“Pain is the deepest thing in life. At the time of lust man is floating on the surface of life; but at the time of pain he goes to the depth. Pain purifies the heart. Pain purifies man more than 1000 sermons and more than reading 1000 books. One hour of suffering purifies the heart internally.” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #coptic #orthodox #orthodoxy #suffering #christianity #martyrdom #faith #hope #trust #pain #glory #salvation #heaven