Compiled by the schema-abbot of the Pskov-Pechersky Monastery Savva [Ostapenko] (1898–1980)
- Upon waking up you in bed, first of all, remember God and place the sign of the cross on you.
- Do not start your day without a prayer rule.
- Throughout the whole day, anywhere and in any task you do, turn your mind to God in short prayers.
- Prayers are the wings of a soul, they make the soul the throne of God. All the power of spiritual people lies in their prayers.
- For God to hear your prayer, you need to pray not with the tip of your tongue, but with your heart.
- Let none of those around you be left in the morning without your sincere greetings.
- Do not give up praying when the enemy makes you feel insensitive. He who forces himself to pray with a callous soul is superior to the one who prays with tears.
- You need to know the New Testament with your mind and with your heart, learn from it constantly; Do not interpret anything you don't understand yourself but ask holy fathers for clarification.
- Take holy water praying for the sanctification of your soul and body - do not forget to drink it.
- Pray with the greetings of gratitude to the Queen of Heaven - “Virgin Mother of God, rejoice...” often, if possible every hour or even more often.
- In your free time, read the writings of holy fathers and teachers of spiritual life.
- In temptations and adversities, read the Psalter and the prayer canon to the Most Holy Theotokos “We are kept in adversity by many...” for she is our only Intercessor.