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Third Canonical Letter to Amphilochius

St Basil the Great, NPNF II.14; summary

Chapter 84

We do not judge altogether by the length of time, but by the circumstances of the penance. If any will not be drawn from their carnal pleasures, and choose to serve them rather than the Lord, we have no communication with them.