703. Тульский Успенский монастырь Елизавете Сорокиной (в монашестве Серафиме). 1889–1911. Советоваться о духовном со всякой сестрой нельзя, только если старше и опытнее. Любить всех сестер надо, равно и всех бегать. В письмах старца Макария найдешь все, что полезно для души

I received your letter, read it and passed it on to Father, I received the jacket, God forbid, I will put it on. If you are faint-hearted in your obedience, ask: “Lord! Give me patience, generosity and meekness." In a monastery it is better to give in than to insist on your own. If you are older in the matter, then tell me what needs to be done, but it’s not good to argue too much. You cannot consult about spiritual things with any sister, only if you are experienced and older, otherwise it is better not to trust. V.N. can only take advice about illness, but not about the monastic life. You don’t need to have girlfriends in the monastery, but the saints tell you to love everyone and run with everyone anyway. Fathers. Regarding the abbess who lives in your retirement, you can ask your boss to transfer to another cell. If you notice harm from which sister you are receiving, then it is better not to go idle. I am sending you letters from Father Fr. Makaria, read it, you will find everything for yourself if you read this book with attention. I’ll also send four parts of their letters to the nuns; you can give them to others to read, especially the sick. I asked Father for a blessing, and I, the great sinner Joseph, bless him and wish him peace, health and salvation. You might be interested in: