Akathist to Saint Gabriel the Confessor and Fool for Christ

St Gabriel is an Romanian Orthodox Saint celebrated on the 29th of September. He is well known for his hesycast life.



From the Sayings of the Elder



Whoever learns to love will be happy. Only do not think that love is an inborn talent. One can learn love, and we must.



Without sacrifice for the sake of the Lord and of our neighbor nothing will come of the spiritual life. You won’t learn to love without sacrifice.



God will not accept empty words. God loves deeds. Good deeds are what love is.



Live so that not only God would love you, but also so that people would love you—there is no greater thing than this.