The only misfortune for a Christian is to anger God (Homily 2 to Theodore the Fallen).

Christians flourish especially when they are more persecuted (Homily 2 against the persecutors of monastic life).

A Christian, for the sake of the hope of eternal blessings, must bravely bear all the evil that happens to him (Discourse 5 to the people of Antioch).

If you are a Christian, believe in Christ; if you believe in Christ, show your faith by your works (Discourse 2 to the people of Antioch).

A Christian must take care not only of his own, but also of the salvation of his neighbor (Discourse 3 on the Book of Genesis, ch. 1).

For a Christian, neither the dogmas of the right without a good life, nor the life (good) without the right dogmas are of any use (Discourse 13 on the Book of Genesis, ch. 2).

Faith alone is not enough to lead you to heaven, but it can condemn those who have a bad life even more: "But the servant who knew the will of his master, and did not do according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes" (Luke 12:47) (Discourse 85 on the Evangelist John).

Discourse on Christian Duty

All Christianity consists of faith, hope and love.

Faith understands all the revealed mysteries in the holy word of God, and reveres them as not false, as having been declared true and faithful in words by God, and so firmly and indestructibly contains them.

Love seeks and tries to do what is pleasing to God's holy will.

The hope of the faithful contains, comprehending the future eternal glory acquired by Christ, and expects nothing else but the glory of the age to come.

The Christian duty requires: