The role of Christ in his suffering church
The Church's descent into the bitterness of trials 64. While she receives praise from the Bridegroom, she humbly refuses to accept him in his presence.
Enjoying the soul with the kingdom’s robes – “Heavenly Life”
Inner beauty! 11. Indeed, “the king brought me into his chambers” (Song of Songs 1:4 LXX). Blessed is the soul that enters the chambers, when it ascends
The Church is the bride of Christ
In the Old Testament, the prophets often used the image of a wedding to speak about God’s relationship with His people, so we find that God is in this image.