“You are the joy of my heart Creator, God and my Father. My Soul burdened with sins longs for Heaven, where the afflictions and the illnesses will stop. Glory to the great God and Lord! Chant my spirit with joy, my heart longs for Your Holy Church, where is the Sweetest Lord Jesus!”
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Great was the strength of the Prayers of Saint Seraphim, healing both the Souls and bodies of people, helping everyone both Spiritually and practically. Saint Seraphim became very sick and he suffered greatly. Schemanun Seraphima and their twelve year old granddaughter Margarita, a novice, would often visit him and help care for him.
“May God’s Will be done for everything. Sickness is a school of humility, where you really learn about your weakness.”
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“Always give thanks for everything, even for the afflictions, to the Lord and the Panagia.”
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During the persectuion of the Orthodox Faith, Saint Seraphim did not heed to his great illness, but rather spent his time talking with people, Praying, and writing letters to encourage his Spiritual children.
“Now I always will be ill. While I can raise my hand to Bless people, I will be meeting with them.”
