“There is never an hour in which the light is not revealed in the darkness, never a death that cannot … More

“Somebody who is Christ’s, must love Christ, and when he loves Christ he is delivered from the devil, from hell … More

“Christ was crucified because he taught a kind of love which is a terror for men, a love which demands … More

It was said that Silvanus wanted to go away to Syria but his disciple Mark said to him, ‘Abba, I … More

I need His grace

simplyorthodox: There is nothing on earth that I need, except that which is most essential. What do I need, what … More

“If you do not die first, you will have time to do it. If you die before it is done, … More

Amoun of Nitria came to Antony, and said to him, ‘I see that I have more to suffer than you; … More

“Everything spiritual and mystical is indescribable.” – The Watchful Mind, by a Monk on Mount Athos

“The more your heart is purified by the [Jesus] prayer and your mind enlightened by ever-flowing tears, the more you … More

A brother asked a hermit, ‘Suppose there are two monks: one stays quietly in his cell, fasting for six days … More