>>22914075
Enlighten you on the meaning of death and life and what the meaning of it means in that passage. Its about the passions. Not being being "hidden" or "dead" in literal sense.
And, of course there exists saint like people in all races, and in all religions. But for saints, like Paisios we have witness accounts of miracles, and we also get a human example of how to reach Jesus Christ, our lord and saviour. We only need the example of Jesus Christ some would say, but it is clear that God wants to, and indeed use humans in his great plan and to give salvation for mankind.
Saints help us to achive theosis, they are guidestones, that will help us be more Christlike.