Elder Arsenios the Cave-Dweller (1886-1983) Quotes

“Elder Arsenios continued, “During a major feast, Elder Joseph had such a strong desire to partake of the Holy Mysteries that his tears turned the ground to mud, and he berated himself as unworthy of the Body and Blood of our Saviour. “While in that state of great compunction, the dark cave suddenly lit up with heavenly light. He lifted his eyes. What did he see? A heavenly angel, holding in his hands a spoon with the Body and Blood of our Master. The angel whispered, ‘The Body and Blood of Christ. Monk Joseph, the servant of God, takes communion.’ The angel gave him Communion and disappeared.”
― Joseph Dionysiatis, Elder Arsenios the Cave-Dweller (1886-1983)