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Revelation 18:1

Eastern Fathers

Oecumenius

He says that this one is the illuminated and enlightens the earth by his glory.

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Western Saints

Bede

After these things, I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, etc. This strong angel illuminating the earth can also be understood as the Lord incarnate and the doctors of the Church; who, endowed with heavenly light, proclaim the fall of the world, saying: The kingdom of heaven is at hand (Matt. 3, 4).

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