Venerable Seraphim lived in complete silence for years, praying in his cell, eating only what was brought to him. He was so detached from worldly things that he didn't notice when a bird built a nest in his beard. Only when the little birds started chirping did he gently move his beard so they could fly away. Let us pray to #Saint Seraphim, that through his intercessions, we may learn patience and detachment from earthly concerns, focusing our lives on #God and His #Church. #OrthodoxChristian #Prayer #Venerable