"There came to my mind an Athonite anecdote, typical of the monastic sense of humour, about an elder who was celebrating the pre-dawn service with his disciples. Disturbed by the noise of the nearby frogs, he went out of the chapel to remonstrate. âFrogs,â he said, âweâve just completed the Midnight Office and are starting Matins: would you mind keeping quiet until weâve finished.â Whereupon the frogs replied, âWeâve just completed Matins and are starting the First Hour: would you mind keeping quiet until weâve finished.â"
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