66. Прожив долгое время в одном монастыре, тяжело переходить в другой

Your Reverence, most honorable Mother Abbess Lyudmila in the Lord! I received your letter dated July 17th. I also received fifty marks, enclosed with a letter from the servant of God, the warrior Nicholas, to whom I prayerfully wish that the All-Good Lord will protect him from dangers during military operations. You wrote, mother, that you remained in your old place in your monastery, which both you and all the sisters of your monastery are very happy about. I sympathize and am a sinner with your common joy and prayerfully wish that the Lord will vouchsafe you to end your life in your monastery. Indeed, having lived in one place for a long time, it is difficult to part with it and with the people around you. You also wrote that you are preparing your teacher, the girl Evdokia, for school. God grant that she is fit for purpose. Asking for you and your entire monastery peace and God's blessing, I remain with sincere goodwill. You might be interested in: