Lamentations 1:2Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

To truly mourn before God, one must separate oneself from the distractions of the world and humanity, embracing a death to worldly attachments and solitude in spirit. The esteemed Barsonophius once advised a monk preparing for a life of silence and solitude in the beloved chamber of prayerful sorrow, saying, "The release from all concerns will enable you to draw near to the stillness of silence; if you do not condemn yourself, you will reside within it; and if you let go of every bond with humanity, you will inherit the stillness and its treasures."