THEOSISCyrill of Alexandria
It is therefore recognized that the variation in virtue and diversity in existence is effectively expressed in the magnitude of the sacrifices and their physical dimensions. Consequently, the most exalted form of life is represented by the calf; the intermediate and lesser form by the ram; and the lowest by the lamb, considering that the lamb is smaller than the ram, and the ram, in turn, is smaller than the calf. Thus, a measure of wheat flour symbolizing life is to be presented relative to each sacrifice, with three measures designated for the calf, two for the ram, and one for the lamb.
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Additionally, it is noted that all offerings must be anointed with oil, as the reward from God will correspond to each measure, leading to significant distinctions of life in the realm of glory and joy: some will justly receive a higher life, others a comparatively lower one, though not without honor and glory, and some an even lesser existence: “another of the stars; for star differs from star in glory” (1 Cor. 15:41). Moreover, even the holy angels exhibit considerable variation in their measures of glory. Nonetheless, regardless of this measure, the lives of the saints are filled with joy, accompanied by gladness and enriched by the gifts of God: for notice that oil is not reserved only for the three measures, but is also poured for the two and one.