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St. Isaac of Nineveh on Divine Rest - Orthodox (Matthew 11:28-30)

Source: St. Isaac of Nineveh50 words

"The soul finds rest in communion with God—this is hesychia, sacred stillness. As we draw near to Christ in prayer, our inner turbulence calms. The yoke becomes light when we are joined to Him who carries all things by His word." — St. Isaac of Nineveh. Orthodox: rest as hesychia.

Topics & Themes

hesychiastillnesscommunionprayerinner calm

Scripture References

Matthew 11:28-30

Emotional Tone

peacecomfortjoy

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adults

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