An Orthodox Christian Spiritual Grid
-THEOSIS-
(The Union of Man with God)
The Old Creation
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The New Creation
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Attributes of
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Attributes of
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Attributes of
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Attributes of
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| Expulsion | Reconciliation | Adoption | Theosis |
| Mortality | New Birth | Resurrection | Eternity |
| Ignorance | Knowledge | Understanding | Wisdom |
| Forgetfulness | Remembrance | Prayerfulness | Omniscience |
| Laziness | Attentiveness | Asceticism | Omnipresence |
| Fragmentation | Dignity | Communion | Unity |
| Indifference | Discrimination | Compassion | Love |
| Confusion | Rationality | Dispassion | Order |
| Darkness | Enlightenment | Luminosity | (Uncreated) Light |
| Egocentricity | Selflessness | Theocentricity | Omnipotence |
| Nakedness | Adornment | Grace | Righteousness |
| Impurity | Catharsis | Healing | Purity |
| Anxiety | Repentance | Obedience | Peace |
| Willfulness | Abandonment | Providence | Humility |
| Corruption | Sacrifice | Incorruption | Perfection |
| Discord | Harmony | Radiance | Beauty |
| Suffering | Forbearance | Healing | Salvation |
Fr Emmanuel Stamatiou
