Thaddeus of Vitovnica Quote

We are usually angered when someone insults us, until Divine Grace comes upon us. When we receive Grace, we no longer feel hurt when others insult us but remain quiet and peaceful, as though the insult was not directed at us at all.

Thaddeus of Vitovnica

We are usually angered when someone insults us, until Divine Grace comes upon us. When we receive Grace, we no longer feel hurt when others insult us but remain quiet and peaceful, as though the insult was not directed at us at all.

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About Thaddeus of Vitovnica

Thaddeus of Vitovnica (Serbian: Тадеј Витовнички, romanized: Tadej Vitovnički; born Tomislav Štrbulović, 10 October 1914 – 13 April 2003), also known as Elder Thaddeus (Serbian: Старац Тадеј, romanized: Starac Tadej) was a Serbian Orthodox archimandrite, starets and author, most known for his idea that "our thoughts determine [the outcome of] our lives". He was the hegumen of several Serbian monasteries, most notably of Vitovnica Monastery, and a spiritual father. He is venerated as a folk saint by several Orthodox Christians, although he has not yet been canonised by the Eastern Orthodox Church.