External works are not effective without inner work – Sts Barsanuphius and John 6 June 2016 By Andrew Leave a Comment Sts Barsanuphius and JohnShare this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Unless a man is assisted by inner work according to the will of God, he labours in vain at what is external. — Igumen Chariton of Valamo: /The Art of Prayer: An Orthodox Anthology/ p233 Related