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I After this was seen the sight which had been desired and prayed for
by us all; feasts of dedication in the cities and consecrations of the
newly built houses of prayer took place, bishops assembled, foreigners
came together from abroad, mutual love was exhibited between people and
people, the members of Christ's body were united in complete
harmony. Then was fulfilled the prophetic utterance which mystically
foretold what was to take place: "Bone to bone and joint to joint,"
and whatever was truly announced in enigmatic expressions in the
inspired passage. And there was one energy of the Divine Spirit
pervading all the members, and one soul in all, and the same eagerness
of faith, and one hymn from all in praise of the Deity. Yea, and
perfect services were conducted by the prelates, the sacred rites being
solemnized, and the majestic institutions of the Church observed,
here with the singing of psalms and with the reading of the words
committed to us by God, and there with the performance of divine and
mystic services; and the mysterious symbols of the Saviour's passion
were dispensed. At the same time people of every age, both male and
female, with all the power of the mind gave honor unto God, the
author of their benefits, in prayers and thanksgiving, with a joyful
mind and soul. And every one of the bishops present, each to the best
of his ability, delivered panegyric orations, adding luster to the
assembly.
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