From Orthodox Way of Life...
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During the times of Patriarch Athenagora, some people went to the Elder and told him:
- Father, the actions of the Patriarch have made us very angry and we pray that he dies, so we may have our peace of mind.
The Elder replied:
- This is not right I also pray for him; I ask God to take days off my own life and give the to our patriarch, so that he may have plenty of time to repent.
- Father, the actions of the Patriarch have made us very angry and we pray that he dies, so we may have our peace of mind.
The Elder replied:
- This is not right I also pray for him; I ask God to take days off my own life and give the to our patriarch, so that he may have plenty of time to repent.
Our prayers should always basking for the spiritual benefit for ourselves and others.
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With the recent news about Met Paisios in New Jersey, I think this is a perfect prayer for these trying times in the Church, not to mention other such scandals.
ReplyDeleteWhether it be Abp. Seraphim, Met. Paisios, Met. Philip, or the treatment of Bp. Mark... certainly a time for prayer.
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