If you believe that Jesus Christ is Lord
and that God raised him from the dead,
you will be saved and taken up to paradise by him,
just as he brought the thief there.

 
St. Cyril of Jerusalem, 4th century

The first witnesses to the resurrection, by Jesus’ will,
were the women who had remained faithful
at the foot of the cross, steadfast in faith.

 
Bl. John Paul II, 20th century

Christ overcame the forces of corruption
by himself becoming once more
free among the dead.

 
St. Cyril of Alexandria, 5th century

Hell's pains are loosed, and tears are fled;
Captivity is captive led;
The angel crowned with light, has said,
'The Lord is risen from the dead.'

 
Latin Hymn, Fifth century

Jesus came and stood in the midst of the disciples.
He himself came personally,
just as he had promised them.

 
St. Thomas Aquinas, 13th century

May your resurrection, Jesus,
bring true greatness to our spiritual self.

 
St. Ephrem, 4th century

We have been truly set free from subjection to sin,
because we are united to him who is truly free.

 
St. Gregory the Great, 6th century

To all, Jesus repeats:
‘I am the Lamb which was sacrificed for you,
I am your ransom, I am your life, I am your resurrection,
I am your light, I am your Savior, I am your King.
I will show you the Father’.

 
Melito of Sardis, 2nd century