Elder Paisios of Mount Athos Quotes

So in every test, let us say: "Thank you, my God, because this was needed for my salvation."

Elder Paisios of Mount Athos

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• So in every test, let us say: "Thank you, my God, because this was needed for my salvation."

  

  Elder Paisios of Mount Athos
  • Salvation
  • Test
  • Thank You