Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh
But then, the question is before us: how can we learn anything about humility if that is the absolute condition to be not like the barren fig tree, but fruitful, to be a rich harvest which people may be fed.
Rating: 7,5|Votes: 4
From this time onwards news of Michael's clairvoyance begin to spread through the region. People of all backgrounds and social standing came, some for advice and instruction, others for comfort and help in their misfortunes. Everywhere he was known as blessed Mishenka, which everyone who knew him called him till his repose.
Rating: 10|Votes: 7
Those rare individuals who developed the spiritual stamina of the ancient desert-dwellers, unleashed upon themselves the fury of the demonic powers no less cruel than that of centuries ago. This is evident from the life of Archbishop Theophan of Poltava, an outstanding hierarch and pillar of the Church in our own day, who was like unto the early desert-fathers in his resolute struggle against the prince of darkness. May this make us more conscious of the spiritual warfare which we too must wage if we wish to join the company of the saints.
Rating: 8,9|Votes: 9
Among the many portraits of the confessors, one will be found in particular that is recalled with reverence by all and is considered a saint: Valeriu Gafencu. Nicknamed “the saint of the prisons” by Father Nicolae Steinhardt in a truly inspired moment, Valeriu Gafencu was one of the more impressive figures who lived an admirable spiritual life amidst prison conditions.