Saturday, August 31 : Saint Nerses Chnorhali
I was similar to the bad servant, Who for the talents entrusted does not earn anything; And even surpassing it, Because I lost the gift of grace. I did not duplicate your talent, Neither quadruple, nor increase by five, So that I reign completely The ten cities of the senses. But I buried my only talent underground, By packing it up in the veil of vices; I did not put the money at the bank So you might ask for interest. (…) To you, O Savior of my soul, I want to cry for these words: “Since it is still in my hands to do good, Give me the grace to please you. So I will hear the joyful sentence Like the faithful servant: “Enter the Heavenly House, In the joy of your Lord!
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