683. При назначении нового священника положитесь во всем на волю Божию

M. St. O. n. G.I.H.B.n. p.n. Your Reverence, most honorable in the Lord Mother Abbess Leonida! Due to lack of time, I will answer your letter briefly. - Since bad rumors continue to circulate about the famous priest, and since you have already suggested that he leave you, and he agrees to this, then finish the matter, insist that he leave, because good cannot be expected if he remains with you. “You are afraid that someone like him might take his place.” But, firstly, we must remember that all people are not without shortcomings. And secondly, since you find it inconvenient to explain about your priest to the higher authorities, then in this case you should rely on the will of God and pray more fervently to the Lord to send you a good servant of God. And then the matter will be seen. At least in the eyes of senior management, you will now be on the sidelines. As for your regent, it is better not to give her preference over others, as you yourself decided to do. You suspect there are spies. - Well, what should we do? Be patient and pray for those who hate and offend you, for their salvation, and that through their prayers the Lord will save you too. Asking for you and your monastery the peace and blessing of God, I remain with sincere goodwill. I am sending the biography of Father Fr. Ambrose. Maybe someone wants, the price with shipping is 1 rub. 30 k. You might be interested in: