Ἀνέκαθεν
from above
Translated by Jennifer Benedict20 Jun 2000Vetting: high5 revisions
Translation
[Meaning] in accordance with the above succession. Or a)ne/kaqen [meaning] from afar.1
"So such a report has descended to us, transmitted from father to son from above, concerning the holy Dionysius, that at the time of the Savior's passion, when the sun at midday was hidden, being very much astounded at the marvel and surpassing his human understanding, perceiving the event, he said, 'An unknown god is suffering, through whom everything is darkened and shaken.'"2
"So such a report has descended to us, transmitted from father to son from above, concerning the holy Dionysius, that at the time of the Savior's passion, when the sun at midday was hidden, being very much astounded at the marvel and surpassing his human understanding, perceiving the event, he said, 'An unknown god is suffering, through whom everything is darkened and shaken.'"2