Enlight About humility One day, blessed Anthony was praying in his cell, and a voice came to him: “Antony, you have not yet come to the measure of the tanner who lives in Alexandria.” Hearing this, the elder got up early in... Christian Parables Parables Enlight
Enlight A real treasure People heard that in a certain kingdom a good rich man was giving away great treasures, and they flocked there. We went into the vaults: and there all the halls are full of treasures, and these same t... Christian Parables Parables Enlight
Enlight Unavailable Princess Once upon a time, a prince heard about a young beautiful princess from a distant country. He decided to win her heart and set off with a small retinue. Soon he was met by a huge army of the princess. ... Christian Parables Parables Enlight
Enlight Incredible nerd One elderly, devout man prayed five times a day, while his business partner was never seen in church. On the day of his eightieth birthday, the old man turned to God with prayer: - Oh God! Since child... Christian Parables Parables Enlight
Enlight About the power of prayer A demon in the form of a monk came to one of the local elders of the Lavra of Raifa and knocked on the door of the cell. The elder opened the door and said to the newcomer: “Say a prayer.” The one who... Christian Parables Parables Enlight
Enlight About falls The brother said to Abba Siso: “Abba! what should I do? I have fallen.” The elder answered: “Get up.” The brother said: “I rose and fell again.” The elder answered: “Rise again.” Brother: “How long sh... Christian Parables Parables Enlight
Enlight Need for advice Once several monks came to the Monk Anthony, asking him to give them advice for the salvation of their souls. He told them: “You know what Christ teaches us in the Gospel.” This is enough for you. But... Christian Parables Parables Enlight
Enlight Think positive Nasreddin was carrying his friend in a cart at high speed. His friend, noticing the sign, exclaimed: - Mullah! We're going in the wrong direction! - Why do you always think about bad things? Look, for... Parables Parables about Khoja Nasreddin Enlight
Enlight About the power of prayer for the dead History as retold by Patriarch John the Merciful, Alexandria “One captive from Cyprus,” he said, “was in Persia in a difficult prisoner. His parents, who lived in Cyprus, were informed that he had alr... Christian Parables Parables Enlight
Enlight About love for one's neighbor A man came to one bishop with a complaint that he was surrounded only by hard-hearted and unkind people, and therefore he felt very lonely in this world. The bishop listened to him and said: “In fact,... Christian Parables Parables Enlight
Enlight About resorting to God Parable from Abba John Kolov In a certain city there was a beauty - a harlot who had many lovers. The prince made her an offer: “Promise to live chastely, and I agree that you be my wife.” She promise... Christian Parables Parables Enlight
Enlight Learn to be sensitive If you push a carpenter by the arm, the work will be ruined, If you lecture a driver on the road, you will inevitably have an accident, If you show a blacksmith where to hit, you may lose a finger, If... Christian Parables Parables Enlight
