“The foundations of every virtue are fasting and vigil. These, when done with discretion, help man in all good.”
Saint Isaac the Syrian
“Outspokeness to God is gained with pure consciousness and works of virtue.”
Saint Isaac the Syrian
“As soon as the devil enemy sees that a man has the weapon of fasting, he is immediately afraid, as he remembers his defeat by the Savior in the desert.”
Saint Isaac the Syrian
“Heart’s bravery is gained with much faith in God and faith comes from a humble heart.”
Saint Isaac the Syrian
“Healthy eyes desire light, so fasting with discretion is followed by the desire of prayer.”
Saint Isaac the Syrian
“The saints always meditated on the other life. The memory of death is a spiritual gift.”
Elder Amfilochios Makris
“The wicked does not disturb and afflict the soul as long as he wants, but as long as God allows him.”
Saint Ephraim the Syrian
“Like all other things, so also the marriages of Christians must also have propriety, and propriety is modesty.”
Saint Gregory the Theologian
“Examine the work of every day, compare it to the previous work and hurry to improve yourself. Advance in virtues, in order to approach the life of angels.”
Saint Basil the Great
“Whoever suffers joyfully in injustice, he has consolation from God.”
Saint Isaac the Syrian
