Therefore, Christ is not from earth but from

[Mary Naeem]

Pope Shenouda III


Therefore, Christ is not from earth but from heaven. He came forth from the Father. That was His original dwelling, and His appearance in the flesh among people on earth is because He "made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a servant, and coming in the likeness of men" (Phil. 2:7). But He had to ascend to the heavens from which He descended. As for this earth, He existed before its creation, or rather it was He who created it. Yet since eternity He has been in the Father who is His natural or rather His dignified dwelling.