Saint Isaac the Syrian
Feast Day: January 28
Saint Isaac the Syrian is a 7th century monk and theologian known for his strict asceticism and ascetic writings, the most famous being his Ascetical Homilies.
Icon of St Isaac the Syrian
Some Icons and quotes of him
St Isaac the Syrian
"This life has been given to you for repentance; do not waste it in vain pursuits."
St Isaac the Syrian
"The man who follows Christ in solitary mourning is greater than he who praises Christ amid the congregation of men."
St Isaac the Syrian
"Why do you trouble yourself in a house that is not your own? Let the sight of a dead man be a teacher for you concerning your departure from hence."
St Isaac the Syrian
"True wisdom is gazing at God. Gazing at God is silence of the thoughts. Stillness of mind is tranquillity which comes from discernment."
Be persecuted, rather than be a persecutor. Be crucified, rather than be a crucifier. Be treated unjustly, rather than treat anyone unjustly. Be oppressed, rather than zealous. Lay hold of goodness, rather than justice.
- Saint Isaac the Syrian
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