I am the vine, you are the branches

Treasures of Our Faith with Deacon Richard Vehige · May 5, 2026 · 6m

On Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter our Church invites us to first read and reflect on a passage from the book of Revelation (20: 1-15) entitled "The final struggle with Satan, the dragon". Our treasure, which follows, is from a commentary on the gospel of John by Saint Cyril of Alexander, bishop.

Saint Cyril was born in 370 and lived a monastic life. He was ordained a priest and succeeded his uncle as bishop of Alexandria where he served from 412 to 444. He was enthroned when the city was at the height of its influence and power within the Roman Empire. He had a preeminent role at the…