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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
Theophylact of Ohrid
Colossae is a city of Phrygia, which is now called Chonae — this is evident from the fact that Laodicea is a neighboring country to it. From what then did you become saints? Was it not through baptism into the death of Christ? Why are you called faithful? Is it not because you believe in Christ? Is it not because such mysteries have been entrusted to you by Christ? For we are called faithful not only because we have believed, but also because mysteries have been entrusted to us by God, which even the angels did not know. …
Cyprian
Moreover, when we stand praying, beloved brethren, we ought to be watchful and earnest with our whole heart, intent on our prayers. Let all carnal and worldly thoughts pass away, nor let the soul at that time think on anything but the object only of its prayer. …
Western Saints
Thomas Aquinas
The persons to whom this letter is sent are the saints and faithful brethren at Colossae. The greater ones are called saints: "Let us serve him in holiness and righteousness" (Lk 1:74); and the lesser ones are referred to as the faithful, who have at least kept the true faith, because "without faith it is impossible to please God" (Heb 11:6). …
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