Tag: Humility

“Repentance brings humility; humility will bring grace from God, because grace always goes to the humble, of necessity.” – St. … More

It was said that a monk who had made baskets was putting handles on them, when he heard another monk … More

Poemen said, ‘Try, so far as you can, to wrong no man, and keep your heart pure towards everyone.’ – … More

A hermit, who had an experienced disciple, once turned him out in a fit of irritation. The disciple sat down … More

“A humble man is a perfect man.” – St. Porphyrios

“A humble man is a perfect man.” – St. Porphyrios

A hermit said, ‘If anyone says “Forgive me”, and humbles himself, he burns up the demons that tempt him.’ – … More

A hermit was asked, ‘What is humility?’ He said, ‘It is if you forgive a brother who has wronged you … More

A hermit said, ‘He who is praised and honoured above what he deserves suffers grievous loss. He who receives no … More

Some people once came to a hermit in the Thebaid to ask him to cure a demoniac whom they brought … More