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Man can only exist in the fullness of his being in communion with the Source of life, explains IPS Varsanufietranslated

July 6, 2026 · 1 min read

"Man cannot exist in the fullness of his being except in communion with the Source of life", Archbishop Varsanufie of Râmnicului explained on Sunday, in Mateești Parish in Vâlcea County.

The Most Reverend Father Varsanufie explained that the episode of the healing of the two demonized people from the land of Gadara reveals both the drama of man enslaved by sin and the restorative work of Christ.

"The presence of the Savior changes the whole order of things. The demons recognized Him as the Son of God, testifying, even unwillingly, that the true dominion over the world belongs to the Creator. The power of the Savior is not manifested through coercion, but through the fullness of the divine life, before which darkness cannot remain."

"Sin does not abolish man, but it darkens his transparency towards God and towards his neighbor. It introduces division where nature was built for unity and love. Therefore, the miracle performed by Christ the Savior is not only a deliverance from the power of demons, but a restoration of the person", His Eminence added.

Evil has no power in itself The Most Reverend Father Varsanufie pointed out that the demons could not work...

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