Patiently abiding in prayer signifies a man’s renunciation of himself. St. Isaac the SyriantrueorthodoxSeptember 10, 2018Wisdom from the FathersLove is the fruit of prayer … Patiently abiding in prayer signifies a man’s renunciation of himself. Therefore the self-denial of the soul turns into love for God. (St. Isaac the Syrian, Homily, 43) Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Email