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Except from the Rule of Saint Benedict, from Chapter 7 On Humility. 1 Brothers, Divine Scripture calls to us saying: Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted (Luke 14:11; 18:14). 2 In saying this, therefore, it shows us that every exaltation is a kind of pride, 3 which…
Συνέχιση ανάγνωσηςTHE HUMILITY AND PIETY OF ST, PORPHYRIOS OF KAVSOKALYVIA Commemorated on December 2nd. On December 2nd the holy Orthodox Church commemorates the recently- glorified God-bearing elder of our times, St. Porphyries of Kavsokalyiva, who reposed on this day in 1991, He was known as a humble ascetic with the gift of foresight who…
Συνέχιση ανάγνωσηςSt. Macarius of Optina “Woe to our times: we now depart from the narrow and sorrowful path leading to eternal life and we seek a happy and peaceful path. But the merciful Lord leads many people from this path, against their will, and places them on the sorrowful one.
Συνέχιση ανάγνωσηςNo man has understanding if he is not humble No man has understanding if he is not humble, and he who lacks humility is devoid of understanding. No man is humble if he is not peaceful, and he who is not peaceful is not humble. And no man is peaceful without rejoicing. In all the paths upon…
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