St. John Climacus

Patristic · 6th–7th century

  1. “Repentance is the renewal of baptism. Repentance is a contract with God for a second life.”

    — The Ladder of Divine Ascent, Step 5 (SVS Press)

  2. “Humility is a nameless grace of the soul, known only by those who have learned it by experience.”

    — The Ladder of Divine Ascent, Step 25 (SVS Press)

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