“The power of Geronda’s pure prayer affected not just himself but even nature around him. When Geronda was praying, wild birds would come to the windows of his cell and peck at the panes.  One would think that this was the activity of the devil to hinder him from prayer. But, in fact the wild birds were attracted by Geronda’s space prayer.”                 Elder Joseph Hesychast                                                                                                                                           ~My Elder Joseph