Godunov (№ 428351)

Quote Explanation: [The named Patriarch Filaret in a conversation with Ivan Sapieha, Krakow, dungeon, the fourth year of Filaret's imprisonment.] This episode very clearly demonstrates the strength of mind of Filaret Romanov. Being imprisoned, in chains, he did not break, but continued to fight for the Fatherland. He not only did not buy into Sapieha's promises, but also emerged as the unconditional winner in the verbal duel. Sapega, not finding what to answer, leaves the dungeon. Filaret Romanov was a great man. IMHO, this is one of the best representatives of humanity in history and, along with His Holiness Patriarch Hermogenes, is the best of the spiritual pastors of our people.