Elder Amphilochios+ of Patmos on Love of Christ
“When someone opens your heart, I’d like him to find nothing there but Christ…I ask you to put this order into practice: as much as you can, try to cultivate your love toward Christ’s own person. You must reach the point that whenever you mention His name, tears run from your eyes. Your hearts must be truly ablaze. Then He will be your Teacher, your Guide, your Brother, your Father, your Elder….Pay no attention to things earthly and passing. Be concerned
– Quoted in ‘Precious Vessels of the Holy Spirit’