Feast Day: August 22nd
& October 11th – Synaxis of the Elders of Optina Monastery
The Life of Saint Isaac: Once, on the occasion of a Feast Day in one of the Monasteries, there was a Bishop present. Among those who served there was also Father Isaac. After the Service, all gathered in the chambers of the Abbot to drink tea. There was a lively conversation. Only one, Isaac, was silent. Finally the Abbot, wishing to draw him into the conversation, said: “And what about you, O Archimandrite, you will not tell us anything? I see that you are only listening.” “Holy Father!”, answered Isaac, “if everyone speaks, then who will listen?”…
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Prayers
Saint Isaac Pray to God for us.
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“Love God and others, love the Church of God, attend the Services of the Church, Pray, seek not Earthly blessings, but Heavenly ones. Here, in this Holy abode, where you laid the foundation of the Monastic life, finish your days.”
“Fathers and brethren! You have to go to the Elder to cleanse your conscience.”
“Holy Father, if everyone speaks, then who will listen?”
