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Orthodox Terminology
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LEAVENED - As in leavened bread, where a small amount of yeast will cause the whole loaf to rise, so a small amount of evil or good affects the whole body (Luke 13:20, 21; 1 Cor. 5:7, 8). In contrast to the Old Testament bread, which was unleavened to show the Israelites' separation from the world (Ex. 12:15-20), leavened bread - risen bread - is used in Orthodox Communion to show forth the Resurrection of Christ.
 

The Sayings of the Fathers

The key to Divine gifts is given to the heart by love of neighbor, and, in proportion to the heart's freedom from the bonds of the flesh, the door of knowledge begins to open before it. - Pearls from Saint Isaac of Syria
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