St. Symeon of Daibabe

Orthodox Saints · Various centuries

  1. “When you throw a nail into a fire, it gets hot and starts to glow like fire. In the same way you, when you listen to divine teachings and live accordingly, will become like God.”

    — Sayings, 26

  2. “A child cries when his mother washes him, and those of little faith murmur at God when they are in trouble, which cleanses the soul like water cleanses the face.”

    — Sayings, 89

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