St. Macarius the Egyptian was one of the most revered Christian monks of the early church, renowned for his spiritual insights and mystical visions. This volume presents a selection of fifty of his most profound homilies, in which he expounds on such topics as the nature of sin, the role of the Holy Spirit in spiritual transformation, and the mysteries of divine love. This edition includes extensive annotations and commentary providing historical and theological context for each homily.

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