41.  Finish this quote by ST. ATHANASIUS (c. 295-373 AD)

“….he who confesses his sins with a repentant heart obtains their remission from _______________.”

a.     the priest

b.     a friend

c.      private prayer

Answer: A…the priest

Here is the full quote by St. Athanasius (c. 295-373 AD)

"Just as a man is enlightened by the Holy Spirit when he is baptized by a PRIEST, so he who CONFESSES HIS SINS with a repentant heart OBTAINS THEIR REMISSION FROM THE PRIEST." (On the Gospel of Luke 19)

 

 

 

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