“Many who come to the Orthodox faith are later surprised to learn the rigor and endurance required to lead an Orthodox life, perhaps as a result of entering into the Church too quickly. (The standard in the early Church was three years, which may be a lesson to our impatient times). Still others enter the Church with a strong sense they have something to “teach” the Orthodox Holy Tradition – they are smarter than the Church Fathers on matters of doctrine, society, and morality…”
(Article in asna.ca archives)