St. Seraphim of Vyritsa loved the
youth very much. Then the young people didn't go to church almost at all and
the Elder rejoiced very much when they would visit him. Father Seraphim used to
say that the role of the youth will be very great in the future revival of the
ecclesiastical life. He also used to say that there will come a time when
corruption and lewdness among the youth will reach the utmost point. There will
hardly be any virgin youth left. They will see their lack of punishment and
will think that everything is allowable for them to satisfy their desires. God
will call them, however, and they will realize that it will not be possible for
them to continue such a life. Then in various ways they will be led tο God. In
many people there will be a tendency towards the ascetic life. They who
formerly were sinners and alcoholics will fill the churches and they will feel
great thirst for the spiritual life. Many will become monastics. The
monasteries will open and the churches will be full of believers. The young
will go οn ρilgrimages tο the holy lands. That time will be beautiful. That
today they are sinning greatly, will lead them tο a deeper repentance. Just
like the candle before it goes out, it shines strongly and throws sparks; with
its light, it enlightens the surrounding darkness; thus, it will be the
Church's life in the last age. And that time is near.
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