![]() ![]() ![]() For instance, longing for death is suggested not in the sense of suicide, but more a longing to be united to God fully, which is realized when a saint leaves this world. But if you contemplate even the virtues that seem weird, they do in fact make sense. Also, some of these virtues might shock the average westerner, such as "longing for death". It is important to note that some of the virtues listed apply to ascetics and monks, such as "sleeping on a hard bed". ![]() Peter of Damascus provides a comprehensive list of 228 virtues. However, there are actually hundreds of virtues. In The Philokalia St. Often we think of love, courage, patience, honesty and the like. When the modern person thinks of the virtues only a few noble and gracious ones may come to mind.
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