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Ostrov (The Island): Jesus Prayer as Casting - Orthodox (1 Peter 5:7)

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Father Anatoly in Ostrov casts anxiety through the Jesus Prayer—"Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner"—continuous prayer that releases continuous anxiety. Orthodox spirituality sees 1 Peter 5:7 practiced through hesychasm: the Jesus Prayer is casting method; repetition enables release. "Casting all your anxieties"—all, continuously, through continuous prayer. Anatoly's peace came from practiced casting; his tranquility was hesychast fruit. "He cares for you"—experience His care through the prayer that connects. Cast through prayer; receive care in stillness.

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Jesus Prayerhesychasmcontinuousstillnesspracticed casting

Scripture References

1 Peter 5:7

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peacecomforttrust

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