82. К Пеанию

Hard deeds have been accomplished; but we should feel sorry not for those who suffered and stood courageously, but for those who did it all. Just as mighty beasts, leaning with great fury on the points of spears, thereby pierce the deadly iron deeper into their entrails, so exactly those who committed these iniquities are gathering the cruel fire of Gehenna on their own heads. And if they are vain about what they do, then they arouse even more compassion and are even more worthy of tears, because the more cruel they prepare for themselves torment. So, one should always regret them; As for those whom they so mercilessly sacrifice, we should rejoice at the rewards and crowns that await these ascetics in heaven, and see in their feat the greatest and clearest proof of the final defeat of the devil. If this defeat had not been final, then he would not have wheezed so terribly through the throat of his servants. Having taken all this into account, you will be completely comforted, my most venerable Bishop, and write to us constantly about your health. We would like to see and embrace your dear person, but since this is not possible at the present time, I earnestly ask your nobility - both for your part to constantly notify us of your well-being, and for others who love us very much to provide the opportunity to correspond with us without difficulty. The paragraphs in the text were arranged by us. – Editorial staff of “ABC of Faith” You might be interested in: