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St Basil the Great, tr. Lowther Clarke, 1925

Rule 107: If a Man Says He Wants to Join the Brotherhood But is Hindered, as Often…

To hinder the desire of the good is fraught with danger; it is not, however, safe to give the new comer an opportunity of discussing outside things alien to the godly life. But there is better hope when the new comer gives himself to the internal affairs of the monastery and brings with him no cares from outside.

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