First of Sinners

St. Joseph of Optina: Prayer is food for the soul. Do not starve the soul, it is better to . . .

Sayings from Saints, Elders, and Fathers, St. Joseph of Optina / By
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“Prayer is food for the soul. Do not starve the soul, it is better to let the body go hungry. Do not judge anyone, forgive everyone. Consider yourself worse than everyone in the world and you will be saved. As much as possible, be more quiet.”

+ St. Joseph of Optina: Living Without Hypocrisy: Spiritual Counsels of the Holy Elders of Optina

Canon of St. Andrew: There has never been a sin or act or vice in life that I have not committed . . .

Church Prayers, Hymns, Services, Sayings from Saints, Elders, and Fathers, St. Andrew of Crete / By
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There has never been a sin or act or vice in life that I have
not committed, O Savior. I have sinned in mind, word and
choice, in purpose, will and action, as no one else has ever
done.

Therefore I am condemned, wretch that I am, therefore I am
doomed by my own conscience, than which there is nothing
in the world more rigorous. O my Judge and Redeemer Who
knowest my heart, spare and deliver and save me, Thy servant.

+ The Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete, Mon 4.4
Text of the Canon

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