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“Whoever will not love his enemies cannot know the Lord and the sweetness of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit teaches us to love our enemies in such way that we pity their souls as if they were our own children.”

Quote by Silouan the Athonite

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Silouan the Athonite

Saint Silouan the Athonite (1866-1938), born Simeon Ivanovich Antonov, was a Russian Orthodox monk and spiritual writer. He came from a peasant family in Tambov, Russia, served in the military, and entered the St. Panteleimon Monastery on Mount Athos in 1892. Known for his deep spiritual experiences and teachings on humility and love, his writings, compiled in 'The Collected Works of Saint Silouan,' have influenced many Orthodox Christians. He died in 1938 and was canonized by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in 1987. Saint Silouan is revered as a modern spiritual father, emphasizing inner peace and prayer for all humanity. more

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