Archimandrite Parthenius

"When women are with Christ, they are equal to men, and sometimes even stronger in their feats and sacrifice. Just how many female martyrs are there in Christian history, who had proven to be braver than the strongest men. Thus, every nun, who would remain faithful to the end to the calling and testifies the Resurrection, like the Myrrh-bearing women, would be considered a light in the Kingdom which Christ opened for us. Therefore, be brave and do not be afraid!"

- Archimandrite Parthenius

(extract from the sermon delivered at the Vespers of the feast of St. George the Triumphant).