperor |
| 36959 | went to the place where the work had been carried on, and he | went to the place where the work had been carried on, and he | went to the place where the work had been carried on, and he |
| 36960 | entered into the tomb of Jesus, and he bowed down to the | entered into the tomb of Jesus, and he bowed down to the | entered into the tomb of Jesus, and he bowed down to the |
| 36961 | 1 A class of religious workers. | 1 A class of religious workers. | 1 A class of religious workers. |
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| 36962 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 803 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 803 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 803 |
| 36963 | ground and worshipped, saying, ‘I give thanks unto Thee, | ground and worshipped, saying, ‘I give thanks unto Thee, | ground and worshipped, saying, ‘I give thanks unto Thee, |
| 36964 | O Only-begotten Son of the Father, that I am held to be | O Only-begotten Son of the Father, that I am held to be | O Only-begotten Son of the Father, that I am held to be |
| 36965 | worthy to bow before Thee in homage in the place wherein | worthy to bow before Thee in homage in the place wherein | worthy to bow before Thee in homage in the place wherein |
| 36966 | Thy Holy Body was laid’ And he inspected the whole of | Thy Holy Body was laid’ And he inspected the whole of | Thy Holy Body was laid’ And he inspected the whole of |
| 36967 | the sites which the Jews had cleared out and cleansed, and he | the sites which the Jews had cleared out and cleansed, and he | the sites which the Jews had cleared out and cleansed, and he |
| 36968 | went to the Rock of the Skull, the place whereon the Lord | went to the Rock of the Skull, the place whereon the Lord | went to the Rock of the Skull, the place whereon the Lord |
| 36969 | was crucified, and he bowed down and worshipped on it. | was crucified, and he bowed down and worshipped on it. | was crucified, and he bowed down and worshipped on it. |
| 36970 | And besides these things he took [the Cross] and laid it in Fol. 36a 1 | And besides these things he took [the Cross] and laid it in Fol. 36a 1 | And besides these things he took [the Cross] and laid it in Fol. 36a 1 |
| 36971 | the tomb until he could build for it a shrine which should be ⲝ︦ⲑ︦ | the tomb until he could build for it a shrine which should be ⲝ︦ⲑ︦ | the tomb until he could build for it a shrine which should be ks︦θ︦ |
| 36972 | worthy of its glory. And the Emperor spake unto the | worthy of its glory. And the Emperor spake unto the | worthy of its glory. And the Emperor spake unto the |
| 36973 | bishops, saying, ‘I wish to build a new city on the spot | bishops, saying, ‘I wish to build a new city on the spot | bishops, saying, ‘I wish to build a new city on the spot |
| 36974 | where the Lord appeared to me m a cloud because of His | where the Lord appeared to me m a cloud because of His | where the Lord appeared to me m a cloud because of His |
| 36975 | wish to deliver me from the hands of those who sought to | wish to deliver me from the hands of those who sought to | wish to deliver me from the hands of those who sought to |
| 36976 | slay me, that is to say, the Persians. And I will build | slay me, that is to say, the Persians. And I will build | slay me, that is to say, the Persians. And I will build |
| 36977 | churches meet for the Christ in this place, to the glory of | churches meet for the Christ in this place, to the glory of | churches meet for the Christ in this place, to the glory of |
| 36978 | His Holy Cross.” And the bishops answered and said unto | His Holy Cross.” And the bishops answered and said unto | His Holy Cross.” And the bishops answered and said unto |
| 36979 | him, ‘May God Almighty, | unto Whom belongeth the Fol. 36 | him, ‘May God Almighty, | unto Whom belongeth the Fol. 36 | him, ‘May God Almighty, | unto Whom belongeth the Fol. 36 |
| 36980 | Universe, and His Only-begotten Son Jesus the Christ, our | Universe, and His Only-begotten Son Jesus the Christ, our | Universe, and His Only-begotten Son Jesus the Christ, our |
| 36981 | Lord, and the Holy Spirit, maintain for thee and thy great | Lord, and the Holy Spirit, maintain for thee and thy great | Lord, and the Holy Spirit, maintain for thee and thy great |
| 36982 | dominions a long period of peace, so that thou mayest bring | dominions a long period of peace, so that thou mayest bring | dominions a long period of peace, so that thou mayest bring |
| 36983 | to completion everything which thou hast planned.’ | to completion everything which thou hast planned.’ | to completion everything which thou hast planned.’ |
| 36984 | And forthwith they began to burn bricks for the church, | And forthwith they began to burn bricks for the church, | And forthwith they began to burn bricks for the church, |
| 36985 | and Constantine set handicraftsmen to work, each at his own | and Constantine set handicraftsmen to work, each at his own | and Constantine set handicraftsmen to work, each at his own |
| 36986 | pte and he made foremen to supervise the work which was | pte and he made foremen to supervise the work which was | pte and he made foremen to supervise the work which was |
| 36987 | carried on in all the workshops. And he also gave to his | carried on in all the workshops. And he also gave to his | carried on in all the workshops. And he also gave to his |
| 36988 | nother a very large amount of money from his own private | nother a very large amount of money from his own private | nother a very large amount of money from his own private |
| 36989 | burse, so that the building of the churches might be com- | burse, so that the building of the churches might be com- | burse, so that the building of the churches might be com- |
| 36990 | bleted thereby. | And he ordered to be brought to him vast Fol. 36 5 1 | bleted thereby. | And he ordered to be brought to him vast Fol. 36 5 1 | bleted thereby. | And he ordered to be brought to him vast Fol. 36 5 1 |
| 36991 | j|nantities of alabaster, and stone slabs for tesselated pave- © | j|nantities of alabaster, and stone slabs for tesselated pave- © | j|nantities of alabaster, and stone slabs for tesselated pave- © |
| 36992 | laents, and marble, and well-grown timber (7), and silver, and | laents, and marble, and well-grown timber (7), and silver, and | laents, and marble, and well-grown timber (7), and silver, and |
| 36993 | opper, and a very large quantity of lead; in short, he made | opper, and a very large quantity of lead; in short, he made | opper, and a very large quantity of lead; in short, he made |
| 36994 | be brought everything which was required for the building. | be brought everything which was required for the building. | be brought everything which was required for the building. |
| 36995 | ind he gave charge of the whole affair into the hands of his | ind he gave charge of the whole affair into the hands of his | ind he gave charge of the whole affair into the hands of his |
| 36996 | 10ther, and he appointed her to build in Jerusalem one church | 10ther, and he appointed her to build in Jerusalem one church | 10ther, and he appointed her to build in Jerusalem one church |
| 36997 | 1 the place of the tomb, which was to be called [the ‘Church | 1 the place of the tomb, which was to be called [the ‘Church | 1 the place of the tomb, which was to be called [the ‘Church |
| 36998 | 3F2 | 3F2 | 3F2 |
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| 37000 | of] the Holy Resurrection, Holy Love, Holy Peace’, and an- | of] the Holy Resurrection, Holy Love, Holy Peace’, and an- | of] the Holy Resurrection, Holy Love, Holy Peace’, and an- |
| 37001 | Fol. 36 b 2 other, which was to be called Saint | Dimiou............... | Fol. 36 b 2 other, which was to be called Saint | Dimiou............... | Fol. 36 b 2 other, which was to be called Saint | Dimiou............... |
| 37002 | the Skull’; and she built fine courtyards and other works. | the Skull’; and she built fine courtyards and other works. | the Skull’; and she built fine courtyards and other works. |
| 37003 | And the Emperor Constantine returned [to Rome] safely, and | And the Emperor Constantine returned [to Rome] safely, and | And the Emperor Constantine returned [to Rome] safely, and |
| 37004 | he glorified the Christ and the Holy Cross. And he sent to | he glorified the Christ and the Holy Cross. And he sent to | he glorified the Christ and the Holy Cross. And he sent to |
| 37005 | his mother in Jerusalem whatsoever things she found to be | his mother in Jerusalem whatsoever things she found to be | his mother in Jerusalem whatsoever things she found to be |
| 37006 | necessary. And those who were working at building the | necessary. And those who were working at building the | necessary. And those who were working at building the |
| 37007 | new Jerusalem were very many, and one may say that they | new Jerusalem were very many, and one may say that they | new Jerusalem were very many, and one may say that they |
| 37008 | were more in number than those who worked on the Temple | were more in number than those who worked on the Temple | were more in number than those who worked on the Temple |
| 37009 | of Solomon in days of old. And the work was earried on | of Solomon in days of old. And the work was earried on | of Solomon in days of old. And the work was earried on |
| 37010 | until the shrines were eompleted, and they decorated them | until the shrines were eompleted, and they decorated them | until the shrines were eompleted, and they decorated them |
| 37011 | Fol. 37 « 1 and made them to be like unto the | firmament of heaven in | Fol. 37 « 1 and made them to be like unto the | firmament of heaven in | Fol. 37 « 1 and made them to be like unto the | firmament of heaven in |
| 37012 | OX its beauty. And the holy man Apa Joseph eonsecrated the | OX its beauty. And the holy man Apa Joseph eonsecrated the | OX its beauty. And the holy man Apa Joseph eonsecrated the |
| 37013 | [Chureh of] ....... in the eity, and there were with him | [Chureh of] ....... in the eity, and there were with him | [Chureh of] ....... in the eity, and there were with him |
| 37014 | many orthodox bishops who had eome for the festival of the | many orthodox bishops who had eome for the festival of the | many orthodox bishops who had eome for the festival of the |
| 37015 | dedieation of the Holy Cross. And the day whercon they | dedieation of the Holy Cross. And the day whercon they | dedieation of the Holy Cross. And the day whercon they |
| 37016 | consecrated the holy ehureh was the seventeenth day of the | consecrated the holy ehureh was the seventeenth day of the | consecrated the holy ehureh was the seventeenth day of the |
| 37017 | month of Thoth,! which is the day of the manifestation of the | month of Thoth,! which is the day of the manifestation of the | month of Thoth,! which is the day of the manifestation of the |
| 37018 | Holy Cross and the Holy Tomb. And Judas was baptized by | Holy Cross and the Holy Tomb. And Judas was baptized by | Holy Cross and the Holy Tomb. And Judas was baptized by |
| 37019 | Apa Joseph the bishop and other orthodox bishops, and he | | Apa Joseph the bishop and other orthodox bishops, and he | | Apa Joseph the bishop and other orthodox bishops, and he | |
| 37020 | Fol. 37 a2 beeame an orthodox man and an exeellent Christian. And | Fol. 37 a2 beeame an orthodox man and an exeellent Christian. And | Fol. 37 a2 beeame an orthodox man and an exeellent Christian. And |
| 37021 | a multitude of Jews and a multitude of the heathen were | a multitude of Jews and a multitude of the heathen were | a multitude of Jews and a multitude of the heathen were |
| 37022 | baptized, and they came to partake of the Holy Offering. | baptized, and they came to partake of the Holy Offering. | baptized, and they came to partake of the Holy Offering. |
| 37023 | And on the holy evening Apa Joseph related [the fol- | And on the holy evening Apa Joseph related [the fol- | And on the holy evening Apa Joseph related [the fol- |
| 37024 | lowing] : Behold, a Cross of light appeared above the tomb of | lowing] : Behold, a Cross of light appeared above the tomb of | lowing] : Behold, a Cross of light appeared above the tomb of |
| 37025 | the Saviour, from the first hour of the day until the ninth. | the Saviour, from the first hour of the day until the ninth. | the Saviour, from the first hour of the day until the ninth. |
| 37026 | And they all saw it, that is to say, every heathen who was | And they all saw it, that is to say, every heathen who was | And they all saw it, that is to say, every heathen who was |
| 37027 | living in Jerusalem, and every one who lived around the eity. | living in Jerusalem, and every one who lived around the eity. | living in Jerusalem, and every one who lived around the eity. |
| 37028 | And at the ninth hour of the day the Cross went up into | And at the ninth hour of the day the Cross went up into | And at the ninth hour of the day the Cross went up into |
| 37029 | Fol. 37 » 1 heaven, and the gaze of every one followed it, both | righteous | Fol. 37 » 1 heaven, and the gaze of every one followed it, both | righteous | Fol. 37 » 1 heaven, and the gaze of every one followed it, both | righteous |
| 37030 | ⲟ︦︦ⲏ︦ and sinners, and they were sorrowful of heart because they | ⲟ︦︦ⲏ︦ and sinners, and they were sorrowful of heart because they | o︦︦y︦ and sinners, and they were sorrowful of heart because they |
| 37031 | did not see it again. And when the morning had come | did not see it again. And when the morning had come | did not see it again. And when the morning had come |
| 37032 | they eame to the tomb to pray, and they saw a Cross of light | they eame to the tomb to pray, and they saw a Cross of light | they eame to the tomb to pray, and they saw a Cross of light |
| 37033 | ⲓ. ⲑ. September 14. | ⲓ. Ⲑ. September 14. | i. Ɵ. September 14. |
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| 37034 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 805 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 805 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 805 |
| 37035 | within the tomb, and it shot out rays of light like flashes of | within the tomb, and it shot out rays of light like flashes of | within the tomb, and it shot out rays of light like flashes of |
| 37036 | lightning. And things having happened in this wise, the | lightning. And things having happened in this wise, the | lightning. And things having happened in this wise, the |
| 37037 | holy Apa Joseph, the God-loving and pious man, wrote | holy Apa Joseph, the God-loving and pious man, wrote | holy Apa Joseph, the God-loving and pious man, wrote |
| 37038 | letters and informed the Emperor Constantine of everything | letters and informed the Emperor Constantine of everything | letters and informed the Emperor Constantine of everything |
| 37039 | that had happened. And after these things Apa Joseph | that had happened. And after these things Apa Joseph | that had happened. And after these things Apa Joseph |
| 37040 | went to his rest (i.e. died), and Judas was appointed in his | went to his rest (i.e. died), and Judas was appointed in his | went to his rest (i.e. died), and Judas was appointed in his |
| 37041 | room ; now he was the fifteenth | [bishop] of the circumcision Fo, 37 5 2 | room ; now he was the fifteenth | [bishop] of the circumcision Fo, 37 5 2 | room ; now he was the fifteenth | [bishop] of the circumcision Fo, 37 5 2 |
| 37042 | from our Fathers the Apostles. And Ⲙⲉ became famous in | from our Fathers the Apostles. And ⲙⲏⲓ became famous in | from our Fathers the Apostles. And myi became famous in |
| 37043 | his diocese because of the confession of his orthodoxy. And | his diocese because of the confession of his orthodoxy. And | his diocese because of the confession of his orthodoxy. And |
| 37044 | when Judas died one Mark received his bishopric, and he was | when Judas died one Mark received his bishopric, and he was | when Judas died one Mark received his bishopric, and he was |
| 37045 | the first man who was not a native of Jerusalem to fill the | the first man who was not a native of Jerusalem to fill the | the first man who was not a native of Jerusalem to fill the |
| 37046 | office of bishop [in that city]. I have related all these things | office of bishop [in that city]. I have related all these things | office of bishop [in that city]. I have related all these things |
| 37047 | to your beloved persons, and I have revealed them unto you, | to your beloved persons, and I have revealed them unto you, | to your beloved persons, and I have revealed them unto you, |
| 37048 | for it 1s right so to do, so that we may keep the feast of the | for it 1s right so to do, so that we may keep the feast of the | for it 1s right so to do, so that we may keep the feast of the |
| 37049 | manifestation of the Cross, that is to say, the seventeenth day | manifestation of the Cross, that is to say, the seventeenth day | manifestation of the Cross, that is to say, the seventeenth day |
