“Do not be angry” – the Word We Must Hold On To: Saint Silouan the Athonite Honored at Mount Cassius Monasterytranslated

“The most important word is this one: Do not be angry. Even in the most difficult spiritual states you may find yourself, do not be angry. This is the word we must hold on to as well,” said the Late Father Samuel Bistrițeanu, Vicar Bishop of the Metropolitan See of Vaslui, Feleac and Cluj, on Thursday at Mount Cassius Monastery “Exaltation of the Lord” in Cluj County, where Saint Silouan the Athonite was glorified. The Late Father Bistrițeanu evoked the main moments from the saint’s life and spiritual experience, focusing on the most well-known word of his: "Keep your mind in rest and do not be angry." "Where is the place where God cannot be present? Even in rest He can be present. Therefore, let us not be angry," emphasized the Vicar Bishop.

"Brother Silouan is our life" On Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Mount Cassius Monastery, Late Father Samuel Bistrițeanu spoke about the life and example of Saint Silouan the Athonite. Photo: Marian Şomlea Another dimension of the saint’s spiritual life was his prayer for the whole world: "This is the main message of Saint Silouan," said the Late Father Samuel Bistrițeanu. "He prayed and shed tears for…"