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The Rudder (Greek: “Pedalion”) is a classic compilation of the holy canons or Orthodox canon law. Originally assembled by Nicodemus the Hagiorite and Agapius the Monk on Mount Athos in 1800, this work includes a dedication to Orthodox Christians from both Nicodemus and Agapius, along with a letter and recommendation on this edition from the Patriarch of Constantinople (ca. 1802) NEOPHYTOS VII....

choose life, what is good, I am siding with God and have His protection. I am safe! I am in the party of the elect! If I choose death, what is bad, I become an enemy of God, and justice will hound me unceasingly: I have no security! I am in the part of the wicked! I am foolish. If I choose what is good, I become good. If I choose what is bad, I become bad. If I become good, I can hope to be enrolled in the party of the elect. If I become wicked and a criminal, I shall inevitably be condemned and
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