Quotes on Orthodoxy / St. Anatoly of Optina “Let us accept everything from the hand of God.” Let us accept everything from the hand of God. If He comforts us, let us thank Him. And if He doesn’t comfort us- let us thank Him. – St. Anatoly of Optina Featured image: Church domes at the Church of the Magdalene. Matson Photo Service, c. 1940-1946. Library of Congress
Quotes on Orthodoxy / St. Anatoly of Optina “You cannot destroy the passions on your own.” You cannot destroy the passions on your own, but ask God, and He will destroy them, if this is profitable for you. – St. Anatoly of Optina Featured image: Mt. Athos, 1917-18. source