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Give Me a Word: The Alphabetical Sayings of the Desert Fathers is unavailable, but you can change that!

When Christians first began living as monks in the Egyptian desert at the beginning of the fourth century, they had few books and almost no learning. As they gained experience, they concentrated that experience in the form of an oral tradition of tales and sayings (apophthegmata). Apart from the Scriptures (also learned by heart) this was the only training manual they had. Consequently, when the...

Poemen S 13 [Guy 30] He also said: “Not to foresee something impedes us from progressing toward excellence.” Poemen S 14 [Guy 30] He also said: “Do not entrust your conscience to somebody in whose heart you do not have confidence.” Poemen S 15 [Guy 30] Abba Poemen said: “Let me tell you: in the place where there is war, there I am campaigning.” Poemen S 16 [Guy 30] Abba Poemen heard of somebody who fasted for six days because he was angry. The elder said: “He has learnt how to endure six days but
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