Tag: Abba Motius
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Defining Humility
A brother questioned Abba Motius, saying, “If I go to dwell somewhere, how do you want me to live?” The old man said to him, “If you go live somewhere, do not seek to be known for anything special; do not say, for example, I do not go to the synaxis; or perhaps, I do… Read More ›
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How Should I Behave?
A brother questioned Abba Motius, saying, “If I go to dwell somewhere, how do you want me to live?” The old man said, “If you live somewhere, do not seek to be known for anything special; do not say, for example, I do not go to the synaxis (common prayers); or perhaps, I do not… Read More ›