THEOSISCyrill of Alexandria
Consider how the law mercifully frees us from accusations of such offenses and, in its grace, purifies those who, due to human frailty, find themselves caught in nearly severe involuntary transgressions. It states: "If a man or woman has spots on the skin of their body, white spots, and the priest sees that the spots on their skin are pale white, it is a lichen that has appeared on the skin; it is clean" (Lev. 13:38-39). While a careful assessment reveals that lichen is a fleshly ailment and closely resembles leprosy, it has not yet reached a state of decay and remains not entirely hopeless. Similarly, the sins that befall us, though undeniably shortcomings, do not necessarily lead to the death or ruin of the soul.
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The Judge is not overly harsh in His evaluation, "For He knows our frame" (Psalms 102:14), and is well-aware of our inherent weaknesses. Thus, He offers forgiveness in accordance with His compassionate nature. This suggests, I believe, that one who experiences loss is indeed "clean."