Evagrios the Solitary

If you are sparing with your anger you will yourself be spared, and you will show your good sense and will be one of those who pray.

– St. Evagrios the Solitary, on Prayer. Philokalia Vol. 1

Featured image: Metal cross in the Rostov Museum, 18th c. From the cupola of the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity in the Ipatevskii Monastery. Photographer Sergeĭ Mikhaĭlovich, 1911. Prokudin-Gorskiĭ Collection. Library of Congress

Prayer is the flower of gentleness and of freedom from anger.

– Evagrios the Solitary, “On Prayer.” Philokalia Vol. 1

Featured image: Kosciuszko National Park NSW, Australia. Photographer Christian Bass. source