Love

Many travelers on religious pilgrimage to the Middle East have heard the true story of Father Demetrius, a priest of the Orthodox, Eastern Rite Church. Father Demetrius was a good and a strong Christian man. Like so many others in the Orthodox Church, he was a man for whom the prayer of Jesus was very important. He was a man who had been graced with a special talent for teaching other people to enrich their lives through prayer. He was a man who cared very deeply about other people. He was a man who was much loved by the people to whom he ministered in the city.

One day, a tragic riot occurred, causing extensive property damage. One family lost all its possessions: the family dwelling, the family business, the furniture, the clothing— everything was destroyed. Friends and relatives provided assistance, of course, including Father Demetrius. He volunteered to help the youngest daughter in the family who appeared to be especially in need. Father Demetrius…