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Do not content yourself with unproductive reading of the Gospels; strive to fulfill its commandments, read it with deeds. This is the book of life, and one must read it with one's life.

Ignatius Bryanchaninov

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About Ignatius Bryanchaninov

Saint Ignatius (Dmitry Alexandrovich Brianchaninov, Дмитрий Александрович Брянчанинов, 1807–1867) was a bishop and theologian of the Russian Orthodox Church.

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Alternative Names: Dmitry Alexandrovich Brianchaninov • Ignace Briantchaninov • Saint Ignatius • Dmitry Bryanchaninov • Dmitry Aleksandrovich Bryanchaninov

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