Venerable Basil of Poiana Mărului, known for his ascetic life, faced a severe test. While he was in solitude, a vision of a beautiful woman tempted him. Recognizing it as a demonic illusion, he plunged his hand into a fire, choosing pain over spiritual corruption. Through this act of self-inflicted suffering, he overcame the temptation and deepened his spiritual resolve. Let us pray to Saint Basil, that through his intercession, we may be granted strength to resist temptations and remain steadfast in our faith.

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