The Eucharist in the teaching of John of Damascus
The plan for the salvation of mankind: Since God was good and perfect in goodness, He granted goodness and was entirely good, and - for the reason of the abundance of the riches of His goodness -
Chapter Five: Secrets
(He who was our visible Savior now dwells in the sacraments.) Leo the Great, Pope of Rome. The sacraments occupy a central place in Christian worship. He says: