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| Saint Theodosius Photo by Elena Chochkova |
History
Saint Theodosius loved the Lord so
deeply, he wanted to spend all his time alone with Him. He tried to be a hermit
(a monk who lived all by himself), but he was so wise and holy, many others
came to learn from him. So he started a monastery. But being around so many
people who admired him was troubling for Saint Theodosius. He went up a mountain
to live in a cave. He would tie himself upright with a rope so that he could
stand in prayer all night, even if he fell asleep.
Activity
Saint Theodosius had a very humble
life. In fact, he ate only dates, carobs, veggies and beans, and just a little
of these things, because he was really only hungry for God. Here’s a quick
recipe that will give you an idea of how Saint Theodosius ate.
Date, Nut and Carob Snacks
• 1 cup dates
• 3/4 cup walnuts, cashews or pecans
• 1/4 cup carob powder
Process all ingredients in a food processor until fine and sticky.
Shape into 1” balls. If the mixture is too dry to stick together, add a splash of water and process again.
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