No, im not saying that at all. I see it where there are different levels of theosis, levels upon the divine ladder which are higher and lower. Laymen have theosis when they pray. Then monastics have a deeper theosis by ridding their passions. Then saints have even deeper theosis when they look beyond the veil of heaven and earth and come back with a shining face, moreso when their body is glorified. Saints in the afterlife have great levels of theosis, but even greater after the second coming when they become god fully.
A mistake is a sin. Orthodox pray for forgiveness of sins voluntary and involuntary, committed in knowledge or in ignorance.
Though that specific "mistake" of thinking the holy spirit was the devil actually im not sure it was since many monks say you should ignore holy visions, and that if it was from God, he'd find a way to let you know for certain, and either way God would reward your care. What verse is it?
When you say 'levels of theosis' I don't understand you apart from having more knowledge imparted. Sinless is sinless. Or is that not how you interpret it?
Acts 20 where Paul says specifically: “And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.
He was being warned not to go but he says 'compelled' and anyone who has dealings with the devil knows that it is he who compels whereas the Holy Spirit leads with a small voice.
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