Paesius, the brother of Poemen, loved one of the monks and Poemen did not like it. So he went and … More
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“It is in accepting given situations, which requires a loving heart, that one encounters God.” – St. Seraphim Rose
A hermit said, ‘He who bears scorn and injury and loss with patience, can be saved.’ – Sayings of the … More
A hermit was asked how it was that some people said they had seen angels. He answered, ‘Blessed is he … 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
“Before complaining about your bodily exhaustion, start praying, because when you complain grace departs and you are left with your … More
“Though you should suspend yourself from your eyelids before God, do not think you have attained to anything by the … More
“Whatever is in our mind is also in our heart.” – St. Porphyrios
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