Elias the Hermit

Abba Elias the Hermit was one of the Desert Fathers quoted in the Apophthegmata Patrum (Sayings of the Desert Fathers). Quotes Wortley John Give Me a Word: The Alphabetical Sayings of the Desert Fathers St. Vladimir's Seminary Press Yonkers, New York 2014 978-0-88141-497-4 A brother visited Abba Elijah who was living in hesychia at the coenobion of the cave of Abba Zabba and he said to him: “Abba, tell me a saying.”The elder said to the brother: “In the days of our fathers these three virtues were cherished: indifference to possessions, meekness, and continence. Now cupidity, gluttony, and arrogance hold monks in prey. Hold fast to which you will.” Saying 8 External links Category:Desert Fathers Category:Monks Category:Saints