“A monk's first concern, night and day, should be not to hurt or trouble his brother monks.”

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Saint Nimatullah Kassab4

Lebanese Maronite monk and saint 1808–1858

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“A monk's first concern, night and day, should be not to hurt or trouble his brother monks.”

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