Venerable Dorotheus, zealous for a life pleasing to God, went to the koinonia of Abba Seridus, where he found great fasters, among whom stood out the holy Varsanuphius and Abba John. Imitating them, Dorotheus established a hospital for suffering monks, receiving help from his pious brother. One day, a young man came to him, wishing to become a monk, but the igumen, fearing for the safety of the monastery, doubted his intentions. The young man, Dosifei, was a relative of a voivode and, inspired by stories about the holy city of Jerusalem, decided to see the holy places. In Gethsemane, he met a woman who, being the Most Holy Theotokos, gave him three commandments: to fast, not to eat meat, and to pray more often.
Dosifei, returning, began to strictly observe these commandments, which caused concern among his companions. They brought him to the monastery to Abba Dorotheus, who, having received a blessing from Varsanuphius, accepted the young man. Dorotheus took care of Dosifei, teaching him obedience and humility. Dosifei served the sick, showing meekness and trying to avoid anger. He often cried when he made mistakes and sought forgiveness from his mentor. Dorotheus, seeing his diligence, supported him on the path of correction.
Following Dorotheus's instructions, Dosifei sewed clothes for the brothers and did not complain when his work was given to others. He also showed humility when the igumen punished him for questions about the Holy Scripture, accepting this as a lesson. Venerable Dorotheus always reminded him of prayer and the need to remember God. When Dosifei fell ill, he continued to refuse his own will, even when offered treatment, and tried not to lose heart.
Eventually, Dosifei, suffering from illness, asked Varsanuphius to let him go, to which he replied that soon the mercy of God would come. After his death, Saint Varsanuphius confirmed that Dosifei was before the Most Holy Trinity, which amazed the other monks who had not seen his deeds. However, through his obedience and humility, Dosifei attained great glory in the Kingdom of Heaven.
