Before he became a monk, Paisie was a soldier in World War II. During a particularly brutal battle, he found himself pinned down, bullets whizzing past. He prayed fervently, vowing to dedicate his life to God if he survived. Miraculously, a shell exploded nearby, but he was unharmed. He took this as a sign and, after the war, embraced monastic life, becoming known for his humility, wisdom, and deep prayer life. Venerable Paisie, pray for us! #OrthodoxSaints #Prayer #Faith #MonkLife #Romania