A Greek carpenter born in Cappadocia, he became a monk on Mount Athos and lived long as a hermit before crowds came seeking his counsel. He spoke of prayer with images from daily life, from the bird and the workshop, and reminded people that pain borne for another is already prayer.
In their own words
Remember that God sees you; do not forget him, and he will not forget you.
Spiritual Counsels
A single sigh of pain for one's neighbour is worth more than hours of self-centred prayer.