Hieromonk Gregory (confessor of the Kutlumush cell of the Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian, Holy Mount Athos

The goal of monks and laity is a common one: to achieve deification. The idea that the task of a Christian is only to become better, cleaner, kinder, is due to Western influences. God wants people to reach holiness. The Church gives us everything necessary for this - Holy Communion, Repentance, Baptism and other sacraments. With their help, we are called and can become saints, not just good ones. - Hieromonk Gregory (confessor of the Kutlumush cell of the Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian, Holy Mount Athos