In Illud: Omnia mihi tradita sunt a Patre A Homily on Matthew 11:27, In Latin and the Original Greek

This ancient homily opens with the striking declaration that everything has been handed over to the Son by the Father, a line drawn from Matthew 11:27. Delivered by the great Alexandrian bishop who helped shape the Nicene Creed, the sermon is presented in both the original Greek and a faithful Latin translation, letting listeners hear the rhythm of the early Church’s theological language. The bilingual format invites a deeper appreciation of how early Christians articulated the mystery of the divine relationship.

In the first act, Athanasius confronts the Arian misinterpretations of the passage, clarifying that the Father and the Son share a unique, mutually indwelling authority rather than a simple transfer of power. He combines scriptural exegesis with vivid imagery—describing creation, the fall, and the redemptive work of the Word becoming flesh—to show how all of creation is restored through the Son’s mission. The homily’s gentle yet rigorous reasoning offers a window into the mind of a defender of orthodoxy, making the early Church’s debates both accessible and spiritually enriching.