Atos 13

Philoxenus of Mabbug

Atos 13:2

And in every place is it written concerning them that they fasted and prayed. "And while they were fasting and praying, the Holy Spirit said to them, Separate ye unto Me Paul and Barnabas for the work whereunto I have called them." — 13 Ascetic Discourses, Discourse 11 -- On Abstinence

Atos 13:22

And that also which was said by the Lord unto Samuel, "I have found a man according to My heart," testified unto the purity of David's heart, and it is well known that simplicity is born of purity of heart. — 13 Ascetic Discourses, Discourse 4 -- On Faith: First Discourse on Simplicity