The first of the virtues

Words of Life - 7 December 2017
 Saint Nectarios of Pentapolis

Patience is a virtue, given that it’s the fruit of hope in God. Sorrow leads to patience, patience to a tried and tested character and a tested character to hope. And, in the end, this hope doesn’t disappoint. Patience is the first among the virtues, because it’s the crown of our salvation.