to walk the narrow and sorrowful path of abstinence and self-denial.1

Why is the time of our earthly life very important?

The time of our earthly life is very important, firstly, because it is very short and it is not known when it will end; secondly, because

it is irretrievable; thirdly, because it

appointed for the performance of many and very important tasks; fourthly, because it is associated with

our eternal life; Finally, the time of our

of earthly life is extremely important for us because

Only in the present life is grace given to us

And therefore it is only in the present life that we

we can become capable of receiving eternal things

salvation, constantly using God's grace. And as it lies for one man to die, after that the judgment (Hebrews 9:27).2

1 Jerom. Vladimir (Musatov). The Elder's Answers to the Questions of the Cell Disciple. Moscow Metochion of the Holy Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, 2002.

2 St. Boniface of Feofania // Old Age Councils of Some Domestic Ascetics of Piety

18–19 centuries. Moscow, 1913.

What are the visible pledges of our general resurrection?

Visible pledges of our common resurrection

they are the remains of the righteous of God. They serve

For the faithful, it is a visible pledge of the general resurrection of all, and for the weak, it is the support of faith in moments of its wavering. Therefore, with faith and hope

kiss the holy relics of the saints of God, as

visible pledges of the general liberation of you and all creation from work, death and corruption!

Bring thy finger more often, touch these mortal bodies, by the grace and understanding of God