Volume 6 · Chapter 366 · Pp. 35-47

Towards Gethsemane with Simon Zealot, Marjiam and the new disciple Anastatica. Letters from Antioch.

Chapter 366 of Volume 6 depicts Jesus departing from Bethany accompanied by Simon Zealot, Marjiam, and the new disciple Anastatica. As they walk towards Gethsemane, the group engages in intimate conversation reflecting on their inner thoughts and spiritual anticipation. Anastatica expresses a deep longing to meet a revered woman, likely Eliza of Bethzur, and grapples with how to address her appropriately, receiving guidance from Marjiam to call her 'Mother.' The chapter highlights the disciples' contemplative mood and their preparation for the events to come, including references to letters from Antioch.

Themes: Discipleship, Spiritual Longing, Reverence, Preparation for Passion, Community of Believers, Faith and Identity