“We are often mistaken when we think that we are patient and meek because we refuse to respond to the challenges of our brothers and sisters […]”
“[…] We should be aware of the fact that when we depressingly remain silent or when we make fun of others, then we disrespect our distressed brothers and sisters. We enrage them even more with our indifference rather than with our reactions of outrage.”
Avvas Kassianos
“One who seeks wishes, as if they were made of gold, they actually take advantage of every minute of their lives by ignoring, accepting and enduring everything. Then, God and the Virgin Mary protect them.”
Elder Makrina, Monastery of Panagia Odigitria in Portaria
“When we expand our spiritual knowledge, then we are able to battle ‘somnolence’.”
Elder Amphilochios Makris
“When there is love, then we have everything in our spiritual life and, therefore, we possess many virtues that make us feel complete. But when love is missing, we are alone and, therefore, we have absolutely nothing.”
St. Ioannis Chrysostomos
“As much as man loves God, so he loves people. He loves them as images of God, respectfully, discreetly, and offers his blessings.”
Elder Amphilochios Makris
“The most serious disease is pride.”
St. Paisios the Athonite