In his youth, St. Paisius Velicikovski yearned for deeper spiritual knowledge but found the monastic life in Ukraine lacking. He was once denied the Holy Eucharist because he didn't have the required prayer rope. Determined, he carved wooden beads and knotted his own, showing his profound devotion. He revived hesychastic prayer and translated patristic texts, revitalizing monasticism.

O Holy #Paisios, intercede for us, that we may find the same burning desire for God and prayer.

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