When He was crucified, dead, buried, rising from the dead as we’ll see soon, ascending into heaven, He opens that gate of grace, which floods us with purity, pardon, mercy, lovingkindness, reconciliation; He makes us pleasing before God; He covers our sins; He expiates them; He makes propitiation; and He shows favor on us. All. About. Love.
Archimandrite Philip Hall, All Saints of Lincolnshire Antiochian Orthodox Church in Lincoln, England, sermon The High Priesthood of Christ, Apr 10, 2022, posted on his YouTube channel
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