Memorial Day of Schema Nun Manuila (Eliseeva)translated

“You need to treat your neighbors tenderly, like flowers!” - these words of the ever-memorable schema-nun Manuila (Eliseeva) remain an important spiritual instruction and today are addressed to the heart of each of us. On October 20, the Samara diocese prayerfully remembers the day of the earthly birth of the beloved old woman. For many believers, this day is an occasion for deep prayer for the repose of the soul of the ascetic and gratitude for her earthly labors. Mother Manuila, despite her serious illness, devoted her life to serving her neighbors, never refusing those who came to her for a kind word, support and spiritual consolation. Her heart was always open to every person who needed help and warmth. According to the testimony of parishioners, mother’s prayerful help does not stop even after her righteous death. To this day, people continue to turn to Schema-nun Manuila in their needs, finding, through sincere faith, consolation in sorrows and hope.

On November 6, believers of the Samara Metropolis will prayerfully remember the 18th anniversary of her repose in the Lord, and today, on the day of her earthly birth, let us offer, brothers and sisters, prayers of thanksgiving and funeral prayers for the ever-memorable old woman!