St. Philaret of Chernigov
Rejected by the world, she sought nothing more from it and dedicated her entire life to serving the Lord.
Priest Alexei Taakh
Don’t let sadness overcome your soul. Remember that sadness does not belong to you, but is an external force that can lead you to despondency.
Metropolitan Luke (Kovalenko)
To avoid being a stumbling block to anyone, we need to learn meekness and humility.
Maria Tobolova
“I explain the severity of the disasters by retribution... for our attitude to the religious question and especially for the attitude of the Russian clergy towards their religious and social mission... Of course, I will never believe in the triumph of atheism among us Russians... Russian religious thought will find its way to revival.”
Hieromonk Pafnuty (Fokin)
Adjusting the medication, the doctors explained their actions to him, ‘Father, we hope that our efforts will help you live till at least 100.’ Fr. Mikhail immediately replied cheerfully, ‘This does not suit me! I want eternal life!’”
