Words on Illness and Consolation | Saint Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia

“I do not pray for God to make me well. I pray for Him to make me good. I have no doubt that God knows I suffer. I pray, however, for my soul and for the forgiveness of my sins. I will let God arrange everything. The only thing I do is strive to become good.” Saint Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia “It is impossible to comprehend or express in words what a man such as Father Porphyrios gave to the world: a man who sees the world in the light and love of God poured out over everyone; a whole and optimistic man despite his age; a loving and humble man; a man who is truly human—a saint.” † Irenaeus, Metropolitan of Kydonia and Apokoronas