The Celestial and Ecclesiastical Hierarchy of Dionysius the Areopagite

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This historic book may contain numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can often download a free scanned copy of the original work from the publisher. Not indexed or illustrated, this 1894 edition discusses the traditional view of the Ecclesiastical Hierarchy. Dionysius the Presbyter addresses his fellow presbyter Timothy, emphasizing that their Hierarchy is rooted in inspired, Divine, and Deifying science, energy, and perfection. He urges Timothy to respect the sacred mysteries and not to scorn holy matters. It is crucial to guard the honor of God's hidden truths through careful and intellectual definitions, sharing them only with the most holy individuals. According to the teachings of the Word of God, particularly Jesus, the supreme Divine Mind and Head of every Hierarchy, those who partake in His Banquet are illuminated and assimilated to His Light based on their capacity to receive it. The love of beauty elevates them, unifying their diversities into a Divine life suited for sacred vocation. This Divine Priesthood empowers them to approach the holy exercise of their office, drawing them closer to higher Beings through assimilation and stability.