200. Упорно отказываться от игуменства – погрешительно

M. St. O. n. G.I.H.B.n. p.n. Sister in the Lord M. Magdalene! I wish you God’s mercy and spiritual salvation, and God’s help in your labors. May the Lord rest the deceased novice Lydia in the Kingdom of Heaven. A telegram, your letter and 10 rubles. received. You ask about the circumstances of her death. One might think that, due to the multitude of her sufferings, the Lord consoled her before the end. But this also happens in a state of delirium, which occurs from severe weakness and loss of strength. Let us pray for the repose of her soul and hope for God’s mercy towards her. For 10 rubles. they signed her up for a memorial, although you didn’t mention it in the letter. It would be better to burn her letters. She did well in giving up the abbess. And don’t think about this difficult path. But if God’s will is done, it will be done, and it is sinful to stubbornly refuse. But for now you can pray that the Lord will deliver you from this cross. May the Lord help you force yourself to do good and strengthen your good intentions. Calling upon you peace and God’s blessing, I remain with the desire for salvation. You might be interested in: