orthodoxgladness: The depth of silence We are deceived when we think that we communicate with each other through the word. … More
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“When the senses are contained in silence, one sees what treasures the soul contains.” – St. Markarios
A hermit said, ‘Even if you have succeeded in the habit of keeping silent, you should not have that in … More
Poemen said, ‘Whatever hardship comes upon you, it can be overcome by silence.’ -Sayings of the Desert Fathers
Once Theophilus of holy memory, the archbishop of Alexandria, came to Scetis. The brothers gathered together and said to Pambo, … More
“Only when a person has already taken up the cross can genuine silence take place.” – Ignatius Brianchaninov (photo: AP)
“Only when a person has already taken up the cross can genuine silence take place.” – Ignatius Brianchaninov (photo: AP)
“A good life without words edifies more than words without the example of a good life.” – Metropolitan of Nafpaktos … More
“A good life without words edifies more than words without the example of a good life.” – Metropolitan of Nafpaktos … More
“The silence of the lips, the closing of the eyes, and the deafness of the ears are for beginners in … More
