"There are three things especially pleasing to God," said Abba Joseph the Thebite.
"Illnesses suffered with patience, works done without ostentation and for His love only,
and submission to a spiritual elder with perfect self-denial. This last thing will gain the greatest crown."
"Illnesses suffered with patience, works done without ostentation and for His love only,
and submission to a spiritual elder with perfect self-denial. This last thing will gain the greatest crown."