Father, I am waiting in front of the gate of my soul waiting for you to enter as a Ruler in the chamber of my sinful heart. Come, Good Jesus, in the temple of my heart and bring me the joy and hope of salvation. Come, Jesus, inside my weeping lonely soul and make it the throne of the Holy Trinity and temple of youth Holy Spirit. Come, and instead angels and other people, I will chant to you alone Hosanna and Alleluia.

Come, I am calling You. Come, I am waiting for You. Please, come because its dark outside and dark is also in the chamber of my heart.

(Translation from Mi-e dor de Cer, Viața părintelui Ioanichie Bălan, Editura Mănăstirea Sihăstria, Vânători-Neamț,  2010, p. 193)