“Paphnutios,” he replied, “do not worry. The Lord will grant that your desire will stand firm. Stand in faith, act manfully (1 Corinthians 16.13), keep your eyes and your mind always on God, keep the Commandments, do not be weary in well-doing, grasp hold of Eternal Life. May the Angels of God protect you and keep you from every working of wickedness, that you may be found pure and spotless before God in the day of judgment.” Weeping, he prayed to the Lord, bent his knees and said, “Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.” As he said this, a brilliant light surrounded him, and his holy Soul left his body in a flash of blinding light.”
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