Sayings of the Romanian Elders

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St. Sofian of Antim: "We are never alone, but always with God"
We strive so that by calling on God, through Him we may become beings that are not alone, but with God. If we succeed in making space for God within…
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Fr. Rafail Noica: The Love of a Spiritual Father
"it is interesting that seeing a person’s weakness, his sinfulness, it is as if you love him more."
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Elder Proclu Nicau: Five Words of Spiritual Advice
If sinners are lifting themselves up from their sin when death comes upon them, they win their salvation.
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Mother Siluana: Healing starts when we stop running away from pain
Healing starts when we stop running away from pain and instead bring it before Christ.
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Saint Arsenie Boca: The Holy Spirit Erases Fear from Human Nature
On the day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descends, human nature also steps out of the human, out of fear, into the divine, into divine serenity.
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Mother Siluana on patience
Patience does not have limits because true patience is the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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May 2025

St. Sofian of Antim Monastery: Homily on the Ascension of the Lord
The one who has a humble spirit and lives this life in the humble spirit of Jesus Christ, such a one can ascend to heaven.
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St. Cleopa of Sihastria - Homily on the Sunday of the Blind Man
Let us wash our spiritual eyes, that is, our mind, heart, and will, through prayer, repentance, and almsgiving - and then we will heal our soul, like…
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Fr. Rafail Noica: Man is Orthodox by Nature
Man is Orthodox by nature: Chinese, Italian, African, or any color of skin, he is Orthodox by his nature.
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Elder Dionisie Ignat from Colciu: On Patience and a Humble Mind
Many people are eager to say the Jesus Prayer, but don’t want to cut their passions.
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Mother Siluana: The Kind of Love that Heals
We are afraid of love because it has hurt us.
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Prison Paterikon: Elder Arsenie Papacioc
The wardens in prison didn’t believe in God. And they were dangerous. In the wilderness, you fought with the devil. And the devil believed in God.
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