The church is a hospital, and not a courtroom, for souls. She does not condemn on behalf of sins, but grants remission of sins. (John Chrysostom)

The church is a hospital, and not a courtroom, for souls. She does not condemn on behalf of sins, but grants remission of sins.

John Chrysostom

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