Posted on 11/22/2015 5:44:45 PM PST by NRx
Scenes from the tonsuring and final vows of new monks at Optina Monastery.
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So, a new candidate for monkhood arrives at the monastary. After 10 years he becomes a full fledged monk and is allowed to speak two words. The head of the order asks if he has anything to say and he says: “Food bad.” He serves another 10 years and, again, he’s asked if he has any words. He replies: “Bed hard.” Another 10 year sail by and, once again, he is bidden to speak. “I quit.” he says. the head monk replies: “I’m not suprised. You haven’t done anything but complain since you arrived.”
Just beautiful. Thanks for posting.
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