John of Damascus, Exposition of the Orthodox Faith II.3–4
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John says angels serve nations and regions and bring aid; II.3 also stresses they are created and limited. II.4 says God reveals the future to angels. This is a boundary on angelic knowledge, not a claim transferred automatically to departed humans.
Reception
patristic
Perspective note
Comparative historical/source study. The original author's or church's reception is retained; inclusion does not make every claim Oriental Orthodox teaching.
Sources and further reading
- Exposition of the Orthodox Faith, Book II
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