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His teachings, life and works presaged have inspired many of the Orthodox faithful, as represented by St. Filaret of Moscow, St. John of Kronshdadt, St. Theophan the Recluse, and many other prominent names.
After eight days from His birth, our Lord Jesus Christ submitted to circumcision. He was circumcised to make His humanity clear. Yet, beyond this, He also underwent physical circumcision to establish spiritual circumcision for us.