A hermit said, ‘He who bears scorn and injury and loss with patience, can be saved.’ – Sayings of the … More
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“The secret [in prayer] is not to think about asking for the specific thing at all. The secret is to … More
A hermit was asked how it was that some people said they had seen angels. He answered, ‘Blessed is he … More
“It is a great thing, all important, to have no will.” – St. Porphyrios
A hermit said, ‘Even if you have succeeded in the habit of keeping silent, you should not have that in … More
“I have committed fornication, adultery, pride, arrogance, insult, blasphemy, uncontrollable laughter, drunkenness, gluttony, overeating, hate, envy, greed, love of money, … More
The brothers surrounded John the Short when he was sitting in front of the church, and each of them asked … More
“A good life and faith in God is a great weapon.” – St. Antony of Egypt
“A good life and faith in God is a great weapon.” – St. Antony of Egypt
“Spill your blood and receive the Spirit.” – St. Peter of Damascus (painting: Fyodor Bronnikov)
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