“Do this and you will be an apostle, a fulfiller of what the Lord chose you for, an accomplisher of your calling as messenger. When at first you succeed in all this, then perhaps the Lord will appoint you as a special ambassador-to save others after you have saved yourself; and to help those who are tempted, after you yourself pass through all temptations, and through all experiences in good and evil.”
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Theophan the Recluse
Theophan the Recluse, born on January 10, 1815, and died on January 18, 1894, was a mysterious figure in Russia. His life story and contributions are not well-documented. more
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