Tag: Abba Gelasius
The eye of God always sees the works of a man
It depends on us whether we wish to be saved. Apophthegmata Patrum It was said of Abba Gelasius that he was often assailed by the thought of going to the desert. One day he said to his disciple, ‘Do me the favour, brother, of bearing with whatever I may do, and say nothing to me… Read More ›
Abba Gelasius and the Bible Thief
It was said of Abba Gelasius that he had a leather Bible worth eighteen pieces of silver. In fact it contained the whole of the Old and New Testaments. He had put it in the church so that any of the brethren who wished, could read it. A strange brother came to see the old… Read More ›