On the Incarnation of the Word

Treasures of Our Faith with Deacon Richard Vehige · May 2, 2026 · 6m

Today, May 2, as our Church celebrates the memorial of Athanasius , Bishop and Doctor, we are invited to read and reflect on a passage from the book of Wisdom (7: 7-16, 22-30), entitled "The joy of the just united to God". Our treasure, which follows, is from a discourse by Saint Athanasius, bishop.

Saint Athanasius was born at Alexandria in 295. He served as Patriarch of Alexandria for a period of his life, leading the church in Egypt and playing a significant role in shaping the early church. He accompanied Alexander to the Council of Nicaea and succeeded him as Bishop of Alexandria. His…