| 37050 | of the month of Thoth. Behold now the matter is manifest | of the month of Thoth. Behold now the matter is manifest | of the month of Thoth. Behold now the matter is manifest |
| 37051 | to us, through all | the proofs [which we have adduced con- Fol. 88 a 1 | to us, through all | the proofs [which we have adduced con- Fol. 88 a 1 | to us, through all | the proofs [which we have adduced con- Fol. 88 a 1 |
| 37052 | cerning] the manifestation of the Cross, and the dedication of SC | cerning] the manifestation of the Cross, and the dedication of SC | cerning] the manifestation of the Cross, and the dedication of SC |
| 37053 | the Holy Church of the Resurrection, which is [commemo- | the Holy Church of the Resurrection, which is [commemo- | the Holy Church of the Resurrection, which is [commemo- |
| 37054 | rated] on the seventeenth day of the month of Thoth, | rated] on the seventeenth day of the month of Thoth, | rated] on the seventeenth day of the month of Thoth, |
| 37055 | according to the [reckoning of the] Egyptians. | according to the [reckoning of the] Egyptians. | according to the [reckoning of the] Egyptians. |
| 37056 | Behold, up to this point I have spoken about the glory | Behold, up to this point I have spoken about the glory | Behold, up to this point I have spoken about the glory |
| 37057 | and honour of the Holy Cross, and now let us rest satisfied, | and honour of the Holy Cross, and now let us rest satisfied, | and honour of the Holy Cross, and now let us rest satisfied, |
| 37058 | and go into the baptistery to the Holy Sacrifice, for the hour | and go into the baptistery to the Holy Sacrifice, for the hour | and go into the baptistery to the Holy Sacrifice, for the hour |
| 37059 | is advanced. More especially let us do this because of the | is advanced. More especially let us do this because of the | is advanced. More especially let us do this because of the |
| 37060 | fatigue of those who have come to us in this holy place | fatigue of those who have come to us in this holy place | fatigue of those who have come to us in this holy place |
| 37061 | to-day, and who ascribe glory to the Lord Jesus the Christ, | to-day, and who ascribe glory to the Lord Jesus the Christ, | to-day, and who ascribe glory to the Lord Jesus the Christ, |
| 37062 | and His Holy Cross, which saveth every one who | believeth gol, 354 2 | and His Holy Cross, which saveth every one who | believeth gol, 354 2 | and His Holy Cross, which saveth every one who | believeth gol, 354 2 |
| 37063 | m Him. For the words of God are more excellent than gold | m Him. For the words of God are more excellent than gold | m Him. For the words of God are more excellent than gold |
| 37064 | and precious stones, and sweeter than honey and wax (i.e. | and precious stones, and sweeter than honey and wax (i.e. | and precious stones, and sweeter than honey and wax (i.e. |
| 37065 | honey in the comb). The servants of God must have a single | honey in the comb). The servants of God must have a single | honey in the comb). The servants of God must have a single |
| 37066 | aim: Let us not find ourselves celebrating the festival of the | aim: Let us not find ourselves celebrating the festival of the | aim: Let us not find ourselves celebrating the festival of the |
| 37067 | Holy Cross openly, and at the same time mixing ourselves | Holy Cross openly, and at the same time mixing ourselves | Holy Cross openly, and at the same time mixing ourselves |
| 37068 | up with the works of the heathen. Let us not find ourselves | up with the works of the heathen. Let us not find ourselves | up with the works of the heathen. Let us not find ourselves |
| 37069 | ascribing glory to the Christ, and blessing Him with our lips | ascribing glory to the Christ, and blessing Him with our lips | ascribing glory to the Christ, and blessing Him with our lips |
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| 37071 | only, whilst our thoughts are outside our hearts and are | only, whilst our thoughts are outside our hearts and are | only, whilst our thoughts are outside our hearts and are |
| 37072 | running on the polytheism of the Greeks. For the word is | running on the polytheism of the Greeks. For the word is | running on the polytheism of the Greeks. For the word is |
| 37073 | one thing and the thought is another; and the confession of | one thing and the thought is another; and the confession of | one thing and the thought is another; and the confession of |
| 37074 | the tongue is one thing and the faith that is perfect in the | the tongue is one thing and the faith that is perfect in the | the tongue is one thing and the faith that is perfect in the |
| 37075 | Fol. 33 1 heart is another. The natural philosopher | [informeth] us | Fol. 33 1 heart is another. The natural philosopher | [informeth] us | Fol. 33 1 heart is another. The natural philosopher | [informeth] us |
| 37076 | ⲟⲇ | ⲟⲇ | oḋ |
| 37077 | Fol. 38 ⲃ 2 | Fol. 38 ⲃ 2 | Fol. 38 v 2 |
| 37078 | about a certain animal which is not endowed with reason, and | about a certain animal which is not endowed with reason, and | about a certain animal which is not endowed with reason, and |
| 37079 | which liveth in the wilderness, and is called a ¢camelopard ’. | which liveth in the wilderness, and is called a ¢camelopard ’. | which liveth in the wilderness, and is called a ¢camelopard ’. |
| 37080 | It is an exceedingly large animal, and its forepart is like unto | It is an exceedingly large animal, and its forepart is like unto | It is an exceedingly large animal, and its forepart is like unto |
| 37081 | the forepart of a camel, and it has the face of a lion, and its | the forepart of a camel, and it has the face of a lion, and its | the forepart of a camel, and it has the face of a lion, and its |
| 37082 | hind-quarters are like those of a camel, and its habits are like | hind-quarters are like those of a camel, and its habits are like | hind-quarters are like those of a camel, and its habits are like |
| 37083 | those of the camel, as, for example, it thrusteth itself into the | those of the camel, as, for example, it thrusteth itself into the | those of the camel, as, for example, it thrusteth itself into the |
| 37084 | heart of high trees, and eateth their branches. It is irregular | heart of high trees, and eateth their branches. It is irregular | heart of high trees, and eateth their branches. It is irregular |
| 37085 | in form and variegated in colour. The inside of it is foul, | in form and variegated in colour. The inside of it is foul, | in form and variegated in colour. The inside of it is foul, |
| 37086 | and its body is likewise. Exactly thus are the godless | and its body is likewise. Exactly thus are the godless | and its body is likewise. Exactly thus are the godless |
| 37087 | heretics, and their thoughts are like unto this animal. | | heretics, and their thoughts are like unto this animal. | | heretics, and their thoughts are like unto this animal. | |
| 37088 | ⲧⲟⲟ ⲟ ⲥ ⲟ 1 the name of the Cross, and they | ⲧⲟⲟ ⲟⲓ ⲥ ⲟⲓ 1 the name of the Cross, and they | too oi s oi 1 the name of the Cross, and they |
| 37089 | make Him to be a mere man. If the Christ is merely | make Him to be a mere man. If the Christ is merely | make Him to be a mere man. If the Christ is merely |
| 37090 | a man, and He is not God, O thou heretic, thou thyself | a man, and He is not God, O thou heretic, thou thyself | a man, and He is not God, O thou heretic, thou thyself |
| 37091 | dost worship a mere man. Now thy heart (or, mind) is | dost worship a mere man. Now thy heart (or, mind) is | dost worship a mere man. Now thy heart (or, mind) is |
| 37092 | inconsistent, and thou dost not always hold the same opinion, | inconsistent, and thou dost not always hold the same opinion, | inconsistent, and thou dost not always hold the same opinion, |
| 37093 | O heretic; a very little more and thou wouldst say, < Em- | O heretic; a very little more and thou wouldst say, < Em- | O heretic; a very little more and thou wouldst say, < Em- |
| 37094 | manuel is not God’ For thy hatred, O heretic, is the | manuel is not God’ For thy hatred, O heretic, is the | manuel is not God’ For thy hatred, O heretic, is the |
| 37095 | indication of our orthodoxy from which thou fleest. Thy | indication of our orthodoxy from which thou fleest. Thy | indication of our orthodoxy from which thou fleest. Thy |
| 37096 | hatred and thy thought utter what is vain. Thou catest | | hatred and thy thought utter what is vain. Thou catest | | hatred and thy thought utter what is vain. Thou catest | |
| 37097 | Fol. 9 1 [parts of six lines are wanting] and hide their words [as] | Fol. 9 1 [parts of six lines are wanting] and hide their words [as] | Fol. 9 1 [parts of six lines are wanting] and hide their words [as] |
| 37098 | [oe] | [oe] | [oe] |
| 37099 | the madness of old men (?). O ye Christians, let us never | the madness of old men (?). O ye Christians, let us never | the madness of old men (?). O ye Christians, let us never |
| 37100 | think upon the things that are heretical, neither let us go | think upon the things that are heretical, neither let us go | think upon the things that are heretical, neither let us go |
| 37101 | into their churches to pray, for they are not churches. But | into their churches to pray, for they are not churches. But | into their churches to pray, for they are not churches. But |
| 37102 | produce within yourselves the thought that is good, and the | produce within yourselves the thought that is good, and the | produce within yourselves the thought that is good, and the |
| 37103 | faith that is perfect towards God and His Holy Cross. And | faith that is perfect towards God and His Holy Cross. And | faith that is perfect towards God and His Holy Cross. And |
| 37104 | ye shall say with all your hearts, Emmanuel Who became | ye shall say with all your hearts, Emmanuel Who became | ye shall say with all your hearts, Emmanuel Who became |
| 37105 | Fol. 39 « 2 man was not | God and His divinity was not transferred to | Fol. 39 « 2 man was not | God and His divinity was not transferred to | Fol. 39 « 2 man was not | God and His divinity was not transferred to |
| 37106 | His humanity in one moment or in the twinkling of an eye, | His humanity in one moment or in the twinkling of an eye, | His humanity in one moment or in the twinkling of an eye, |
| 37107 | 1 Text mutilated. | 1 Text mutilated. | 1 Text mutilated. |
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| 37108 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 807 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 807 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 807 |
| 37109 | but He glorified us exceedingly, for He put on flesh. He | but He glorified us exceedingly, for He put on flesh. He | but He glorified us exceedingly, for He put on flesh. He |
| 37110 | was God in truth of the Substance of the Father and the | was God in truth of the Substance of the Father and the | was God in truth of the Substance of the Father and the |
| 37111 | Holy Spirit, Who made His Cross an altar. And it was | Holy Spirit, Who made His Cross an altar. And it was | Holy Spirit, Who made His Cross an altar. And it was |
| 37112 | He Who received to Himself His own sacrifice. And thou, | He Who received to Himself His own sacrifice. And thou, | He Who received to Himself His own sacrifice. And thou, |
| 37113 | O Isaac the Samaritan, who didst wish to... .. the Christ | O Isaac the Samaritan, who didst wish to... .. the Christ | O Isaac the Samaritan, who didst wish to... .. the Christ |
| 37114 | through the baptism which thou wouldst receive. .......... ϯ | through the baptism which thou wouldst receive. .......... Ϯ | through the baptism which thou wouldst receive. .......... Ti |
| 37115 | and the words of Apa Ba..... the presbyter, and thou didst Fol. 39 v 1 | and the words of Apa Ba..... the presbyter, and thou didst Fol. 39 v 1 | and the words of Apa Ba..... the presbyter, and thou didst Fol. 39 v 1 |
| 37116 | believe in God with thy whole heart. Thou didst go to [OF] | believe in God with thy whole heart. Thou didst go to [OF] | believe in God with thy whole heart. Thou didst go to [OF] |
| 37117 | baptism, thou didst receive it in purity and faith, for it was | baptism, thou didst receive it in purity and faith, for it was | baptism, thou didst receive it in purity and faith, for it was |
| 37118 | the character of thy faith and the readiness of thy will [which | the character of thy faith and the readiness of thy will [which | the character of thy faith and the readiness of thy will [which |
| 37119 | are praiseworthy]. Since thou wast pleasant in all thy heart, | are praiseworthy]. Since thou wast pleasant in all thy heart, | are praiseworthy]. Since thou wast pleasant in all thy heart, |
| 37120 | we ourselves would have been prepared to fulfil all thy desire. | we ourselves would have been prepared to fulfil all thy desire. | we ourselves would have been prepared to fulfil all thy desire. |
| 37121 | And Isaac the Samaritan cried out with a loud voice, [I] | And Isaac the Samaritan cried out with a loud voice, [I] | And Isaac the Samaritan cried out with a loud voice, [I] |
| 37122 | believe, and I confess our Lord |...................... 1 Fol. 39 5 2 | believe, and I confess our Lord |...................... 1 Fol. 39 5 2 | believe, and I confess our Lord |...................... 1 Fol. 39 5 2 |
| 37123 | holy [Virgin], and ...... , and was crucified for us, He rose | holy [Virgin], and ...... , and was crucified for us, He rose | holy [Virgin], and ...... , and was crucified for us, He rose |
| 37124 | from the dead on the third day, He ascended into heaven, He | from the dead on the third day, He ascended into heaven, He | from the dead on the third day, He ascended into heaven, He |
| 37125 | sat down at the right hand of God, and He shall come to | sat down at the right hand of God, and He shall come to | sat down at the right hand of God, and He shall come to |
| 37126 | judge the living and the dead, He shall reward every man | judge the living and the dead, He shall reward every man | judge the living and the dead, He shall reward every man |
| 37127 | according to [his] works.” And he, and all those who were | according to [his] works.” And he, and all those who were | according to [his] works.” And he, and all those who were |
| 37128 | with him, confessing these things with a right heart, received | with him, confessing these things with a right heart, received | with him, confessing these things with a right heart, received |
| 37129 | baptism in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of | baptism in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of | baptism in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of |
| 37130 | the [Holy | Ghost]. [About five lines wanting.] Let [us] Fol. 4041 | the [Holy | Ghost]. [About five lines wanting.] Let [us] Fol. 4041 | the [Holy | Ghost]. [About five lines wanting.] Let [us] Fol. 4041 |
| 37131 | aseribe glory to God and to His Holy Cross. Tor verily [ⲟ︦ | aseribe glory to God and to His Holy Cross. Tor verily ⲟⲓ | aseribe glory to God and to His Holy Cross. Tor verily oi |
| 37132 | | great 1s the glory of our God, and the glory which Ⲡⲉ | | great 1s the glory of our God, and the glory which ⲡⲉ | | great 1s the glory of our God, and the glory which pe |
| 37133 | hath bestowed upon us, and upon the race of us who are | hath bestowed upon us, and upon the race of us who are | hath bestowed upon us, and upon the race of us who are |
| 37134 | Christians, to make us to become like unto Him in all the | Christians, to make us to become like unto Him in all the | Christians, to make us to become like unto Him in all the |
| 37135 | works which we shall do, so that they may please God at all | works which we shall do, so that they may please God at all | works which we shall do, so that they may please God at all |
| 37136 | times, and so that we shall worship the Cross because He | times, and so that we shall worship the Cross because He | times, and so that we shall worship the Cross because He |
| 37137 | went up on it. | ....to Whom, and to His Good Father Fol. 10a 2 | went up on it. | ....to Whom, and to His Good Father Fol. 10a 2 | went up on it. | ....to Whom, and to His Good Father Fol. 10a 2 |
| 37138 | with Him, and the life-giving and consubstantial Holy Spirit, | with Him, and the life-giving and consubstantial Holy Spirit, | with Him, and the life-giving and consubstantial Holy Spirit, |
| 37139 | be glory now, and always, and for ever and ever, Amen, | be glory now, and always, and for ever and ever, Amen, | be glory now, and always, and for ever and ever, Amen, |
| 37140 | I Text mutilated. | I Text mutilated. | I Text mutilated. |
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| 37141 | Fol. 40% | Fol. 40% | Fol. 40% |
| 37142 | [ⲟ̅ⲏ̅ | ⲟ̅ⲏ̅ | oy |
| 37143 | 808 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 808 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS | 808 THE DISCOURSE ON THE CROSS |
| 37144 | COLOPHON | COLOPHON | COLOPHON |
| 37145 | This day [is] the fifteenth of the month Padne, and this | This day [is] the fifteenth of the month Padne, and this | This day [is] the fifteenth of the month Padne, and this |
| 37146 | year [is] the seven hundred and sixty-ninth of the Era of the | year [is] the seven hundred and sixty-ninth of the Era of the | year [is] the seven hundred and sixty-ninth of the Era of the |
| 37147 | Martyrs (i.e. a.D. 1038), and the four hundred and forty- | Martyrs (i.e. a.D. 1038), and the four hundred and forty- | Martyrs (i.e. a.D. 1038), and the four hundred and forty- |
| 37148 | eighth year of the Era of the Saracens, i. e. ⲇ.. 1070. Christ | eighth year of the Era of the Saracens, i. e. Ⲇ.. 1070. Christ | eighth year of the Era of the Saracens, i. e. Ḋ.. 1070. Christ |
| 37149 | is King over us! Amen, | is King over us! Amen, | is King over us! Amen, |
| 37150 | Of your charity remember me, me the greatest sinner on | Of your charity remember me, me the greatest sinner on | Of your charity remember me, me the greatest sinner on |
| 37151 | all the earth, the man who is unworthy of the name of . . . . . | all the earth, the man who is unworthy of the name of . . . . . | all the earth, the man who is unworthy of the name of . . . . . |
| 37152 | Mercurius. Remember me with kindliness, for I am little | Mercurius. Remember me with kindliness, for I am little | Mercurius. Remember me with kindliness, for I am little |
| 37153 | (or, incompetent) and I do not well understand . ...... and | (or, incompetent) and I do not well understand . ...... and | (or, incompetent) and I do not well understand . ...... and |
| 37154 | learned matters, | [one or two lines wanting and seven lines | learned matters, | [one or two lines wanting and seven lines | learned matters, | [one or two lines wanting and seven lines |
| 37155 | broken] . .... our father ....... widow Irene.......... | broken] . .... our father ....... widow Irene.......... | broken] . .... our father ....... widow Irene.......... |
| 37156 | of our father......... our God-loving ............. | of our father......... our God-loving ............. | of our father......... our God-loving ............. |
| 37157 | the son of Mashenka ........... my district, my country | the son of Mashenka ........... my district, my country | the son of Mashenka ........... my district, my country |
| 37158 | which he spent of his own toil. Ⲙⲉ had the volume of this | which he spent of his own toil. Ⲙⲏⲓ had the volume of this | which he spent of his own toil. Myi had the volume of this |
| 37159 | book made, and deposited it in the Church of the Cross in the | book made, and deposited it in the Church of the Cross in the | book made, and deposited it in the Church of the Cross in the |
| 37160 | [village of 7] Serrah (7), for the salvation of his soul. May | [village of 7] Serrah (7), for the salvation of his soul. May | [village of 7] Serrah (7), for the salvation of his soul. May |
| 37161 | God bless him with every spiritual and celestial blessing, him | God bless him with every spiritual and celestial blessing, him | God bless him with every spiritual and celestial blessing, him |
| 37162 | and his wife, and his children, and everything that is his. | and his wife, and his children, and everything that is his. | and his wife, and his children, and everything that is his. |
| 37163 | May He write his name in the Book of Life, may He hold | May He write his name in the Book of Life, may He hold | May He write his name in the Book of Life, may He hold |
| 37164 | him to be worthy of the joy of his resurrection with all | him to be worthy of the joy of his resurrection with all | him to be worthy of the joy of his resurrection with all |
| 37165 | the saints. Amen. | the saints. Amen. | the saints. Amen. |
| 37166 | Let there be mercy on the scribe, understanding to the | Let there be mercy on the scribe, understanding to the | Let there be mercy on the scribe, understanding to the |
| 37167 | reader, and repentance to him that heareth. Amen. So | reader, and repentance to him that heareth. Amen. So | reader, and repentance to him that heareth. Amen. So |
| 37168 | be it! | be it! | be it! |
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| 37169 | THE MARTYRDOM OF SAINT MERCURIUS | THE MARTYRDOM OF SAINT MERCURIUS | THE MARTYRDOM OF SAINT MERCURIUS |
| 37170 | THE GENERAL | THE GENERAL | THE GENERAL |
| 37171 | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 6801) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 6801) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 6801) |
| 37172 | THE MARTYRDOM OF SAINT MERCURIUS THE Fol. 2 « | THE MARTYRDOM OF SAINT MERCURIUS THE Fol. 2 « | THE MARTYRDOM OF SAINT MERCURIUS THE Fol. 2 « |
| 37173 | GENERAL, THE HOLY MARTYR OF THE CHRIST, ⲁ̄ | GENERAL, THE HOLY MARTYR OF THE CHRIST, ⲁ | GENERAL, THE HOLY MARTYR OF THE CHRIST, a |
| 37174 | WHICH HE COMPLETED THIS DAY, THAT IS TO | WHICH HE COMPLETED THIS DAY, THAT IS TO | WHICH HE COMPLETED THIS DAY, THAT IS TO |
| 37175 | SAY, THE TWENTY-[FIFTH] DAY OF THE MONTH | SAY, THE TWENTY-[FIFTH] DAY OF THE MONTH | SAY, THE TWENTY-[FIFTH] DAY OF THE MONTH |
| 37176 | ATHOR,! IN PEACE. AMEN. | ATHOR,! IN PEACE. AMEN. | ATHOR,! IN PEACE. AMEN. |
| 37177 | ⲧ the time when Decius and Valerianus were reigning in | Ⲧ the time when Decius and Valerianus were reigning in | T the time when Decius and Valerianus were reigning in |
| 37178 | the great city of Rome they promulgated a decree, and issued | the great city of Rome they promulgated a decree, and issued | the great city of Rome they promulgated a decree, and issued |
| 37179 | a general order to compel every one, in every place, to offer up | a general order to compel every one, in every place, to offer up | a general order to compel every one, in every place, to offer up |
| 37180 | sacrifices and to pour out libations to the gods. And they | sacrifices and to pour out libations to the gods. And they | sacrifices and to pour out libations to the gods. And they |
| 37181 | summoned all the nobles of senatorial rank, and they set | summoned all the nobles of senatorial rank, and they set | summoned all the nobles of senatorial rank, and they set |
| 37182 | before them the terms which they had thought out concerning | before them the terms which they had thought out concerning | before them the terms which they had thought out concerning |
| 37183 | this general law, and the Emperors found that the nobles | this general law, and the Emperors found that the nobles | this general law, and the Emperors found that the nobles |
| 37184 | were of the same opinion as themselves, and they rejoiced | were of the same opinion as themselves, and they rejoiced | were of the same opinion as themselves, and they rejoiced |
| 37185 | exceedingly, saying, ‘We give thanks unto you, O ye | exceedingly, saying, ‘We give thanks unto you, O ye | exceedingly, saying, ‘We give thanks unto you, O ye |
| 37186 | immortal gods, who have revealed this same opinion.” And | immortal gods, who have revealed this same opinion.” And | immortal gods, who have revealed this same opinion.” And |
| 37187 | in that hour they ordered an ordinance to be drafted to this | in that hour they ordered an ordinance to be drafted to this | in that hour they ordered an ordinance to be drafted to this |
| 37188 | effect, and it was written in the imperial | writing and ran as Fol. 2 5 | effect, and it was written in the imperial | writing and ran as Fol. 2 5 | effect, and it was written in the imperial | writing and ran as Fol. 2 5 |
| 37189 | follows: ‘ Decius and Valerianus, the pious Emperors with ⲃ̄ | follows: ‘ Decius and Valerianus, the pious Emperors with ⲃ | follows: ‘ Decius and Valerianus, the pious Emperors with v |
| 37190 | absolute power, and all the nobles of senatorial rank in Rome, | absolute power, and all the nobles of senatorial rank in Rome, | absolute power, and all the nobles of senatorial rank in Rome, |
| 37191 | [hereby] write unto those who dwell in every place, and we | [hereby] write unto those who dwell in every place, and we | [hereby] write unto those who dwell in every place, and we |
| 37192 | consider that it is incumbent upon us to make you to know | consider that it is incumbent upon us to make you to know | consider that it is incumbent upon us to make you to know |
| 37193 | the things that seem good in our sight. Now for a very | the things that seem good in our sight. Now for a very | the things that seem good in our sight. Now for a very |
| 37194 | long time past we have been sure that it is the gods of our | long time past we have been sure that it is the gods of our | long time past we have been sure that it is the gods of our |
| 37195 | fathers who maintain our own kingdom, and who graciously | fathers who maintain our own kingdom, and who graciously | fathers who maintain our own kingdom, and who graciously |
| 37196 | 1 November 21. | 1 November 21. | 1 November 21. |
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| 37197 | Fol. 3 a | Fol. 3 a | Fol. 3 a |
| 37198 | ⲅ | ⲅ | ġ |
| 37199 | Fol. 3b | Fol. 3b | Fol. 3b |
| 37200 | ⲇ | ⲇ | ḋ |
| 37201 | 810 THE MARTYRDOM OF | 810 THE MARTYRDOM OF | 810 THE MARTYRDOM OF |
| 37202 | bestow benefits upon every one who is under our dominion, | bestow benefits upon every one who is under our dominion, | bestow benefits upon every one who is under our dominion, |
| 37203 | and we know their benevolent goodness and the benefits whieh | and we know their benevolent goodness and the benefits whieh | and we know their benevolent goodness and the benefits whieh |
| 37204 | they give according to what hath been said. And, moreover, | they give according to what hath been said. And, moreover, | they give according to what hath been said. And, moreover, |
| 37205 | it is through their means that we enjoy vietory over all | it is through their means that we enjoy vietory over all | it is through their means that we enjoy vietory over all |
| 37206 | nations, and not this only, but they also supply us with erops | nations, and not this only, but they also supply us with erops | nations, and not this only, but they also supply us with erops |
| 37207 | and fruit in very great abundance, through our temperate | and fruit in very great abundance, through our temperate | and fruit in very great abundance, through our temperate |
| 37208 | climate, Ⲕⲟⲓ these reasons we and all the men of senatorial | climate, Ⲕⲟⲓ these reasons we and all the men of senatorial | climate, Koi these reasons we and all the men of senatorial |
| 37209 | rank have, with great readiness, | drawn up a general ordinance | rank have, with great readiness, | drawn up a general ordinance | rank have, with great readiness, | drawn up a general ordinance |
| 37210 | which is to compel every one, in every place, both freemen | which is to compel every one, in every place, both freemen | which is to compel every one, in every place, both freemen |
| 37211 | and bondmen, and soldiers and rusties, to bring sacrifices to | and bondmen, and soldiers and rusties, to bring sacrifices to | and bondmen, and soldiers and rusties, to bring sacrifices to |
| 37212 | the gods and to pour out libations to them, and to make | the gods and to pour out libations to them, and to make | the gods and to pour out libations to them, and to make |
| 37213 | prayers and supplications unto them. If; however, there be | prayers and supplications unto them. If; however, there be | prayers and supplications unto them. If; however, there be |
| 37214 | any wan who shall wilfully rejeet this our holy ordinance, | any wan who shall wilfully rejeet this our holy ordinance, | any wan who shall wilfully rejeet this our holy ordinance, |
| 37215 | which we have promulgated by eommon consent, our anthority | which we have promulgated by eommon consent, our anthority | which we have promulgated by eommon consent, our anthority |
| 37216 | ordereth that he shall be forthwith committed to a dark | ordereth that he shall be forthwith committed to a dark | ordereth that he shall be forthwith committed to a dark |
| 37217 | prison, where he shall be delivered over to the most severe | prison, where he shall be delivered over to the most severe | prison, where he shall be delivered over to the most severe |
| 37218 | punishments. And whosoever shall hearken unto our deeree | punishments. And whosoever shall hearken unto our deeree | punishments. And whosoever shall hearken unto our deeree |
| 37219 | shall receive very great honour at our hands. If there be | shall receive very great honour at our hands. If there be | shall receive very great honour at our hands. If there be |
| 37220 | any man who shall shew himself disobedient to us and to our | any man who shall shew himself disobedient to us and to our | any man who shall shew himself disobedient to us and to our |
| 37221 | ordinance they shall deliver him over to the death penalty by | ordinance they shall deliver him over to the death penalty by | ordinance they shall deliver him over to the death penalty by |
| 37222 | the sword or by water, or they shall give him to be the food | the sword or by water, or they shall give him to be the food | the sword or by water, or they shall give him to be the food |
| 37223 | for wild beasts and birds of prey; and Christians especially | for wild beasts and birds of prey; and Christians especially | for wild beasts and birds of prey; and Christians especially |
| 37224 | shall be liable to death sentences of this kind. And those | shall be liable to death sentences of this kind. And those | shall be liable to death sentences of this kind. And those |
| 37225 | who shall hearken to | our ordinance shall continue to live mn | who shall hearken to | our ordinance shall continue to live mn | who shall hearken to | our ordinance shall continue to live mn |
| 37226 | a state of happiness.” And when this Imperial Ediet was pub- | a state of happiness.” And when this Imperial Ediet was pub- | a state of happiness.” And when this Imperial Ediet was pub- |
| 37227 | lished the whole of the eity of Rome was filled with quaking and | lished the whole of the eity of Rome was filled with quaking and | lished the whole of the eity of Rome was filled with quaking and |
| 37228 | fear, and not ouly was the eity of Rome troubled, but likewise | fear, and not ouly was the eity of Rome troubled, but likewise | fear, and not ouly was the eity of Rome troubled, but likewise |
| 37229 | all the other cities, becanse this general order was dispatched | all the other cities, becanse this general order was dispatched | all the other cities, becanse this general order was dispatched |
| 37230 | also to them. And the governors of all the cities commanded | also to them. And the governors of all the cities commanded | also to them. And the governors of all the cities commanded |
| 37231 | the multitudes to do what they were ordered to do with all | the multitudes to do what they were ordered to do with all | the multitudes to do what they were ordered to do with all |
| 37232 | possible speed. | possible speed. | possible speed. |
| 37233 | And it came to pass at that time that war broke out among | And it came to pass at that time that war broke out among | And it came to pass at that time that war broke out among |
| 37234 | the Barbarians, who attacked the Romans. And the Romans | the Barbarians, who attacked the Romans. And the Romans | the Barbarians, who attacked the Romans. And the Romans |
| 37235 | equipped their ships, and made them ready to receive their | equipped their ships, and made them ready to receive their | equipped their ships, and made them ready to receive their |
| 37236 | troops, to [go and] fight against them. And [the Emperors] | troops, to [go and] fight against them. And [the Emperors] | troops, to [go and] fight against them. And [the Emperors] |
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| 37237 | SAINT MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 811 | SAINT MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 811 | SAINT MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 811 |
| 37238 | ordered regiments from every district and every city to come | ordered regiments from every district and every city to come | ordered regiments from every district and every city to come |
| 37239 | and give them help; and when they had arrived from all the | and give them help; and when they had arrived from all the | and give them help; and when they had arrived from all the |
| 37240 | various remote cities they prepared [for war] with all dili- | various remote cities they prepared [for war] with all dili- | various remote cities they prepared [for war] with all dili- |
| 37241 | gence. | And there came also the regiment which was called Fol. 4 « | gence. | And there came also the regiment which was called Fol. 4 « | gence. | And there came also the regiment which was called Fol. 4 « |
| 37242 | the ¢Martusian’, which had served formerly in Armenia, ⲉ̄ | the ¢Martusian’, which had served formerly in Armenia, ⲉ | the ¢Martusian’, which had served formerly in Armenia, e |
| 37243 | and which was commanded by a tribune whose name was | and which was commanded by a tribune whose name was | and which was commanded by a tribune whose name was |
