106. «Не постихся, но смирихся, и спасе мя Господь»

M. St. O. n. G.I.H.B.N. p.n. Most honorable mother abbess Lyudmila! God's mercy be with you. I received your letter. For your congratulations on the Nativity of Christ, God bless you. And I congratulate you on the upcoming New Year, which may you spend with spiritual benefit, may the Lord help you. May the Lord strengthen your health and help you in your labors. You write that you fasted poorly, well, thank the Lord for how He helped you abstain, and remember the words of St. John Climacus: “I did not fast, but humbled myself, and the Lord saved me!” May the Lord give you the memory of the end; it is very necessary. My health is weak, but I am not sick, and the fast went well with God’s help. May the Lord remember nun Evdokia in His Kingdom. 12 rub. received 5 rubles. O. He handed over to Anastasia. May the Lord accept your zeal. To your cell: mm. I send a blessing to Paphnutia, Hilarion, Zosima, Onesiphorus and Tanya and wish them God’s help in saving their souls. God bless you for your congratulations. Calling upon you peace and God's blessing, I remain with the desire for salvation. You might be interested in: