announced by angels accompanying him (HIPPOLYTUS), being revealed to angels in heaven (THEODORET). Humankind has been redeemed for heaven (TERTULLIAN). The Lord opened the way for us (ATHANASIUS), and we are exalted in him (ATHANASIUS). Let us then ascend with Christ (GREGORY OF NAZIANZUS). Let us enter through heaven’s gate with him (JEROME). Let us be like him (ARNOBIUS THE YOUNGER). He enters heaven as the Lord of powers (EUSEBIUS), a spiritual victor (TERTULLIAN), clad in scarlet garments (ORIGEN).