Авва Макарий и вор

Однажды авва Макарий застал в своей келье вора, который грузил его вещи на стоявшего у кельи осла. Не подав вида, что он хозяин этих вещей, преподобный стал молча помогать увязывать поклажу. Отпустив его с миром, блаженный сказал себе:

— Мы ничего не внесли в этот мир, ясно, что ничего не можем и унести отсюда. Да будет благословен Господь во всём!

Read also

The role of the Bishop of Rome in Church communion in the first millennium

From the careful study of the acts and decisions of the Ecumenical Councils, we can define with certainty the place of the Church of Rome and her bishop within the communion of all the local Churches during the era of the Ecumenical Councils.

Stories about the early Church: apostles, prophets, and teachers

In the early days of the Church, there were several types of ministries. In addition to bishops and deacons, there were also apostles, prophets, and didascals (teachers). Who were these individuals, and what kind of service did they perform?

Was St. Symeon the New Theologian autistic?

On March 25, the Church commemorates St. Symeon the New Theologian.

Stories about the early Church: the first hierarchy

Today, there is much debate about church statuses and jurisdictions. It is difficult to make sense of it all. To help clarify, it can be useful to understand what the Church was like at the beginning of its history.

New martyrs of the 20th сentury: Metropolitan Anatoly of Odessa

Hieromartyr Anatoly began his career as a scholar and educator and ended it as a martyr and confessor. What lessons can we learn from his life?

“Squid Game”: The apogee of cruelty or a Gospel warning?

The series is known for its violent and bloody content. Players have to fight for their lives by participating in children’s games. Violence and aggression, even in the context of fictional events, can be perceived as the norm.