Ascesis
Definition
The call ‘Arise, my love, and come away’ summons the soul to leave sin and passions and enter the springtime of grace through ascetical struggle.
Episodes
Related Concepts
- Apatheia
- Hesychia
- Repentance
- Spiritual Vigilance
Biblical References
- Song of Songs 2:10 — The Lover to His Beloved: My lover spoke to me, saying: “Arise, my darling; My beautiful one, come away with me!