St. Marcian
Holy monk cited in Theodoret's Philotheos. When asked by Bishops to speak a word of salvation, reminded them that God speaks daily through creatures and Scripture.
Preface and Praise of Sacred Scripture
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Chapter I: On the Excellence, Necessity, and Fruit of Sacred Scripture
— When asked by Bishops to speak a word of salvation, said God speaks daily through creatures and Scripture yet we derive little benefit
"that saying of St. Marcian in Theodoret's Philotheos"