5 Quotes & Sayings By Origen

Origen was a Greek scholar whose views on the Bible had a strong influence on the Church. His work is referenced today by many theologians and Biblical scholars. He was a friend of St. Jerome, who translated many of Origen's works into Latin.

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One who prays ceaselessly is one who combines prayer with work and work with prayer. Origen
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The power of choosing good and evil is within the reach of all. Origen
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For whatever be the knowledge which we are able to obtain of God, either by perception or reflection, we must of necessity believe that He is by many degrees far better than what we perceive Him to be. Origen
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Now the true soldiers of Christ must always be prepared to do battle for the truth, and must never, so far as lies with them, allow false convictions to creep in. Origen