Every Christian should imitate Joseph, who "took the Body of Jesus, wrapped it in a clean winding sheet and placed it in a new tomb" (cf. Matt 27:59-60) - which is to say, in a new person. Let each one of us therefore take diligent care not to sin, so as not to show contempt for God who dwells within us and expel Him from our soul. The soul of every Christian believer becomes a "new tomb" which will receive the all-holy Body of Christ.
+Hieromonk Gregorios, from The Divine Liturgy a commentary in the light of the Fathers, chapter 3 The Litany and the Great Entrance.
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