Sayings of the Romanian Elders

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St. George the Pilgrim, the Barefoot Wonderworker
Commemorated on Aug. 17
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New Book: "Daily Readings - In the Tradition of the Philokalia" by St. Sofian of Antim
Announcing a new book just published by St.
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The repose of St. John Jacob of Hozeva (Aug. 5)
Man of peace and prayer, you were not quick to speak with people, but with God, the Saints, and birds of the sky who revered you and joyfully flew about…
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Fr. Ioanichie Balan: Let’s Start With Prayer
I will ask you: “How much do you pray, brother?” And from that I understand why you do or do not have peace.
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July 2025

Mother Siluana: Prayer is an encounter with the Truth
Prayer is not a simple request, but an encounter with the Truth about yourself, about God, about life.
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New Saint Confessor Priest Ilie Lacatusu (d. July 22)
In St. Ilie Lacatusu, God placed something more: incorruptibility, a holy fragrance, and most of all, the power to preach the Word even after death…
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Elder Arsenie Papacioc (d. July 19) on repentance and prayer
There is no reason for sadness when we have God as Savior, when He can forgive us for all our sins!
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Saint Sophrony: A "Renewer" of Orthodox Asceticism in the Modern Age
It is truly time for the Christian to renew himself, to fill his candle with the oil of the Spirit...And the oil of the Spirit is the indwelling of the…
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Mother Siluana Vlad: Lord, teach me to love!
Cry out: “Teach me, Lord, to love! This hate I feel is hurting me. Teach me to love!” And then God will teach you every morning, and you should say…
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June 2025

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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