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Our father among the [[saint]]s '''Theophan the Recluse''' (1815 - 1894) was the [[bishop]] of Tambov in Russia. He was a prolific author, especially on the subjects of the Christian life and the training of youth in the faith. His [[feast day]] is celebrated on [[January 6]] or [[January 10|10]].
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==Quote==
Monasticism itself is a perpetual labor of conquering passions and uprooting them in order that, being in a pure and immaculate state, one may preserve oneself before the face of God. This, then, is your task! Give your attention to it, and direct all your powers towards it.
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