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| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Ladder_of_Divine_Ascent.jpg.jpg|100px|left]]'''''The Ladder of Divine Ascent''''' is an [[asceticism|ascetical]] treatise on avoiding vice and practicing virtue so that at the end, [[salvation]] can be obtained. Written by [[Saint]] [[John Climacus]] initially for [[monastic]]s, it has become one of the most highly influential and important works used by the Church as far as guiding the faithful to a God-centered life, second only to [[Holy Scripture]]. |
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| − | + | There is also a related [[icon]] known by the same title. It depicts many people people climbing a ladder; at the top is [[Jesus Christ]], prepared to receive the climbers into [[Heaven]]. Also shown are [[angel]]s helping the climbers, and [[demon]]s attempting to shoot with arrows or drag down the climbers, no matter how high up the ladder they may be. Most versions of the icon show at least one person falling. | |
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| − | + | '''''Recently featured:''''' [[John of Damascus]], [[Lindisfarne]], [[Edward the Martyr]], [[Victor Pokrovsky]], [[Akathist]], [[Apostles]], [[Irene Chrysovalantou]]. ''Newly [[:Category:Featured Articles|featured articles]] are presented every '''Friday'''.'' | |
| − | '''''Recently featured:''''' [[Lindisfarne]], [[Edward the Martyr]], [[Victor Pokrovsky]], [[Akathist]], [[Apostles]], [[Irene Chrysovalantou | ||
Revision as of 20:23, July 6, 2006
| This article forms part of the series Orthodox Spirituality | |
| Holy Mysteries | |
| Baptism - Chrismation Confession - Eucharist Marriage - Ordination Holy Unction | |
| Three Stages | |
| Catharsis/Purification Theoria/Illumination Theosis/Divinization | |
| Hesychasm | |
| Nepsis - Metanoia Hesychia - Phronema Mysticism - Nous | |
| Asceticism | |
| Chastity - Obedience Stability - Fasting Poverty - Monasticism | |
| Virtues | |
| Humility - Generosity Chastity - Meekness Temperance - Contentment Diligence | |
| Prayer | |
| Worship - Veneration Prayer Rule - Jesus Prayer Relics - Sign of the Cross | |
| Church Fathers | |
| Apostolic Fathers Desert Fathers Cappadocians The Philokalia The Ladder of Divine Ascent | |
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There is also a related icon known by the same title. It depicts many people people climbing a ladder; at the top is Jesus Christ, prepared to receive the climbers into Heaven. Also shown are angels helping the climbers, and demons attempting to shoot with arrows or drag down the climbers, no matter how high up the ladder they may be. Most versions of the icon show at least one person falling.
Recently featured: John of Damascus, Lindisfarne, Edward the Martyr, Victor Pokrovsky, Akathist, Apostles, Irene Chrysovalantou. Newly featured articles are presented every Friday.
