Hyperechius
monk
Abba Hyperechius was one of the Desert Fathers quoted in the Apophthegmata Patrum (Sayings of the Desert Fathers).
Quotes edit
- Ward, Benedicta (1984). The sayings of the Desert Fathers: the alphabetical collection. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications.
- Abba Hyperechius said, 'As the lion is terrible to wild asses, so is the experienced monk to desires.'
- Saying 1
- He also said, 'It is better to eat meat and drink wine and not to eat the flesh of one's brethren through slander.'
- Saying 4
- He also said, 'It was through whispering that the serpent drove Eve out of Paradise, so he who speaks against his neighbour will be like the serpent, for he corrupts the soul of him who listens to him and he does not save his own soul.'
- Saying 5
- He also said, 'A monk's treasure is voluntary poverty. Lay up treasure in heaven, brother, for there are the ages of quiet and bliss without end.'
- Saying 6
- He also said, Let your thoughts be ever in the kingdom of heaven and soon you will possess it as an heritage.'
- Saying 7