Feast Day: January 24th
& September 28th – Finding of the Holy Relics
The Life of Saint Neophytos the Recluse: The righteous one was tonsured and was clothed in Monastic garments. As soon as the service was completed the blessed one began to weep with joy and to kiss his new robes, all the while fervently Praying that the Lord would give him the Grace to keep his garment pure. Saint Neophytos describes the joy that he felt at that moment in the following words: “Never has anyone been so captivated by their wedding clothing as much as I have by the wearing of the Monastic garment.”…
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Prayers
Saint Neophytos Pray to God for us.
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“The memory of death and the fear of God are good things superior to all other good things.”
“Let no one despair over his uncleanness or turn away from Sanctification and purification; there is great joy in Heaven over one sinner who repents.”
“What shall I return to You, O Lord, for Your Compassionate Love? By Your Grace I ask for Mercy; by Your Grace I hope to be Saved, keeping before me Your Divine Passion.”
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“I call those rich, who are rich in virtue and self-sufficient when in need.”
“Whoever hopes in the Lord will not be disappointed; God does not abandon His faithful ones.”
“I have fled from the world as a weak and sinful man, so that I may not be lost in this life.”
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“Never has anyone been so captivated by their wedding clothing as much as I have by the wearing of the Monastic Garment.”
“Prayer is the human being’s word to God; God listens to the heart, not to the lips.”
“Silence gives birth to Prayer, and Prayer gives birth to the vision of God.”
“Cleanse your mind so that you may see God; an unclean mind cannot endure His vision.”
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