Again, consider the fact that it is the serpent and not man who is cursed. And the earth is not cursed in itself, but is “cursed in your work” (Genesis 3:17, John 6:50). This is said in reference to the soul. The earth is cursed if your works are earthly, that is, of this world. It is not cursed as a whole. It will merely bring forth thorns and thistles if it is not diligently cared for by the labor of human hands.
St. Ambrose of Milan
340 - 397 A.D.
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Literature expounding Orthodox Christian cosmology exposes care for Creation penetrating the very heart, thought and life of the Church.
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Encyclicals and statements from a range of Orthodox jurisdictions universally proclaim care for Creation intrinsic to the Church's theology and cosmology.
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A selection of sayings, writings and accounts of lives of Church Fathers & Saints witnesses to the Orthodox Church's tradition of care for Creation.
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Written Tradition of the Orthodox Church cites care for Creation in older testament of patriarchs, prophets and kings, as well as apostles of the new age of Christianity.
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Images of sacred art from the Orthodox Church's Tradition of iconography teach care for Creation visually in line, shape and color.
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Resource documents assist with liturgical celebration and prayerful petitioning for Divine assistance in human care for Creation.
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