Posted by Luke J. Wilson on 17th September 2022 in Early Church | Melito of Sardis,Faith,mysteries,church fathers,early church fathers,Quotes,fragment
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elements turned back, and the day was changed into night: for they could not endure the sight of their Lord hanging on a tree. The whole creation was amazed, marvelling and saying, "What new mystery, then, is this?"
The Judge is judged, and holds his peace; the Invisible One is seen, and is not ashamed; the Incomprehensible is laid hold upon, and is not indignant; the Illimitable is circumscribed, and doth not resist; the Impossible suffereth, and doth not avenge; the Immortal dieth, and answereth not a word; the Celestial is laid in the grave, and endureth!
What new mystery is this? The whole creation, I say, was astonished; but, when our Lord arose...