The Robber

St. Serapion, the second century Bishop of Antioch, saw a poor beggar beside the road, and gave him his cloak.

As he walked on, he met another who was shivering, and he gave that one his tunic.

He then sat down naked, holding the holy Gospel.

"Who has taken your clothes, father?" a friend asked.

Pointing to the Gospel, he said, "This is the robber."