Week 7 - Thursday

Bible Passage

Ephesians 4:2-3

“...with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”

Quote

Tamav Ireni insisted on the importance of living in a community. "While it is up to each nun to decide on the level of austerity appropriate for her, our life is still essentially built on partnership and love."

Tamav Ireni didn't run a convent like a traditional mother superior -- she emphasised the importance of leading a community in a democratic way.

"I don't like to point to the sisters' faults and shortcomings. Words of love and encouragement are more effective." Still, despite her non-confrontational, non-aggressive philosophy, Tamav Ireni was anything but a submissive, introverted woman. She was reputed for being outspoken and not budging once she took a stand.