Fear Not

A Spiritual Journey of Faith and Freedom

by Father Cyrille Argenti

“I touch on all this to demonstrate that, at age 71, and after 39 years in the priesthood, I am still constantly discovering the meaning of this or that liturgical text. I am still becoming Orthodox. And this is the fundamental idea I wish to communicate, because I have the impression that becoming Orthodox takes a whole lifetime. The wealth and depth of the Christian faith is such that one can always advance in it. And Orthodox Tradition is so stunning that one can always discover more. Let us never think we know it all. We must continually discover the meaning of Scripture and the liturgy. I myself am constantly seeking and discovering. Christ said: ‘Seek, you will find’ (Matt 7:7). Do not ever think: ‘I am Orthodox and soand-so is not.’ No, it is far better to say: ‘I am becoming Orthodox.’ I haven’t finished becoming Orthodox and neither have you!” —Father Cyrille A few days before going into a coma, Father Cyrille dictated: “Dear friends, Thanks to God and to your prayers, which have been heard. I am still among you. At an especially critical moment, I made myself read the account of the resurrection of Lazarus, and the word of Christ to Martha: ‘Whosoever believes in me shall never die.’ This was my opportunity to agree to meet Him, if He were willing. And I realised that this meeting is the essential purpose of human existence. All else is mere vanity, but Christ is risen indeed.

Cover type: Soft
Edition #1 by Alexander Press.
ISBN: 1-896800-56-4