PHILOKALIA MINISTRIES

What the catechist would say to a distracted age “Take heed, brethren, and hold fast the traditions.” — Cyril of Jerusalem ⸻ You speak the Creed. But do you tremble before what you say? Cyril of Jerusalem stood before men and women preparing for baptism and did not flatter them. He did not assume they understood. He did not trust their enthusiasm. He gave them the faith as one handing over fire. Guard it. Memorize it. Do not write it down carelessly. Do not speak it to those