Venerable Sophian, as a young novice, struggled deeply with obedience. One day, his elder told him to water a dry stick planted upside down. Despite the absurdity, Sophian obeyed without question, watering the stick daily. After three years, the stick miraculously sprouted and grew into a tree, a testament to Sophian's unwavering obedience and faith.

O, Venerable Sophian, pray to God for us!

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