commemorationofstpoimen Archives • Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

One of the brethren said to him, “If I see a brother whose conduct is wicked, I do not feel comfortable to bring him to my cell. On the other hand, if his conduct is good, I rejoice and bring him to my cell cheerfully.” The saint replied, “If you treat well the brother who is good, then you must treat that brother whose works are inferior with a double portion of goodness, for he is sick and needs healing.” – on the life of St Poimen. . #commemorationofstpoimen #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodoxy #orthodox

One of the brethren said to him, “If I see a brother whose conduct is wicked, I do not feel …