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In this Bible study, Mr. Anthony Ally reflects on the Dormition of the Theotokos and how her humility and obedience reveal the path to theosis. Drawing from both Scripture and Holy Tradition, he shows how the Ever-Virgin Mary leads us to Christ, not through exaltation of herself, but through her total surrender to God’s will. The session also confronts modern Islamic objections to the divinity of Christ and the Theotokos, with Mr. Ally speaking from personal experience as a former Muslim. This powerful introduction to the Dormition fast weaves together apologetics, personal repentance, and deep Orthodox devotion—calling us to prepare our hearts for Christ through the example of His Mother.
By Fr Stephen OsburnIn this Bible study, Mr. Anthony Ally reflects on the Dormition of the Theotokos and how her humility and obedience reveal the path to theosis. Drawing from both Scripture and Holy Tradition, he shows how the Ever-Virgin Mary leads us to Christ, not through exaltation of herself, but through her total surrender to God’s will. The session also confronts modern Islamic objections to the divinity of Christ and the Theotokos, with Mr. Ally speaking from personal experience as a former Muslim. This powerful introduction to the Dormition fast weaves together apologetics, personal repentance, and deep Orthodox devotion—calling us to prepare our hearts for Christ through the example of His Mother.