Commemoration of a Monk

Life

Commemoration of a monk who died joyfully, because in his life he had judged no one. This monk was lazy, careless, and unmindful of prayer, but throughout his whole life he had not judged a single person. And when he was dying, he was cheerful. When the brethren asked him how he could die cheerfully with so many sins, he answered: "I saw just now the angels, who showed me a scroll with my numerous sins. I said to them: the Lord has said: 'Judge not, that ye be not judged.' I have never judged anyone, and I trust in the mercy of God that He will not judge me." And the angels tore up the scroll. Hearing this, the monks were filled with wonder and edification.