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What the Fathers say

Deuteronomy 9:20

Eastern Fathers

Cyril of Jerusalem

It was not the people alone that sinned but also Aaron, the high priest. For Moses says, "And the wrath of the Lord was upon Aaron"; "and I prayed for him," he says, "and God forgave him." Now Moses made supplication on behalf of the high priest who sinned and prevailed upon the Lord by his importunity. If so, will not Jesus, his only-begotten Son, imploring God in our behalf, more so prevail? …

Catechetical Lecture 2.10 ↗