"The biggest surprise, however, came during the procession around the church with the blessing of the water. When he w…"

"While being unconcerned with matters of jurisdictions, Archbishop John was ruthless and intolerant towards Clergy who…"

"How difficult is to please you people. I celebrate too long and he too short!"

"Sanctity is not just a virtue. It is an attainment of such spiritual height, that the abundance of God’s grace which …"

"Many were aware that it was not necessary to ask Vladika to visit someone. The Lord Himself inspired him where and to…"

"We would go to Vladika to get his blessing before exams. One time I went and he said, “Why are you asking for my bles…"

"His incredible, self imposed, ascetic restriction on sleeping in bed was known to many. For 44 years of his monastic …"

"If he was in his room and you wanted to see him, you didn’t just knock and wait for him to respond. What you did was …"

"As an Altar Attendant... observing, especially during Eucharist, the intensity and power of his praying was spell bin…"

"A moleben was sung, after which Vladika, standing before a lectern, was delivering a sermon. I was standing next to m…"