Dear Brother [Fr. Herman],<\/p>\n
Christ is Risen!<\/p>\n
Glory be to God that you arrived on Athos\u2014may God grant that your stay be fruitful, both for now and the future.<\/p>\n
We are fine. We are all at Wildwood after serving Liturgy for St. Nicholas. Today is cold and foggy, after a week or two of hot weather. OW is just over half done. The brothers are fine, as long as I watch over them. Br. David wants to stay, but has to face the temptation of his parents\u2019 visit yet. Guma is usually my consolation, but sometimes difficult. Sergei is all right as long as I don\u2019t expect too much for him\u2014but he\u2019s all moods.<\/p>\n
The two little goats are very lovable. The goat\u2019s milk is very good\u2014just like cow\u2019s milk, but richer. The sisters are fine. Svir has been staying with them for a week and is very happy.<\/p>\n
Fr. Alexey is fine and very calm. There are already problems\u2014Liuba wants more money for her house, and now it looks like she won\u2019t give it. They were to have services on Sunday at the rented hall again.<\/p>\n
We are working well. I get time for writing only on Sundays\u2014if this were a permanent situation I wouldn\u2019t get much done. The two of us can accomplish much, but separately not much, I think.<\/p>\n
Give thanks to God for everything, and take what you can of value from the old world. May God return you safely. We miss you!<\/p>\n
With love in Christ,
\nUnworthy Hieromonk Seraphim<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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