Авва Коприй
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1. Abba Pimen told about Abba Kopriya: he achieved such success that, being sick and lying motionless on his bed, he gave thanks to God for his illness and constantly cut off his will. He advised the brothers who came to him to endure sorrows with thanksgiving to God, and said: “Blessed is he who endures sorrows with thanksgiving” 640.
2. One day the monastery brethren gathered to discuss Melchizedek; They forgot to invite Abba Coprius to their congregation. After some time they called him and asked him a question about Melchizedek. Kopriy put his hand on his mouth three times, saying each time: “Woe to you, Kopriy! woe to you, Kopriy! woe to you, Kopriy! you have abandoned the work commanded to you by God, and are exploring what He does not require of you.” The brethren, hearing this, dispersed to their cells.
Alphabetical Patericon and Memorable Tales.
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