| 37244 | Sardonicus. And Dectus came out to the war, but Valerianus | Sardonicus. And Dectus came out to the war, but Valerianus | Sardonicus. And Dectus came out to the war, but Valerianus |
| 37245 | remained in Rome directing the affairs of the kingdom. And | remained in Rome directing the affairs of the kingdom. And | remained in Rome directing the affairs of the kingdom. And |
| 37246 | the battle waxed fierce between the Barbarians and the Romans, | the battle waxed fierce between the Barbarians and the Romans, | the battle waxed fierce between the Barbarians and the Romans, |
| 37247 | and each army resisted the other. And when they had con- | and each army resisted the other. And when they had con- | and each army resisted the other. And when they had con- |
| 37248 | tinued to do this for many days, a certain man in the regiment | tinued to do this for many days, a certain man in the regiment | tinued to do this for many days, a certain man in the regiment |
| 37249 | which was called ¢ Martusian’, whose name was DMercurius, | which was called ¢ Martusian’, whose name was DMercurius, | which was called ¢ Martusian’, whose name was DMercurius, |
| 37250 | saw the vision of a man of light; and the man was tall, and | saw the vision of a man of light; and the man was tall, and | saw the vision of a man of light; and the man was tall, and |
| 37251 | he was dressed in gorgeous apparel, and he held a drawn | he was dressed in gorgeous apparel, and he held a drawn | he was dressed in gorgeous apparel, and he held a drawn |
| 37252 | sword in his right hand. And the man of light said unto | sword in his right hand. And the man of light said unto | sword in his right hand. And the man of light said unto |
| 37253 | him, ¢ O Merecurius, fear not, neither be cast down, for I have | him, ¢ O Merecurius, fear not, neither be cast down, for I have | him, ¢ O Merecurius, fear not, neither be cast down, for I have |
| 37254 | been sent to help thee, and to enable thee to shew thyself the | been sent to help thee, and to enable thee to shew thyself the | been sent to help thee, and to enable thee to shew thyself the |
| 37255 | conqueror. | Take this sword from my hand, and go and attack Fol. 41 | conqueror. | Take this sword from my hand, and go and attack Fol. 41 | conqueror. | Take this sword from my hand, and go and attack Fol. 41 |
| 37256 | the Barbarians, and thou shalt conquer them. Forget thou ⲅ | the Barbarians, and thou shalt conquer them. Forget thou ⲅ | the Barbarians, and thou shalt conquer them. Forget thou ġ |
| 37257 | not the Lord thy God.” Now these things happened to him | not the Lord thy God.” Now these things happened to him | not the Lord thy God.” Now these things happened to him |
| 37258 | in an cestasy, and he thought that it was one of the Emperor's | in an cestasy, and he thought that it was one of the Emperor's | in an cestasy, and he thought that it was one of the Emperor's |
| 37259 | chicf governors who had spoken to him. And having taken | chicf governors who had spoken to him. And having taken | chicf governors who had spoken to him. And having taken |
| 37260 | the sword, and being filled with the Holy Spirit, he dashed | the sword, and being filled with the Holy Spirit, he dashed | the sword, and being filled with the Holy Spirit, he dashed |
| 37261 | into the midst of the Barbarians, and slew the captain who | into the midst of the Barbarians, and slew the captain who | into the midst of the Barbarians, and slew the captain who |
| 37262 | commanded them and so large a number of the men who were | commanded them and so large a number of the men who were | commanded them and so large a number of the men who were |
| 37263 | with him that his arm became tired and fell [by his side]; | with him that his arm became tired and fell [by his side]; | with him that his arm became tired and fell [by his side]; |
| 37264 | and the quantity of blood [which he shed] was so great that | and the quantity of blood [which he shed] was so great that | and the quantity of blood [which he shed] was so great that |
| 37265 | his hand slipped up and down on the handle of the sword. | his hand slipped up and down on the handle of the sword. | his hand slipped up and down on the handle of the sword. |
| 37266 | This was how the Barbarians were put to flight, and how they | This was how the Barbarians were put to flight, and how they | This was how the Barbarians were put to flight, and how they |
| 37267 | were vanquished before the Romans. | were vanquished before the Romans. | were vanquished before the Romans. |
| 37268 | And when Decius learned concerning the valour of this | And when Decius learned concerning the valour of this | And when Decius learned concerning the valour of this |
| 37269 | mighty man of war he summoned him to his presence, and | mighty man of war he summoned him to his presence, and | mighty man of war he summoned him to his presence, and |
| 37270 | promoted him to honour, and he made him a general, and com- | promoted him to honour, and he made him a general, and com- | promoted him to honour, and he made him a general, and com- |
| 37271 | mander-in-chief of his whole | army. And Decius thought Fol. 5 a | mander-in-chief of his whole | army. And Decius thought Fol. 5 a | mander-in-chief of his whole | army. And Decius thought Fol. 5 a |
| 37272 | =~ | =~ | =~ |
| 37273 | that he had conquered in the war through the Providence of | that he had conquered in the war through the Providence of | that he had conquered in the war through the Providence of |
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| 37275 | God, and he rejoiced exceedingly, and he distributed a large | God, and he rejoiced exceedingly, and he distributed a large | God, and he rejoiced exceedingly, and he distributed a large |
| 37276 | amount of money among the soldiers on that day, and the | amount of money among the soldiers on that day, and the | amount of money among the soldiers on that day, and the |
| 37277 | troops were dispatched to their own quarters. And Decius | troops were dispatched to their own quarters. And Decius | troops were dispatched to their own quarters. And Decius |
| 37278 | celebrated a festival in every city which he passed through | celebrated a festival in every city which he passed through | celebrated a festival in every city which he passed through |
| 37279 | as he was marching to Rome. And it came to pass in the | as he was marching to Rome. And it came to pass in the | as he was marching to Rome. And it came to pass in the |
| 37280 | night season, whilst the army was asleep, that the angel | night season, whilst the army was asleep, that the angel | night season, whilst the army was asleep, that the angel |
| 37281 | stood by the side of Mercurius in the form of the man whom | stood by the side of Mercurius in the form of the man whom | stood by the side of Mercurius in the form of the man whom |
| 37282 | he had seen in the battle, and he touched his side, and woke | he had seen in the battle, and he touched his side, and woke | he had seen in the battle, and he touched his side, and woke |
| 37283 | him; and when Mercurius saw the angel he was afraid. | him; and when Mercurius saw the angel he was afraid. | him; and when Mercurius saw the angel he was afraid. |
| 37284 | And the angel said unto him, ¢ Dost thou remember the words | And the angel said unto him, ¢ Dost thou remember the words | And the angel said unto him, ¢ Dost thou remember the words |
| 37285 | which I spake unto thee during the fight, O Mercurius? See | which I spake unto thee during the fight, O Mercurius? See | which I spake unto thee during the fight, O Mercurius? See |
| 37286 | that thou dost not forget the Lord thy God, for needs must | that thou dost not forget the Lord thy God, for needs must | that thou dost not forget the Lord thy God, for needs must |
| 37287 | Fol. 5» that thou shalt suffer | for His Holy Name. And thou shalt | Fol. 5» that thou shalt suffer | for His Holy Name. And thou shalt | Fol. 5» that thou shalt suffer | for His Holy Name. And thou shalt |
| 37288 | ⲏ̄ receive the crown of victory of the kingdom in the heavens, | ⲓⲉ receive the crown of victory of the kingdom in the heavens, | ie receive the crown of victory of the kingdom in the heavens, |
| 37289 | which is prepared for all those who love Him.” And when | which is prepared for all those who love Him.” And when | which is prepared for all those who love Him.” And when |
| 37290 | the angel had said these words he straightway withdrew | the angel had said these words he straightway withdrew | the angel had said these words he straightway withdrew |
| 37291 | himself from him. And when the blessed man had recovered | himself from him. And when the blessed man had recovered | himself from him. And when the blessed man had recovered |
| 37292 | his senses he remembered the words, and he marvelled at the | his senses he remembered the words, and he marvelled at the | his senses he remembered the words, and he marvelled at the |
| 37293 | strength of God’s love for man. | strength of God’s love for man. | strength of God’s love for man. |
| 37294 | Now Merecurius had heard about the Christian faith through | Now Merecurius had heard about the Christian faith through | Now Merecurius had heard about the Christian faith through |
| 37295 | his parents. His father [was called] Gordianus, and he was | his parents. His father [was called] Gordianus, and he was | his parents. His father [was called] Gordianus, and he was |
| 37296 | the commander of the First Regiment; and Mercurius was, | the commander of the First Regiment; and Mercurius was, | the commander of the First Regiment; and Mercurius was, |
| 37297 | at that time, a young man, about twenty years of age. | at that time, a young man, about twenty years of age. | at that time, a young man, about twenty years of age. |
| 37298 | And many and many a time he heard his father say, Blessed | And many and many a time he heard his father say, Blessed | And many and many a time he heard his father say, Blessed |
| 37299 | is the man who is a soldier in the service of the King of | is the man who is a soldier in the service of the King of | is the man who is a soldier in the service of the King of |
| 37300 | heaven, [for] God shall bestow upon him great honours, | heaven, [for] God shall bestow upon him great honours, | heaven, [for] God shall bestow upon him great honours, |
| 37301 | which shall never pass away, and he shall fight for Him | which shall never pass away, and he shall fight for Him | which shall never pass away, and he shall fight for Him |
| 37302 | Fol. 6 « against His enemies. And that King | is He Who created | Fol. 6 « against His enemies. And that King | is He Who created | Fol. 6 « against His enemies. And that King | is He Who created |
| 37303 | © the universe by His words. The heavens He hath stablished | © the universe by His words. The heavens He hath stablished | © the universe by His words. The heavens He hath stablished |
| 37304 | like a canopy, which He hath adorned with light-giving | like a canopy, which He hath adorned with light-giving | like a canopy, which He hath adorned with light-giving |
| 37305 | stars. He made the earth and the multitudes of flowers | stars. He made the earth and the multitudes of flowers | stars. He made the earth and the multitudes of flowers |
| 37306 | which produce sweet odours, and they are [intended] for | which produce sweet odours, and they are [intended] for | which produce sweet odours, and they are [intended] for |
| 37307 | the gratification and the healing of men. He made the sea | the gratification and the healing of men. He made the sea | the gratification and the healing of men. He made the sea |
| 37308 | that ships might sail thereon, and He made it to be a place | that ships might sail thereon, and He made it to be a place | that ships might sail thereon, and He made it to be a place |
| 37309 | for the rearing of fish. And also, it is He Who shall come to | for the rearing of fish. And also, it is He Who shall come to | for the rearing of fish. And also, it is He Who shall come to |
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| 37311 | judge the living and the dead, and He shall give unto each | judge the living and the dead, and He shall give unto each | judge the living and the dead, and He shall give unto each |
| 37312 | man according to his works.” And when Saint Mercurius | man according to his works.” And when Saint Mercurius | man according to his works.” And when Saint Mercurius |
| 37313 | remembered within himself the words of his father, and the | remembered within himself the words of his father, and the | remembered within himself the words of his father, and the |
| 37314 | revelation which he had seen, he was greatly moved, and he | revelation which he had seen, he was greatly moved, and he | revelation which he had seen, he was greatly moved, and he |
| 37315 | began to weep and to heave sighs, saying, ¢ Woe unto me, | began to weep and to heave sighs, saying, ¢ Woe unto me, | began to weep and to heave sighs, saying, ¢ Woe unto me, |
| 37316 | a sinner! TI am lke a tree which is without fruit, and which, | a sinner! TI am lke a tree which is without fruit, and which, | a sinner! TI am lke a tree which is without fruit, and which, |
| 37317 | even though it hath abundant foliage, hath no root, that is | even though it hath abundant foliage, hath no root, that is | even though it hath abundant foliage, hath no root, that is |
| 37318 | to say, the knowledge of the glory of God.’ | to say, the knowledge of the glory of God.’ | to say, the knowledge of the glory of God.’ |
| 37319 | And whilst he was saying [these things], | straightway the | And whilst he was saying [these things], | straightway the | And whilst he was saying [these things], | straightway the |
| 37320 | king sent two of the messengers who are called ⲉⲛⲙ | king sent two of the messengers who are called ⲉⲛⲙ | king sent two of the messengers who are called enm |
| 37321 | and a few other attendants with them, to summon him into | and a few other attendants with them, to summon him into | and a few other attendants with them, to summon him into |
| 37322 | his presence, because he was in the habit of taking counsel | his presence, because he was in the habit of taking counsel | his presence, because he was in the habit of taking counsel |
| 37323 | with him. And Mercurius begged to be excused from going, | with him. And Mercurius begged to be excused from going, | with him. And Mercurius begged to be excused from going, |
| 37324 | saying, ¢ My body hath no strength’; and the Emperor held | saying, ¢ My body hath no strength’; and the Emperor held | saying, ¢ My body hath no strength’; and the Emperor held |
| 37325 | his peace that day. And on the following day likewise Decius | his peace that day. And on the following day likewise Decius | his peace that day. And on the following day likewise Decius |
| 37326 | sent messengers to fetch him, and when Mercurius had entered | sent messengers to fetch him, and when Mercurius had entered | sent messengers to fetch him, and when Mercurius had entered |
| 37327 | his presence they took counsel together concerning the matter | his presence they took counsel together concerning the matter | his presence they took counsel together concerning the matter |
| 37328 | which was before them. And the Emperor said unto him, | which was before them. And the Emperor said unto him, | which was before them. And the Emperor said unto him, |
| 37329 | ‘Let us [go], O Mercurius, to the great temple of Artemis, | ‘Let us [go], O Mercurius, to the great temple of Artemis, | ‘Let us [go], O Mercurius, to the great temple of Artemis, |
| 37330 | and we will offer unto her sacrifice’ And when the Em- | and we will offer unto her sacrifice’ And when the Em- | and we will offer unto her sacrifice’ And when the Em- |
| 37331 | peror set out on the road a great crowd of people followed | peror set out on the road a great crowd of people followed | peror set out on the road a great crowd of people followed |
| 37332 | him. And the blessed Mercurius turned back, and hid | him. And the blessed Mercurius turned back, and hid | him. And the blessed Mercurius turned back, and hid |
| 37333 | himself in the praetorium. And a certain man, wishing | himself in the praetorium. And a certain man, wishing | himself in the praetorium. And a certain man, wishing |
| 37334 | to stir up a quarrel between Mercurius and the Emperor, | to stir up a quarrel between Mercurius and the Emperor, | to stir up a quarrel between Mercurius and the Emperor, |
| 37335 | said, Ⲟ great and powerful Emperor, victorious and pious, | said, ⲟⲓ great and powerful Emperor, victorious and pious, | said, oi great and powerful Emperor, victorious and pious, |
| 37336 | who hast been | chosen by the gods to govern the whole ϯ | who hast been | chosen by the gods to govern the whole ϯ | who hast been | chosen by the gods to govern the whole ti |
| 37337 | kingdom of Rome, give me permission and let me speak, | kingdom of Rome, give me permission and let me speak, | kingdom of Rome, give me permission and let me speak, |
| 37338 | and do thou hearken unto me graciously. Merecurius, whom | and do thou hearken unto me graciously. Merecurius, whom | and do thou hearken unto me graciously. Merecurius, whom |
| 37339 | thy mighty right hand hath exalted, and whom thou hast | thy mighty right hand hath exalted, and whom thou hast | thy mighty right hand hath exalted, and whom thou hast |
| 37340 | made most honourable in the kingdom of the Romans, hath | made most honourable in the kingdom of the Romans, hath | made most honourable in the kingdom of the Romans, hath |
| 37341 | not, in accordance with thy command, come with us to offer | not, in accordance with thy command, come with us to offer | not, in accordance with thy command, come with us to offer |
| 37342 | up sacrifice in the temple of the great goddess Artemis, and | up sacrifice in the temple of the great goddess Artemis, and | up sacrifice in the temple of the great goddess Artemis, and |
| 37343 | to bring offerings unto her, according to thy mighty com- | to bring offerings unto her, according to thy mighty com- | to bring offerings unto her, according to thy mighty com- |
| 37344 | mand.” And the Emperor answered and said, ¢ Who is this | mand.” And the Emperor answered and said, ¢ Who is this | mand.” And the Emperor answered and said, ¢ Who is this |
| 37345 | ⲓ And [the slanderer] said, ‘It is Mercurius, unto | ⲓ And [the slanderer] said, ‘It is Mercurius, unto | i And [the slanderer] said, ‘It is Mercurius, unto |
| 37346 | Fol. 6 0 | Fol. 6 0 | Fol. 6 0 |
| 37347 | ⲓ̄ | ⲓ | i |
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| 37349 | whom thou didst ascribe victory and greatness yesterday and | whom thou didst ascribe victory and greatness yesterday and | whom thou didst ascribe victory and greatness yesterday and |
| 37350 | the day before. And thou didst promote him to high rank, | the day before. And thou didst promote him to high rank, | the day before. And thou didst promote him to high rank, |
| 37351 | and especially to greatness. And this is not all, for he hath | and especially to greatness. And this is not all, for he hath | and especially to greatness. And this is not all, for he hath |
| 37352 | not only made himself disobedient to thy Majesty, but he | not only made himself disobedient to thy Majesty, but he | not only made himself disobedient to thy Majesty, but he |
| 37353 | hath made bold (?) to persuade many folk to cease to worship | hath made bold (?) to persuade many folk to cease to worship | hath made bold (?) to persuade many folk to cease to worship |
| 37354 | the gods. If thou wilt make enquiries thou wilt find full | the gods. If thou wilt make enquiries thou wilt find full | the gods. If thou wilt make enquiries thou wilt find full |
| 37355 | proof of the things which I have said unto thee.’ | proof of the things which I have said unto thee.’ | proof of the things which I have said unto thee.’ |
| 37356 | Fol. ⲧ And Decius | said unto him, ¢ Perhaps thou art envious of | Fol. Ⲧ And Decius | said unto him, ¢ Perhaps thou art envious of | Fol. T And Decius | said unto him, ¢ Perhaps thou art envious of |
| 37357 | ⲓ︦ⲃ︦ the man in thy heart, and dost therefore say these things | ⲓ︦ⲃ︦ the man in thy heart, and dost therefore say these things | i︦v︦ the man in thy heart, and dost therefore say these things |
| 37358 | against him. Iéwever, I will not believe thee except I know | against him. Iéwever, I will not believe thee except I know | against him. Iéwever, I will not believe thee except I know |
| 37359 | the truth of a certainty, and I see the matter absolutely with | the truth of a certainty, and I see the matter absolutely with | the truth of a certainty, and I see the matter absolutely with |
| 37360 | my own eyes, face to face; for the sight of the eyes rather | my own eyes, face to face; for the sight of the eyes rather | my own eyes, face to face; for the sight of the eyes rather |
| 37361 | than the hearing of the ears is what usually maketh one | than the hearing of the ears is what usually maketh one | than the hearing of the ears is what usually maketh one |
| 37362 | believe. Be silent then, and do not utter another word | believe. Be silent then, and do not utter another word | believe. Be silent then, and do not utter another word |
| 37363 | against the man. If thou hast made these accusations against | against the man. If thou hast made these accusations against | against the man. If thou hast made these accusations against |
| 37364 | him through jealousy, as I have already told thee, know thou | him through jealousy, as I have already told thee, know thou | him through jealousy, as I have already told thee, know thou |
| 37365 | that thou shalt very soon receive severe punishment; if the | that thou shalt very soon receive severe punishment; if the | that thou shalt very soon receive severe punishment; if the |
| 37366 | things which thou hast spoken are really true thou shalt | things which thou hast spoken are really true thou shalt | things which thou hast spoken are really true thou shalt |
| 37367 | receive great gifts from my hands, since thou art of one mind | receive great gifts from my hands, since thou art of one mind | receive great gifts from my hands, since thou art of one mind |
| 37368 | with us in respect to the gods, and art [well disposed] towards | with us in respect to the gods, and art [well disposed] towards | with us in respect to the gods, and art [well disposed] towards |
| 37369 | the Emperors.” And Decius commanded [his servants] to | the Emperors.” And Decius commanded [his servants] to | the Emperors.” And Decius commanded [his servants] to |
| 37370 | bring Saint Mercurius into his presence with the honour which | bring Saint Mercurius into his presence with the honour which | bring Saint Mercurius into his presence with the honour which |
| 37371 | was lis due. And when he had come into his presence the | was lis due. And when he had come into his presence the | was lis due. And when he had come into his presence the |
| 37372 | Fol. 8 « Emperor said unto him, ¢Mercurius, was [it not I who | Fol. 8 « Emperor said unto him, ¢Mercurius, was [it not I who | Fol. 8 « Emperor said unto him, ¢Mercurius, was [it not I who |
| 37373 | ⲛ︦ⲅ︦ bestowed upon thee this great honour and promotion? Did | ⲛⲧⲉⲕ bestowed upon thee this great honour and promotion? Did | ntek bestowed upon thee this great honour and promotion? Did |
| 37374 | I not make thee general over all the governors because of | I not make thee general over all the governors because of | I not make thee general over all the governors because of |
| 37375 | thine intelligence, and because of the victory which the gods | thine intelligence, and because of the victory which the gods | thine intelligence, and because of the victory which the gods |
| 37376 | bestowed upon us in the war? Why shouldst thou change | bestowed upon us in the war? Why shouldst thou change | bestowed upon us in the war? Why shouldst thou change |
| 37377 | this great affection which is in me towards thee into bitter | this great affection which is in me towards thee into bitter | this great affection which is in me towards thee into bitter |
| 37378 | hatred ? These great honours [which Ⲓ bestowed upon thee] | hatred ? These great honours [which ⲓ bestowed upon thee] | hatred ? These great honours [which i bestowed upon thee] |
| 37379 | thou hast turned into nothingness. By such behaviour thou | thou hast turned into nothingness. By such behaviour thou | thou hast turned into nothingness. By such behaviour thou |
| 37380 | dost treat the gods with contempt, according as we have been | dost treat the gods with contempt, according as we have been | dost treat the gods with contempt, according as we have been |
| 37381 | informed concerning thy piety (?).’ | informed concerning thy piety (?).’ | informed concerning thy piety (?).’ |
| 37382 | Then the truly noble soldier of the Christ stripped himself | Then the truly noble soldier of the Christ stripped himself | Then the truly noble soldier of the Christ stripped himself |
| 37383 | of the old man and his works, according to the word of Paul | of the old man and his works, according to the word of Paul | of the old man and his works, according to the word of Paul |
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| 37385 | the Apostle,’ and put on himself the new man, which through | the Apostle,’ and put on himself the new man, which through | the Apostle,’ and put on himself the new man, which through |
| 37386 | God was created in him by baptism. And the holy man | God was created in him by baptism. And the holy man | God was created in him by baptism. And the holy man |
| 37387 | answered with gentleness and courage, and said, ‘Let this | answered with gentleness and courage, and said, ‘Let this | answered with gentleness and courage, and said, ‘Let this |
| 37388 | honour be unto thee, for even though I did go out to the war | honour be unto thee, for even though I did go out to the war | honour be unto thee, for even though I did go out to the war |
| 37389 | and fight, | it was not I who conquered, but God, Who hath Fol. sv | and fight, | it was not I who conquered, but God, Who hath Fol. sv | and fight, | it was not I who conquered, but God, Who hath Fol. sv |
| 37390 | been gracious unto me in Christ. Furthermore, take back ⲓ︦ⲇ︦ | been gracious unto me in Christ. Furthermore, take back ⲓ︦ⲇ︦ | been gracious unto me in Christ. Furthermore, take back i︦ḋ︦ |
| 37391 | thine honour about which thou hast spoken, for when I came | thine honour about which thou hast spoken, for when I came | thine honour about which thou hast spoken, for when I came |
| 37392 | forth from my mother’s womb I was naked,? and I will depart | forth from my mother’s womb I was naked,? and I will depart | forth from my mother’s womb I was naked,? and I will depart |
| 37393 | hence naked.” And having said these words he stripped ⲟⲃ | hence naked.” And having said these words he stripped ⲟⲃ | hence naked.” And having said these words he stripped ob |
| 37394 | his military cloak, and took off his belt, and he threw them | his military cloak, and took off his belt, and he threw them | his military cloak, and took off his belt, and he threw them |
| 37395 | at the feet of the Emperor, and he cried out, saying, ‘I am | at the feet of the Emperor, and he cried out, saying, ‘I am | at the feet of the Emperor, and he cried out, saying, ‘I am |
| 37396 | a Christian. Hear, O all ye people, I am a Christian.” Then | a Christian. Hear, O all ye people, I am a Christian.” Then | a Christian. Hear, O all ye people, I am a Christian.” Then |
| 37397 | Decius became like unto one of the stupefied, and he stared | Decius became like unto one of the stupefied, and he stared | Decius became like unto one of the stupefied, and he stared |
| 37398 | into the face of Mercurius for a long time. And he marvelled | into the face of Mercurius for a long time. And he marvelled | into the face of Mercurius for a long time. And he marvelled |
| 37399 | at the youthful beauty of Mercurius, for the blessed man was | at the youthful beauty of Mercurius, for the blessed man was | at the youthful beauty of Mercurius, for the blessed man was |
| 37400 | of a most goodly presence, and his countenance was very | of a most goodly presence, and his countenance was very | of a most goodly presence, and his countenance was very |
| 37401 | handsome, and his complexion was red and white, and his hair | handsome, and his complexion was red and white, and his hair | handsome, and his complexion was red and white, and his hair |
| 37402 | was red. His body was adorned with beauty and strength, | was red. His body was adorned with beauty and strength, | was red. His body was adorned with beauty and strength, |
| 37403 | and the looks of many were directed after him, and the people | and the looks of many were directed after him, and the people | and the looks of many were directed after him, and the people |
| 37404 | admired him. And after these things the Emperor Decius | admired him. And after these things the Emperor Decius | admired him. And after these things the Emperor Decius |
| 37405 | shook his head, and he | commanded [his men] to cast him Fol. 9 « | shook his head, and he | commanded [his men] to cast him Fol. 9 « | shook his head, and he | commanded [his men] to cast him Fol. 9 « |
| 37406 | into the prison, saying, ‘Let now the man who cannot ⲓ︦ⲉ︦ | into the prison, saying, ‘Let now the man who cannot ⲓ︦ⲉ︦ | into the prison, saying, ‘Let now the man who cannot i︦e︦ |
| 37407 | appreciate honour obtain some experience of disgrace.” And | appreciate honour obtain some experience of disgrace.” And | appreciate honour obtain some experience of disgrace.” And |
| 37408 | this he said thinking that his ordinary good sense would | this he said thinking that his ordinary good sense would | this he said thinking that his ordinary good sense would |
| 37409 | return to him. So they took the martyr of the Christ to | return to him. So they took the martyr of the Christ to | return to him. So they took the martyr of the Christ to |
| 37410 | prison, and he rejoiced and was glad in the Spirit, and | prison, and he rejoiced and was glad in the Spirit, and | prison, and he rejoiced and was glad in the Spirit, and |
| 37411 | glorified God. And that night an angel stood by him, | glorified God. And that night an angel stood by him, | glorified God. And that night an angel stood by him, |
| 37412 | and said unto him, ‘ Mercurius, be of good cheer, and fear | and said unto him, ‘ Mercurius, be of good cheer, and fear | and said unto him, ‘ Mercurius, be of good cheer, and fear |
| 37413 | thou not the revilings of the tyrant. Believe thou on the | thou not the revilings of the tyrant. Believe thou on the | thou not the revilings of the tyrant. Believe thou on the |
| 37414 | Christ God, and confess that He is the Christ God, for He is | Christ God, and confess that He is the Christ God, for He is | Christ God, and confess that He is the Christ God, for He is |
| 37415 | able to save thee from every tribulation.’ And the martyr | able to save thee from every tribulation.’ And the martyr | able to save thee from every tribulation.’ And the martyr |
| 37416 | was greatly strengthened by these words. These were the | was greatly strengthened by these words. These were the | was greatly strengthened by these words. These were the |
| 37417 | words which the angel spake unto him when he appeared | words which the angel spake unto him when he appeared | words which the angel spake unto him when he appeared |
| 37418 | unto him. | unto him. | unto him. |
| 37419 | 1 Eph. iv. 22. 2 Job ⲓ. 21, | 1 Eph. iv. 22. 2 Job ⲓ. 21, | 1 Eph. iv. 22. 2 Job i. 21, |
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| 37420 | 816 THE MARTYRDOM OF | 816 THE MARTYRDOM OF | 816 THE MARTYRDOM OF |
| 37421 | And on the following day Decius took his seat on the | And on the following day Decius took his seat on the | And on the following day Decius took his seat on the |
| 37422 | tribune, and he commanded that the blessed man should be | tribune, and he commanded that the blessed man should be | tribune, and he commanded that the blessed man should be |
| 37423 | Fol. 9 » brought before him. | And he said unto him, ¢ Peradventure | Fol. 9 » brought before him. | And he said unto him, ¢ Peradventure | Fol. 9 » brought before him. | And he said unto him, ¢ Peradventure |
| 37424 | ic | ic | ic |
| 37425 | Fol. 10 « | Fol. 10 « | Fol. 10 « |
| 37426 | Al | Al | Al |
| 37427 | the honour which thou hast just received from me, that is to | the honour which thou hast just received from me, that is to | the honour which thou hast just received from me, that is to |
| 37428 | say, the disgrace which thou alone didst choose for thyself, is | say, the disgrace which thou alone didst choose for thyself, is | say, the disgrace which thou alone didst choose for thyself, is |
| 37429 | the kind of honour which suiteth thee?’ And the blessed | the kind of honour which suiteth thee?’ And the blessed | the kind of honour which suiteth thee?’ And the blessed |
| 37430 | man answered and said [unto him], © It suiteth me exceedingly | man answered and said [unto him], © It suiteth me exceedingly | man answered and said [unto him], © It suiteth me exceedingly |
| 37431 | well, for T have received a mark of honour which is inde- | well, for T have received a mark of honour which is inde- | well, for T have received a mark of honour which is inde- |
| 37432 | structible.” And the Emperor said unto him, ‘Tell me | structible.” And the Emperor said unto him, ‘Tell me | structible.” And the Emperor said unto him, ‘Tell me |
| 37433 | concerning thy family and thy native city, for I would know | concerning thy family and thy native city, for I would know | concerning thy family and thy native city, for I would know |
| 37434 | from what grade of lifc thou hast sprung.” And Saint | from what grade of lifc thou hast sprung.” And Saint | from what grade of lifc thou hast sprung.” And Saint |
| 37435 | Mercurius said unto him, If thou wishest to know about my | Mercurius said unto him, If thou wishest to know about my | Mercurius said unto him, If thou wishest to know about my |
| 37436 | family and my native city IT will tell thee. As to my father | family and my native city IT will tell thee. As to my father | family and my native city IT will tell thee. As to my father |
| 37437 | according to the flesh, he was a native of Scythia, and his | according to the flesh, he was a native of Scythia, and his | according to the flesh, he was a native of Scythia, and his |
| 37438 | name was Kordianus (Gordianus). He once served as a | name was Kordianus (Gordianus). He once served as a | name was Kordianus (Gordianus). He once served as a |
| 37439 | soldier in the Martusian regiment, but at the present time he | soldier in the Martusian regiment, but at the present time he | soldier in the Martusian regiment, but at the present time he |
| 37440 | is acting as the chief officer of this same Regiment. My | is acting as the chief officer of this same Regiment. My | is acting as the chief officer of this same Regiment. My |
| 37441 | father is a follower of the True God, and my city is the | father is a follower of the True God, and my city is the | father is a follower of the True God, and my city is the |
| 37442 | Jerusalem of | heaven, the city of the Great King.” And the | Jerusalem of | heaven, the city of the Great King.” And the | Jerusalem of | heaven, the city of the Great King.” And the |
| 37443 | Emperor said unto him, ¢ Wast thou called by this name of | Emperor said unto him, ¢ Wast thou called by this name of | Emperor said unto him, ¢ Wast thou called by this name of |
| 37444 | Mercurius by thy parents or did some of the soldiers give it | Mercurius by thy parents or did some of the soldiers give it | Mercurius by thy parents or did some of the soldiers give it |
| 37445 | unto thee?” And Saint Mercurius said, ⲧ father used to | unto thee?” And Saint Mercurius said, ⲧ father used to | unto thee?” And Saint Mercurius said, t father used to |
| 37446 | call me Philopator, the interpretation of which is “lover of | call me Philopator, the interpretation of which is “lover of | call me Philopator, the interpretation of which is “lover of |
| 37447 | his parents”, but when I became a soldier I was called Mer- | his parents”, but when I became a soldier I was called Mer- | his parents”, but when I became a soldier I was called Mer- |
| 37448 | curius because the captain called me thus” And the Emperor | curius because the captain called me thus” And the Emperor | curius because the captain called me thus” And the Emperor |
| 37449 | said unto him, ¢ Mercurius, consider well what thou art going | said unto him, ¢ Mercurius, consider well what thou art going | said unto him, ¢ Mercurius, consider well what thou art going |
| 37450 | to say. Wilt thou do according to our ordinance which we | to say. Wilt thou do according to our ordinance which we | to say. Wilt thou do according to our ordinance which we |
| 37451 | have published abroad for every man, and bow down to the | have published abroad for every man, and bow down to the | have published abroad for every man, and bow down to the |
| 37452 | gods, and take again thy former rank and honour in the army | gods, and take again thy former rank and honour in the army | gods, and take again thy former rank and honour in the army |
| 37453 | ornot? Consider what thou art going to say, and tell us what | ornot? Consider what thou art going to say, and tell us what | ornot? Consider what thou art going to say, and tell us what |
| 37454 | it is quickly, for thou knowest well that thou hast been | it is quickly, for thou knowest well that thou hast been | it is quickly, for thou knowest well that thou hast been |
| 37455 | brought to this place for this very purpose.” And the martyr | brought to this place for this very purpose.” And the martyr | brought to this place for this very purpose.” And the martyr |
| 37456 | answered and said, ‘Inasmuch as I have come to this place | answered and said, ‘Inasmuch as I have come to this place | answered and said, ‘Inasmuch as I have come to this place |
| 37457 | Fol. 10 6 I shall conquer thee and thy father Satan, through whom | Fol. 10 6 I shall conquer thee and thy father Satan, through whom | Fol. 10 6 I shall conquer thee and thy father Satan, through whom |
| 37458 | IH | IH | IH |
| 37459 | all evil | existeth. And when I shall have conquered a | all evil | existeth. And when I shall have conquered a | all evil | existeth. And when I shall have conquered a |
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| 37461 | crown will be set upon my head by the true Master of the | crown will be set upon my head by the true Master of the | crown will be set upon my head by the true Master of the |
| 37462 | contest, my Lord Jesus the Christ. Therefore whatsoever thou | contest, my Lord Jesus the Christ. Therefore whatsoever thou | contest, my Lord Jesus the Christ. Therefore whatsoever thou |
| 37463 | wishest to do unto me that do quickly, and make no long | wishest to do unto me that do quickly, and make no long | wishest to do unto me that do quickly, and make no long |
| 37464 | tarrying. For I have upon me the whole armour of God, | tarrying. For I have upon me the whole armour of God, | tarrying. For I have upon me the whole armour of God, |
| 37465 | and the breastplate of faith, by means of which things | and the breastplate of faith, by means of which things | and the breastplate of faith, by means of which things |
| 37466 | I shall overcome all thy designs and all thy crafty arts | I shall overcome all thy designs and all thy crafty arts | I shall overcome all thy designs and all thy crafty arts |
| 37467 | in respect of me.’ | in respect of me.’ | in respect of me.’ |
| 37468 | Then the Emperor was filled with wrath and said, ⲇ- | Then the Emperor was filled with wrath and said, ⲇ- | Then the Emperor was filled with wrath and said, ḋ- |
| 37469 | though this man saith “I have upon me the whole armour | though this man saith “I have upon me the whole armour | though this man saith “I have upon me the whole armour |
| 37470 | for work ”’, he is nevertheless standing naked. I therefore | for work ”’, he is nevertheless standing naked. I therefore | for work ”’, he is nevertheless standing naked. I therefore |
| 37471 | command that he be fastened to four stakes, and that he be | command that he be fastened to four stakes, and that he be | command that he be fastened to four stakes, and that he be |
| 37472 | stretched at the height of a cubit above the ground’! And | stretched at the height of a cubit above the ground’! And | stretched at the height of a cubit above the ground’! And |
| 37473 | when they had done these things unto him the Emperor said, | when they had done these things unto him the Emperor said, | when they had done these things unto him the Emperor said, |
| 37474 | ¢ Where now is the armour wherein thou didst put thy trust? | ¢ Where now is the armour wherein thou didst put thy trust? | ¢ Where now is the armour wherein thou didst put thy trust? |
| 37475 | By the great god Zeus they shall stretch thee well.” And | By the great god Zeus they shall stretch thee well.” And | By the great god Zeus they shall stretch thee well.” And |
| 37476 | the holy man looked up into heaven and said, ¢ My Lord, help Fol. 11 « | the holy man looked up into heaven and said, ¢ My Lord, help Fol. 11 « | the holy man looked up into heaven and said, ¢ My Lord, help Fol. 11 « |
| 37477 | Thou me, Thy servant.” And the Emperor further com- | Thou me, Thy servant.” And the Emperor further com- | Thou me, Thy servant.” And the Emperor further com- |
| 37478 | manded them to make gashes in his body with sharp knives | manded them to make gashes in his body with sharp knives | manded them to make gashes in his body with sharp knives |
| 37479 | instead of with scourges, and afterwards to scatter red-hot | instead of with scourges, and afterwards to scatter red-hot | instead of with scourges, and afterwards to scatter red-hot |
| 37480 | coals upon him so that he might be consumed; but little by | coals upon him so that he might be consumed; but little by | coals upon him so that he might be consumed; but little by |
| 37481 | little the flames of the coals were extinguished by the blood | little the flames of the coals were extinguished by the blood | little the flames of the coals were extinguished by the blood |
| 37482 | of the righteous man which was flowing freely. And the | of the righteous man which was flowing freely. And the | of the righteous man which was flowing freely. And the |
| 37483 | holy man bore himself with great bravery under this severe | holy man bore himself with great bravery under this severe | holy man bore himself with great bravery under this severe |
| 37484 | torture. And Decius commanded him to be released in order | torture. And Decius commanded him to be released in order | torture. And Decius commanded him to be released in order |
| 37485 | that he might not die [too] quickly, and to remove him at | that he might not die [too] quickly, and to remove him at | that he might not die [too] quickly, and to remove him at |
| 37486 | once to a dark place, and to set a strict watch over him. And | once to a dark place, and to set a strict watch over him. And | once to a dark place, and to set a strict watch over him. And |
| 37487 | the soldiers lifted him up, and he was half dead, but there | the soldiers lifted him up, and he was half dead, but there | the soldiers lifted him up, and he was half dead, but there |
| 37488 | was still a little breath left in him, although they thought he | was still a little breath left in him, although they thought he | was still a little breath left in him, although they thought he |
| 37489 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 37490 | was dying. And after a very little time | the angel of the Ful. 114 | was dying. And after a very little time | the angel of the Ful. 114 | was dying. And after a very little time | the angel of the Ful. 114 |
| 37491 | Lord appeared unto him, and said unto him, ‘ Peace be unto | Lord appeared unto him, and said unto him, ‘ Peace be unto | Lord appeared unto him, and said unto him, ‘ Peace be unto |
| 37492 | thee, O valiant athlete!” And having said these words the | thee, O valiant athlete!” And having said these words the | thee, O valiant athlete!” And having said these words the |
| 37493 | angel healed the wounds which were in his body, and he made | angel healed the wounds which were in his body, and he made | angel healed the wounds which were in his body, and he made |
| 37494 | him so sound and whole that he rose, and stood up, and | him so sound and whole that he rose, and stood up, and | him so sound and whole that he rose, and stood up, and |
| 37495 | glorified God Who had helped him. | glorified God Who had helped him. | glorified God Who had helped him. |
| 37496 | 1 Rendering doubtful. | 1 Rendering doubtful. | 1 Rendering doubtful. |
| 37497 | 3a | 3a | 3a |
| 37498 | ⲕ | ⲕ | k |
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| 37500 | [TEN | [TEN | [TEN |
| 37501 | Fol. 120 | Fol. 120 | Fol. 120 |
| 37502 | ⲕⲃ | ⲕⲃ | kv |
| 37503 | 818 THE MARTYRDOM OF | 818 THE MARTYRDOM OF | 818 THE MARTYRDOM OF |
| 37504 | And after these things the Emperor commanded the sol- | And after these things the Emperor commanded the sol- | And after these things the Emperor commanded the sol- |
| 37505 | diers to set him up before the tribune, and when he saw him | diers to set him up before the tribune, and when he saw him | diers to set him up before the tribune, and when he saw him |
| 37506 | he said unto him, When thou wast taken away from me [last | he said unto him, When thou wast taken away from me [last | he said unto him, When thou wast taken away from me [last |
| 37507 | night] thou wast half dead; how is it now that thou art able | night] thou wast half dead; how is it now that thou art able | night] thou wast half dead; how is it now that thou art able |
| 37508 | to walk ? Perhaps there are no wounds in thy body at all.’ | to walk ? Perhaps there are no wounds in thy body at all.’ | to walk ? Perhaps there are no wounds in thy body at all.’ |
| 37509 | Then Decius commanded his spear-hearers to make a thorough | Then Decius commanded his spear-hearers to make a thorough | Then Decius commanded his spear-hearers to make a thorough |
| 37510 | examination of his body, [and when they had done so] these | examination of his body, [and when they had done so] these | examination of his body, [and when they had done so] these |
| 37511 | men said unto the Emperor, Ⲛⲉ swear by thy might, | men said unto the Emperor, ⲛⲉ swear by thy might, | men said unto the Emperor, ne swear by thy might, |
| 37512 | O pious Emperor, that his whole body is sound, and that | O pious Emperor, that his whole body is sound, and that | O pious Emperor, that his whole body is sound, and that |
| 37513 | there is no diseased spot in it, and that it is like that of one | there is no diseased spot in it, and that it is like that of one | there is no diseased spot in it, and that it is like that of one |
| 37514 | whose body hath never been touched by a finger” And | whose body hath never been touched by a finger” And | whose body hath never been touched by a finger” And |
| 37515 | Decius | said, © Assuredly will he say, Tt is the Christ Who | Decius | said, © Assuredly will he say, Tt is the Christ Who | Decius | said, © Assuredly will he say, Tt is the Christ Who |
| 37516 | hath made me sound and hath healed me. But did ye not | hath made me sound and hath healed me. But did ye not | hath made me sound and hath healed me. But did ye not |
| 37517 | take a physician into the prison to treat him?’ And they | take a physician into the prison to treat him?’ And they | take a physician into the prison to treat him?’ And they |
| 37518 | said unto the Emperor, Ⲛⲉ swear by thy glorious majesty | said unto the Emperor, ⲛⲉ swear by thy glorious majesty | said unto the Emperor, ne swear by thy glorious majesty |
| 37519 | which ruleth the whole world, that assuredly no physician | which ruleth the whole world, that assuredly no physician | which ruleth the whole world, that assuredly no physician |
| 37520 | treated him, and, moreover, we thought that he would die. | treated him, and, moreover, we thought that he would die. | treated him, and, moreover, we thought that he would die. |
| 37521 | Now in what way he hath maintained his life, or in what way | Now in what way he hath maintained his life, or in what way | Now in what way he hath maintained his life, or in what way |
| 37522 | he hath been healed, we know not’ And Decins said unto | he hath been healed, we know not’ And Decins said unto | he hath been healed, we know not’ And Decins said unto |
| 37523 | them, ‘Ye know now what the magic of the Christians is | them, ‘Ye know now what the magic of the Christians is | them, ‘Ye know now what the magic of the Christians is |
| 37524 | like! How is it that yesterday he was only fit for burial, | like! How is it that yesterday he was only fit for burial, | like! How is it that yesterday he was only fit for burial, |
| 37525 | and yet to-day he is standing up well and ⲛⲟ And | and yet to-day he is standing up well and ⲛⲟⲓ And | and yet to-day he is standing up well and noi And |
| 37526 | Decius was filled with wrath, and he said unto Mercurius, | Decius was filled with wrath, and he said unto Mercurius, | Decius was filled with wrath, and he said unto Mercurius, |
| 37527 | “Who was it that healed thee avithout magic?’ And | “Who was it that healed thee avithout magic?’ And | “Who was it that healed thee avithout magic?’ And |
| 37528 | Saint Mercurius answered, saying, ‘It was my Lord Jesus | Saint Mercurius answered, saying, ‘It was my Lord Jesus | Saint Mercurius answered, saying, ‘It was my Lord Jesus |
| 37529 | the Christ, the True Physician of our souls | and of onr | the Christ, the True Physician of our souls | and of onr | the Christ, the True Physician of our souls | and of onr |
| 37530 | bodies, Who was pleased to bestow healing upon me, even | bodies, Who was pleased to bestow healing upon me, even | bodies, Who was pleased to bestow healing upon me, even |
| 37531 | as I have said. The dealers in magical drugs, and those who | as I have said. The dealers in magical drugs, and those who | as I have said. The dealers in magical drugs, and those who |
| 37532 | use enchantments, and the worshippers of idols, are strangers | use enchantments, and the worshippers of idols, are strangers | use enchantments, and the worshippers of idols, are strangers |
| 37533 | unto Him. And He will bind them in bonds which can | unto Him. And He will bind them in bonds which can | unto Him. And He will bind them in bonds which can |
| 37534 | never be loosed, and Ⲙⲉ will deliver them over unto the fire of | never be loosed, and ⲙⲏⲓ will deliver them over unto the fire of | never be loosed, and myi will deliver them over unto the fire of |
| 37535 | Gehenna, because they do not recognize the True God Who | Gehenna, because they do not recognize the True God Who | Gehenna, because they do not recognize the True God Who |
| 37536 | created them.’ | created them.’ | created them.’ |
| 37537 | And the Emperor said, Ⲓ am now going to make an end of | And the Emperor said, ⲓ am now going to make an end of | And the Emperor said, i am now going to make an end of |
| 37538 | thy body by means of severe torturings; let me see if the | thy body by means of severe torturings; let me see if the | thy body by means of severe torturings; let me see if the |
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| 37540 | Christ, in Whom thou trustest, will heal thee.” And the saint | Christ, in Whom thou trustest, will heal thee.” And the saint | Christ, in Whom thou trustest, will heal thee.” And the saint |
| 37541 | said, I believe in my Lord Jesus the Christ, and though thou | said, I believe in my Lord Jesus the Christ, and though thou | said, I believe in my Lord Jesus the Christ, and though thou |
| 37542 | mayest bring upon me multitudes of punishments thou wilt | mayest bring upon me multitudes of punishments thou wilt | mayest bring upon me multitudes of punishments thou wilt |
| 37543 | not be able to disturb me. For He saith, «ear not those | not be able to disturb me. For He saith, «ear not those | not be able to disturb me. For He saith, «ear not those |
| 37544 | fear ye rather Him that hath the power to destroy [both] | fear ye rather Him that hath the power to destroy [both] | fear ye rather Him that hath the power to destroy [both] |
| 37545 | your souls and your bodies in the Gehenna of fire.””’! Then | your souls and your bodies in the Gehenna of fire.””’! Then | your souls and your bodies in the Gehenna of fire.””’! Then |
| 37546 | the Emperor commanded the soldiers to bring a red-hot iron | the Emperor commanded the soldiers to bring a red-hot iron | the Emperor commanded the soldiers to bring a red-hot iron |
| 37547 | instrument and to thrust it nnder his members, and after that | instrument and to thrust it nnder his members, and after that | instrument and to thrust it nnder his members, and after that |
| 37548 | to apply blazing torches to his sides. And when they had | to apply blazing torches to his sides. And when they had | to apply blazing torches to his sides. And when they had |
| 37549 | done this, instead of smoke, a strong, sweet odour was spread | done this, instead of smoke, a strong, sweet odour was spread | done this, instead of smoke, a strong, sweet odour was spread |
| 37550 | abroad to every one who was in that place; and, although he | abroad to every one who was in that place; and, although he | abroad to every one who was in that place; and, although he |
| 37551 | was suffering the most agonizing tortures, Mercurius neither | was suffering the most agonizing tortures, Mercurius neither | was suffering the most agonizing tortures, Mercurius neither |
| 37552 | uttered a groan nor dropped a tear. And Decius said unto | uttered a groan nor dropped a tear. And Decius said unto | uttered a groan nor dropped a tear. And Decius said unto |
| 37553 | him, ¢ Where now is thy physician? Let him come and heal | him, ¢ Where now is thy physician? Let him come and heal | him, ¢ Where now is thy physician? Let him come and heal |
| 37554 | thee. And moreover, thou didst say, Ⲙⲉ hath power to raise | thee. And moreover, thou didst say, ⲙⲏⲓ hath power to raise | thee. And moreover, thou didst say, myi hath power to raise |
| 37555 | ie up if IT die” And Saint Mercarius said unto him, ‘Do | ie up if IT die” And Saint Mercarius said unto him, ‘Do | ie up if IT die” And Saint Mercarius said unto him, ‘Do |
| 37556 | whatsoever | pleaseth thee. Thou hast power over my body, | whatsoever | pleaseth thee. Thou hast power over my body, | whatsoever | pleaseth thee. Thou hast power over my body, |
| 37557 | ut as concerning my soul God is its master. And even if | ut as concerning my soul God is its master. And even if | ut as concerning my soul God is its master. And even if |
| 37558 | hou destroy my body, my soul shall endure, for it is incor- | hou destroy my body, my soul shall endure, for it is incor- | hou destroy my body, my soul shall endure, for it is incor- |
| 37559 | ruptible.” And the Emperor then commanded the soldiers to | ruptible.” And the Emperor then commanded the soldiers to | ruptible.” And the Emperor then commanded the soldiers to |
| 37560 | lang him upon a tree head downwards, and to suspend a large | lang him upon a tree head downwards, and to suspend a large | lang him upon a tree head downwards, and to suspend a large |
| 37561 | ‘tone from his neck, in order that it might cause him to | ‘tone from his neck, in order that it might cause him to | ‘tone from his neck, in order that it might cause him to |
| 37562 | uffocate and to die quickly; but as the power of God and | uffocate and to die quickly; but as the power of God and | uffocate and to die quickly; but as the power of God and |
| 37563 | is grace dwelt in the martyr, he was able to bear this torture | is grace dwelt in the martyr, he was able to bear this torture | is grace dwelt in the martyr, he was able to bear this torture |
| 37564 | ‘or a long space of time. And when Decius saw that the | ‘or a long space of time. And when Decius saw that the | ‘or a long space of time. And when Decius saw that the |
| 37565 | artyr was enduring the punishment valiantly, and that no | artyr was enduring the punishment valiantly, and that no | artyr was enduring the punishment valiantly, and that no |
| 37566 | nanner of torture had any fatal effect upon him, he com- | nanner of torture had any fatal effect upon him, he com- | nanner of torture had any fatal effect upon him, he com- |
| 37567 | anded them to remove the stone from his neck, and to bring | anded them to remove the stone from his neck, and to bring | anded them to remove the stone from his neck, and to bring |
| 37568 | leather whip with four thongs, and to flog him with 1t until | leather whip with four thongs, and to flog him with 1t until | leather whip with four thongs, and to flog him with 1t until |
| 37569 | he ground was saturated with his blood. And the noble man | he ground was saturated with his blood. And the noble man | he ground was saturated with his blood. And the noble man |
| 37570 | vas like unto a stone of adamant, and he bore this torture | | vas like unto a stone of adamant, and he bore this torture | | vas like unto a stone of adamant, and he bore this torture | |
| 37571 | I Matt. x. 28 ; Luke xii. 5. | I Matt. x. 28 ; Luke xii. 5. | I Matt. x. 28 ; Luke xii. 5. |
| 37572 | ⲑ ⲉϩ | Ⲑ ⲉϩ | Ɵ eh |
| 37573 | who can kill the body, but cannot | kill your souls; but ⲓ. 3 « | who can kill the body, but cannot | kill your souls; but ⲓ. 3 « | who can kill the body, but cannot | kill your souls; but i. 3 « |
| 37574 | ⲕⲅ | ⲕⲅ | kġ |
| 37575 | Fol. 13 © | Fol. 13 © | Fol. 13 © |
| 37576 | ⲇ | ⲇ | ḋ |
| 37577 | ravely, and he said, Ⲓ give thanks unto Thee, my Lord, that Fol. 14 | ravely, and he said, ⲓ give thanks unto Thee, my Lord, that Fol. 14 | ravely, and he said, i give thanks unto Thee, my Lord, that Fol. 14 |
| 37578 | ne | ne | ne |
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| 37580 | Thou hast held me to be worthy to suffer for Thy Holy Name.’ | Thou hast held me to be worthy to suffer for Thy Holy Name.’ | Thou hast held me to be worthy to suffer for Thy Holy Name.’ |
| 37581 | And when the Emperor saw that his determination was | And when the Emperor saw that his determination was | And when the Emperor saw that his determination was |
| 37582 | immovable, and that he was unable to persuade him to offer | immovable, and that he was unable to persuade him to offer | immovable, and that he was unable to persuade him to offer |
| 37583 | sacrifice, and having, moreover, received advice that he himself | sacrifice, and having, moreover, received advice that he himself | sacrifice, and having, moreover, received advice that he himself |
| 37584 | must make haste to go to Rome, he passed sentence of death | must make haste to go to Rome, he passed sentence of death | must make haste to go to Rome, he passed sentence of death |
| 37585 | upon him, and ordered him to be slain by the sword, saying : | upon him, and ordered him to be slain by the sword, saying : | upon him, and ordered him to be slain by the sword, saying : |
| 37586 | The head of this man Mercurius, who hath treated the gods | The head of this man Mercurius, who hath treated the gods | The head of this man Mercurius, who hath treated the gods |
| 37587 | with contempt, and hath despised [our] holy and gracious | with contempt, and hath despised [our] holy and gracious | with contempt, and hath despised [our] holy and gracious |
| 37588 | ordinance, and hath slighted our Majesty, shall be taken off | ordinance, and hath slighted our Majesty, shall be taken off | ordinance, and hath slighted our Majesty, shall be taken off |
| 37589 | in the country of Cappadocia, in that place where every one | in the country of Cappadocia, in that place where every one | in the country of Cappadocia, in that place where every one |
| 37590 | shall see him. Stripes shall be given unto him that, having | shall see him. Stripes shall be given unto him that, having | shall see him. Stripes shall be given unto him that, having |
| 37591 | received glory from the Emperor, speaketh against his com- | received glory from the Emperor, speaketh against his com- | received glory from the Emperor, speaketh against his com- |
| 37592 | mands, and finally they shall deliver him over into the hand | mands, and finally they shall deliver him over into the hand | mands, and finally they shall deliver him over into the hand |
| 37593 | of the sword.’ | of the sword.’ | of the sword.’ |
| 37594 | And those who were appointed to carry Mercurius away | And those who were appointed to carry Mercurius away | And those who were appointed to carry Mercurius away |
| 37595 | Fol. 143 took him up, and set him upon a beast, | and tied him on it, | Fol. 143 took him up, and set him upon a beast, | and tied him on it, | Fol. 143 took him up, and set him upon a beast, | and tied him on it, |
| 37596 | BE because the body of the martyr swayed about on all sides, and | BE because the body of the martyr swayed about on all sides, and | BE because the body of the martyr swayed about on all sides, and |
| 37597 | it was like unto a dead body. And they travelled on the road, | it was like unto a dead body. And they travelled on the road, | it was like unto a dead body. And they travelled on the road, |
| 37598 | which was long, and after a few days’ journeying they arrived | which was long, and after a few days’ journeying they arrived | which was long, and after a few days’ journeying they arrived |
| 37599 | at the city of Kaisaria (Caesarea), and in this way, little by | at the city of Kaisaria (Caesarea), and in this way, little by | at the city of Kaisaria (Caesarea), and in this way, little by |
| 37600 | little, they brought him down. And the Lord stood by him, | little, they brought him down. And the Lord stood by him, | little, they brought him down. And the Lord stood by him, |
| 37601 | and said unto him, Ⲟ Mercurius, come thou and rest with | and said unto him, ⲟⲓ Mercurius, come thou and rest with | and said unto him, oi Mercurius, come thou and rest with |
| 37602 | Me, for thou hast finished thy course. Thou hast kept the | Me, for thou hast finished thy course. Thou hast kept the | Me, for thou hast finished thy course. Thou hast kept the |
| 37603 | faith. Receive thou the warrior’s crown, which it hath been | faith. Receive thou the warrior’s crown, which it hath been | faith. Receive thou the warrior’s crown, which it hath been |
| 37604 | appointed for thee to inherit” And when the Tord appeared | appointed for thee to inherit” And when the Tord appeared | appointed for thee to inherit” And when the Tord appeared |
| 37605 | unto him the martyr gained strength, and he said unto those | unto him the martyr gained strength, and he said unto those | unto him the martyr gained strength, and he said unto those |
| 37606 | who were near him, ¢ Do what ye have been commanded to do | who were near him, ¢ Do what ye have been commanded to do | who were near him, ¢ Do what ye have been commanded to do |
| 37607 | quickly, and the Lord Who inviteth every one to repentance | quickly, and the Lord Who inviteth every one to repentance | quickly, and the Lord Who inviteth every one to repentance |
| 37608 | shall make you worthy of His grace, for He is rich, and He | shall make you worthy of His grace, for He is rich, and He | shall make you worthy of His grace, for He is rich, and He |
| 37609 | Fol. 15 ϥ sheweth grace unto those who go to Him | with a gift and | Fol. 15 ϥ sheweth grace unto those who go to Him | with a gift and | Fol. 15 f sheweth grace unto those who go to Him | with a gift and |
| 37610 | RT without envy.” And when he had said these words they | RT without envy.” And when he had said these words they | RT without envy.” And when he had said these words they |
| 37611 | took off his head, and he completed a good confession of our | took off his head, and he completed a good confession of our | took off his head, and he completed a good confession of our |
| 37612 | Saviour on the twentieth day of the month of November, | Saviour on the twentieth day of the month of November, | Saviour on the twentieth day of the month of November, |
| 37613 | that is to say, the month Athér. And a very great miracle | that is to say, the month Athér. And a very great miracle | that is to say, the month Athér. And a very great miracle |
| 37614 | took place which is worthy of mention. After the martyr | took place which is worthy of mention. After the martyr | took place which is worthy of mention. After the martyr |
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| 37615 | SAINT MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 821 | SAINT MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 821 | SAINT MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 821 |
| 37616 | had finished [his course] his body became as white as snow, | had finished [his course] his body became as white as snow, | had finished [his course] his body became as white as snow, |
| 37617 | and it exhaled a sweet odour like unto that of the choicest | and it exhaled a sweet odour like unto that of the choicest | and it exhaled a sweet odour like unto that of the choicest |
| 37618 | incense and aromatic herbs. Now because of this sign very | incense and aromatic herbs. Now because of this sign very | incense and aromatic herbs. Now because of this sign very |
| 37619 | many men became Christians. And they laid the holy man | many men became Christians. And they laid the holy man | many men became Christians. And they laid the holy man |
| 37620 | in a shrine in a prominent place (?), where very many miracles | in a shrine in a prominent place (?), where very many miracles | in a shrine in a prominent place (?), where very many miracles |
| 37621 | | and cures took place to the glory of God the Father, and of | | and cures took place to the glory of God the Father, and of | | and cures took place to the glory of God the Father, and of |
| 37622 | His Only-begotten Son Jesus the Christ our Lord, and of the | His Only-begotten Son Jesus the Christ our Lord, and of the | His Only-begotten Son Jesus the Christ our Lord, and of the |
| 37623 | Holy Spirit, for ever. Amen. | Holy Spirit, for ever. Amen. | Holy Spirit, for ever. Amen. |
| 37624 | [This is] the miracle which was manifested through Saint | [This is] the miracle which was manifested through Saint | [This is] the miracle which was manifested through Saint |
| 37625 | Mercurius, and how the saint smote Julian, the lawless | Mercurius, and how the saint smote Julian, the lawless | Mercurius, and how the saint smote Julian, the lawless |
| 37626 | . Emperor, with his spear ; | and the [account] thereof is written Fol. 15 5 | . Emperor, with his spear ; | and the [account] thereof is written Fol. 15 5 | . Emperor, with his spear ; | and the [account] thereof is written Fol. 15 5 |
| 37627 | | in the ninth [section] of the History of the Church. Amen. ⲕ︦ⲏ︦ | | in the ninth [section] of the History of the Church. Amen. Ⲭⲏ | | in the ninth [section] of the History of the Church. Amen. Ky |
| 37628 | Now at that time, when Cyril was bishop of Jerusalem, | Now at that time, when Cyril was bishop of Jerusalem, | Now at that time, when Cyril was bishop of Jerusalem, |
| 37629 | a mighty sign of the Christ was made manifest. From the | a mighty sign of the Christ was made manifest. From the | a mighty sign of the Christ was made manifest. From the |
| 37630 | third until the ninth hour of the day a great cross of light | third until the ninth hour of the day a great cross of light | third until the ninth hour of the day a great cross of light |
| 37631 | appeared standing above the grave of the Saviour, in the sight | appeared standing above the grave of the Saviour, in the sight | appeared standing above the grave of the Saviour, in the sight |
| 37632 | of all flesh, both believers and unbelievers, Barbarians and | of all flesh, both believers and unbelievers, Barbarians and | of all flesh, both believers and unbelievers, Barbarians and |
| 37633 | Romans. [It was so wonderful] that all the multitudes who | Romans. [It was so wonderful] that all the multitudes who | Romans. [It was so wonderful] that all the multitudes who |
| 37634 | lived in the city gathered together with their meat, and their | lived in the city gathered together with their meat, and their | lived in the city gathered together with their meat, and their |
| 37635 | drink, and their wine, [and whilst they were eating they gazed | drink, and their wine, [and whilst they were eating they gazed | drink, and their wine, [and whilst they were eating they gazed |
| 37636 | upon] the cross until it ascended into heaven [about] the | upon] the cross until it ascended into heaven [about] the | upon] the cross until it ascended into heaven [about] the |
| 37637 | ninth hour. And the eyes of every one were gazing | ninth hour. And the eyes of every one were gazing | ninth hour. And the eyes of every one were gazing |
| 37638 | after it. | after it. | after it. |
| 37639 | And Cyril, the Bishop of Jerusalem, wrote [an account of] | And Cyril, the Bishop of Jerusalem, wrote [an account of] | And Cyril, the Bishop of Jerusalem, wrote [an account of] |
| 37640 | the miracle which had taken place, and he wrote a letter, and | the miracle which had taken place, and he wrote a letter, and | the miracle which had taken place, and he wrote a letter, and |
| 37641 | sent it to the Emperor Kostos (Constantius), | to the Province Fol. 16 « | sent it to the Emperor Kostos (Constantius), | to the Province Fol. 16 « | sent it to the Emperor Kostos (Constantius), | to the Province Fol. 16 « |
| 37642 | wherein was the town of Athanasius. Now Athanasius ruled ⲕ︦ⲑ︦ | wherein was the town of Athanasius. Now Athanasius ruled ⲕ︦ⲑ︦ | wherein was the town of Athanasius. Now Athanasius ruled k︦θ︦ |
| 37643 | over the Church of Rakote (Alexandria) for twenty years | over the Church of Rakote (Alexandria) for twenty years | over the Church of Rakote (Alexandria) for twenty years |
| 37644 | consecutively, and no strife whatsoever rose up against him; | consecutively, and no strife whatsoever rose up against him; | consecutively, and no strife whatsoever rose up against him; |
| 37645 | and the time which he passed in his diocese and in exile was | and the time which he passed in his diocese and in exile was | and the time which he passed in his diocese and in exile was |
| 37646 | twenty-two years. And when the Emperor Kostos died | twenty-two years. And when the Emperor Kostos died | twenty-two years. And when the Emperor Kostos died |
| 37647 | Julian became Emperor in his place. He was a lawless pagan, | Julian became Emperor in his place. He was a lawless pagan, | Julian became Emperor in his place. He was a lawless pagan, |
| 37648 | and was descended from the sister of Constantine the Great, | and was descended from the sister of Constantine the Great, | and was descended from the sister of Constantine the Great, |
| 37649 | 1 The text is here illegible to me, the leaves having been stuck | 1 The text is here illegible to me, the leaves having been stuck | 1 The text is here illegible to me, the leaves having been stuck |
| 37650 | together by damp. | together by damp. | together by damp. |
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| 37651 | Fol. 16 b | Fol. 16 b | Fol. 16 b |
| 37652 | ⲗ | ⲗ | l |
| 37653 | Fol. 174 | Fol. 174 | Fol. 174 |
| 37654 | Aa | Aa | Aa |
| 37655 | 822 THE MARTYRDOM OF | 822 THE MARTYRDOM OF | 822 THE MARTYRDOM OF |
| 37656 | whose husband was a pagan.! And the sons of Constantine | whose husband was a pagan.! And the sons of Constantine | whose husband was a pagan.! And the sons of Constantine |
| 37657 | saw that the young man had a strong voice, and fearing that | saw that the young man had a strong voice, and fearing that | saw that the young man had a strong voice, and fearing that |
| 37658 | he could not endure the . . .. .. of the empire ............ | he could not endure the . . .. .. of the empire ............ | he could not endure the . . .. .. of the empire ............ |
| 37659 | they gave him to the Church, and made him a reader? And | they gave him to the Church, and made him a reader? And | they gave him to the Church, and made him a reader? And |
| 37660 | certain men of Ins father’s household led him into paganism, | certain men of Ins father’s household led him into paganism, | certain men of Ins father’s household led him into paganism, |
| 37661 | and when Kostos was dead Julian | reigned in his stead. | and when Kostos was dead Julian | reigned in his stead. | and when Kostos was dead Julian | reigned in his stead. |
| 37662 | And Julian gave himself over to paganism straightway, | And Julian gave himself over to paganism straightway, | And Julian gave himself over to paganism straightway, |
| 37663 | and he sought to open the temples with the general consent | and he sought to open the temples with the general consent | and he sought to open the temples with the general consent |
| 37664 | of the public. Now lie dwelt in the palace of Antioch, for | of the public. Now lie dwelt in the palace of Antioch, for | of the public. Now lie dwelt in the palace of Antioch, for |
| 37665 | he was unworthy to take up his abode in the buildings which | he was unworthy to take up his abode in the buildings which | he was unworthy to take up his abode in the buildings which |
| 37666 | had been occupied by Constantine. And he went into a place | had been occupied by Constantine. And he went into a place | had been occupied by Constantine. And he went into a place |
| 37667 | (i.e. shrine) of the pagans and their idols, and he took a hawk, | (i.e. shrine) of the pagans and their idols, and he took a hawk, | (i.e. shrine) of the pagans and their idols, and he took a hawk, |
| 37668 | and gave it to the priest, who offered it up as a sacrifice to | and gave it to the priest, who offered it up as a sacrifice to | and gave it to the priest, who offered it up as a sacrifice to |
| 37669 | the demon; and the priest took out the liver and gave it | the demon; and the priest took out the liver and gave it | the demon; and the priest took out the liver and gave it |
| 37670 | to Juhan, who ate it up. And Julian was the son of his | to Juhan, who ate it up. And Julian was the son of his | to Juhan, who ate it up. And Julian was the son of his |
| 37671 | sister, and the empire was confided to him. And when he | sister, and the empire was confided to him. And when he | sister, and the empire was confided to him. And when he |
| 37672 | saw the purpose of the brother of his mother he seized | saw the purpose of the brother of his mother he seized | saw the purpose of the brother of his mother he seized |
| 37673 | Theodorichus the presbyter and steward of the church, and | Theodorichus the presbyter and steward of the church, and | Theodorichus the presbyter and steward of the church, and |
| 37674 | put him to death. And Julian came and received a report | put him to death. And Julian came and received a report | put him to death. And Julian came and received a report |
| 37675 | concerning him, and he was exceedingly angry, and said, | concerning him, and he was exceedingly angry, and said, | concerning him, and he was exceedingly angry, and said, |
| 37676 | ‘Though thou disturbest me 1 do not | wish to put the | ‘Though thou disturbest me 1 do not | wish to put the | ‘Though thou disturbest me 1 do not | wish to put the |
| 37677 | people to death, in order that they may not boast themselves | people to death, in order that they may not boast themselves | people to death, in order that they may not boast themselves |
| 37678 | and say, We have been made martyrs by thee. But when | and say, We have been made martyrs by thee. But when | and say, We have been made martyrs by thee. But when |
| 37679 | I shall come into the country of Persia I will impose a law | I shall come into the country of Persia I will impose a law | I shall come into the country of Persia I will impose a law |
| 37680 | upon them, namely, the Christians [shall pay] each year three | upon them, namely, the Christians [shall pay] each year three | upon them, namely, the Christians [shall pay] each year three |
| 37681 | oboli of the pagan per head, and the councillor three ouggio.® | oboli of the pagan per head, and the councillor three ouggio.® | oboli of the pagan per head, and the councillor three ouggio.® |
| 37682 | And these things he did so that he might harass the Christians | And these things he did so that he might harass the Christians | And these things he did so that he might harass the Christians |
| 37683 | by every means possible. | by every means possible. | by every means possible. |
| 37684 | At that time the Church was rich in the valour of the men | At that time the Church was rich in the valour of the men | At that time the Church was rich in the valour of the men |
| 37685 | who were arrayed in the Spirit, and it was supported by | who were arrayed in the Spirit, and it was supported by | who were arrayed in the Spirit, and it was supported by |
| 37686 | ! Julian was the son of Julius Constantius by his second wife Basilina, | ! Julian was the son of Julius Constantius by his second wife Basilina, | ! Julian was the son of Julius Constantius by his second wife Basilina, |
| 37687 | the grandson of Constantius Chlorus by his second wife Theodora, and | the grandson of Constantius Chlorus by his second wife Theodora, and | the grandson of Constantius Chlorus by his second wife Theodora, and |
| 37688 | the nephew of Constantine the Great. | the nephew of Constantine the Great. | the nephew of Constantine the Great. |
| 37689 | Z The text is here illegible to ine, the leaves haviug been stuck | Z The text is here illegible to ine, the leaves haviug been stuck | Z The text is here illegible to ine, the leaves haviug been stuck |
| 37690 | together by damp. | together by damp. | together by damp. |
| 37691 | 3 The ⲟⲩⲩ = the twelfth part of the libra. | 3 The ⲟⲩⲩ = the twelfth part of the libra. | 3 The oui = the twelfth part of the libra. |
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| 37692 | SAINT MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 823 | SAINT MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 823 | SAINT MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 823 |
| 37693 | four pillars, and these were they: Athanasius of Rakote, | four pillars, and these were they: Athanasius of Rakote, | four pillars, and these were they: Athanasius of Rakote, |
| 37694 | and Anthony and Pachomius in the southern country, and | and Anthony and Pachomius in the southern country, and | and Anthony and Pachomius in the southern country, and |
| 37695 | Basilius in Cappadocia. Basilius was a friend of Julian, | Basilius in Cappadocia. Basilius was a friend of Julian, | Basilius in Cappadocia. Basilius was a friend of Julian, |
| 37696 | beeause they had passed their childhood together at school. | | beeause they had passed their childhood together at school. | | beeause they had passed their childhood together at school. | |
| 37697 | And when Basilius heard of Julian’s evil deeds he went to Fol 174 | And when Basilius heard of Julian’s evil deeds he went to Fol 174 | And when Basilius heard of Julian’s evil deeds he went to Fol 174 |
| 37698 | visit him, together with eertain God-worshipping friends who AG | visit him, together with eertain God-worshipping friends who AG | visit him, together with eertain God-worshipping friends who AG |
| 37699 | belonged to his diocese. And when they had entered into | belonged to his diocese. And when they had entered into | belonged to his diocese. And when they had entered into |
| 37700 | Julian's presence, and he saw the humility of their condition, | Julian's presence, and he saw the humility of their condition, | Julian's presence, and he saw the humility of their condition, |
| 37701 | and that their beards were grown long, he said unto them, | and that their beards were grown long, he said unto them, | and that their beards were grown long, he said unto them, |
| 37702 | “What are these men seeking after ⲇⲏ Basilius answered | “What are these men seeking after ⲇⲏ Basilius answered | “What are these men seeking after ḋy Basilius answered |
| 37703 | and said, Ⲛⲉ are seeking after a shepherd who will be good | and said, ⲛⲉ are seeking after a shepherd who will be good | and said, ne are seeking after a shepherd who will be good |
| 37704 | ⲫⲟ his flocks.” And the Emperor said unto Basilius, ¢ Where | ⲫⲟ his flocks.” And the Emperor said unto Basilius, ¢ Where | fo his flocks.” And the Emperor said unto Basilius, ¢ Where |
| 37705 | hast thou left the Son of the earpenter, that thou eomest here 7’ | hast thou left the Son of the earpenter, that thou eomest here 7’ | hast thou left the Son of the earpenter, that thou eomest here 7’ |
| 37706 | . And Basilius said unto him, ‘I have left Him making a chest (7) | . And Basilius said unto him, ‘I have left Him making a chest (7) | . And Basilius said unto him, ‘I have left Him making a chest (7) |
| 37707 | | for thee wherein thou shalt be east [into hell]” And the | | for thee wherein thou shalt be east [into hell]” And the | | for thee wherein thou shalt be east [into hell]” And the |
| 37708 | Emperor said unto him, Ⲓ am not going to enter upon a | Emperor said unto him, ⲓ am not going to enter upon a | Emperor said unto him, i am not going to enter upon a |
| 37709 | philosophical diseussion with thee, because thou art my friend, | philosophical diseussion with thee, because thou art my friend, | philosophical diseussion with thee, because thou art my friend, |
| 37710 | and I do not want to have thy head taken off.” And Basilius | and I do not want to have thy head taken off.” And Basilius | and I do not want to have thy head taken off.” And Basilius |
| 37711 | said unto him, ‘Thou art not a philosopher. If thou wert | said unto him, ‘Thou art not a philosopher. If thou wert | said unto him, ‘Thou art not a philosopher. If thou wert |
| 37712 | a philosopher thou wouldst not cast behind thy back the | a philosopher thou wouldst not cast behind thy back the | a philosopher thou wouldst not cast behind thy back the |
| 37713 | wisdom whieh thou didst learn when thou wast a reader | wisdom whieh thou didst learn when thou wast a reader | wisdom whieh thou didst learn when thou wast a reader |
| 37714 | of the | Books of the true wisdom.” The Emperor said unto Fol. ⲁϥ | of the | Books of the true wisdom.” The Emperor said unto Fol. Ⲁϥ | of the | Books of the true wisdom.” The Emperor said unto Fol. Af |
| 37715 | him, ‘I read them, and I understood them.” And Basilius Aw | him, ‘I read them, and I understood them.” And Basilius Aw | him, ‘I read them, and I understood them.” And Basilius Aw |
| 37716 | said [unto the Emperor], ‘Thou didst neither read them | said [unto the Emperor], ‘Thou didst neither read them | said [unto the Emperor], ‘Thou didst neither read them |
| 37717 | carefully, nor didst thou understand them, for if thou hadst | carefully, nor didst thou understand them, for if thou hadst | carefully, nor didst thou understand them, for if thou hadst |
| 37718 | understood them thou wouldst never have reviled them.” And | understood them thou wouldst never have reviled them.” And | understood them thou wouldst never have reviled them.” And |
| 37719 | the Emperor said unto them, Ⲓ will shut you up until I have | the Emperor said unto them, ⲓ will shut you up until I have | the Emperor said unto them, i will shut you up until I have |
| 37720 | arrived in Persia, and I will make you to know what it is to | arrived in Persia, and I will make you to know what it is to | arrived in Persia, and I will make you to know what it is to |
| 37721 | oppose the Emperor. Ye shall be filled with afilietion in the | oppose the Emperor. Ye shall be filled with afilietion in the | oppose the Emperor. Ye shall be filled with afilietion in the |
| 37722 | place of restraint.” And Basilius said, Ⲙ thou shalt go into | place of restraint.” And Basilius said, ⲙ thou shalt go into | place of restraint.” And Basilius said, m thou shalt go into |
| 37723 | Persia and shalt return, then hath God not spoken by Basilius.’ | Persia and shalt return, then hath God not spoken by Basilius.’ | Persia and shalt return, then hath God not spoken by Basilius.’ |
| 37724 | And Julian said, ¢ What shall I do to the Galilean, the liar ¥ | And Julian said, ¢ What shall I do to the Galilean, the liar ¥ | And Julian said, ¢ What shall I do to the Galilean, the liar ¥ |
| 37725 | For He said in IIis heart, They shall not leave one stone upon | For He said in IIis heart, They shall not leave one stone upon | For He said in IIis heart, They shall not leave one stone upon |
| 37726 | another! in the Temple of the Jews. I myself will build an | another! in the Temple of the Jews. I myself will build an | another! in the Temple of the Jews. I myself will build an |
| 37727 | 3 Matt. xxiv. 2; Mark xiii. 2; Luke xix. 44; xxi. 0. | 3 Matt. xxiv. 2; Mark xiii. 2; Luke xix. 44; xxi. 0. | 3 Matt. xxiv. 2; Mark xiii. 2; Luke xix. 44; xxi. 0. |
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