Methodius Oration Concerning Simeon and Anna "Cod was in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them."[20] The Liturgy of the Blessed Apostles And they respond:- May Christ listen to thy prayers, and be pleased with thy sacrifice, receive thy oblation, and honour thy priesthood, and grant unto us, through thy mediation,[15] Origen Commentary on John Book I These four are, as it were, the elements of the faith of the Church, out of which elements the whole world which is reconciled to God in Christ is put together; as Paul says,[23]