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Wednesday January 14 2026, 01H11
B. Odo, Mon. 3 lect.
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Why is it that the two Romans who went to Abba Macarius, did not, during the whole period of three years which they lived [near him] come to him and ask him, or any other aged man, questions about the thoughts? The old man said, 'Because the elder brother was exceedingly wise, and perfect and humble. Had he gone to Abba Macarius, or to one of the other old men, his perfection would have been revealed, and he would have [received] praise throughout Scete from the Fathers, who would have wondered, saying, How is it that a young man has become perfect in three years'? It is, however, not right for us to make ourselves like to these two brothers, and to neglect the doctrine of the old men. As for the two brothers, the elder was perfect, and the younger was humble, and learned from him.'
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