Venerable Cleopa once encountered a wolf on the road. Instead of fear, he felt compassion. He knelt, prayed for the wolf, and commanded it in the name of Jesus Christ to go into the forest and harm no one. The wolf, as if understanding, turned and disappeared into the woods. His profound faith transformed a fearsome beast into a symbol of obedience to God's will.

Let us pray to #VenerableCleopa, that through his intercessions, God may grant us the strength to overcome our fears and transform our own inner "wolves" into meekness and love. #Saints #OrthodoxChristian #Prayer #Faith #Miracle