Eli of Enon
Samaritan of Enon. He is the Elder of the village and takes under his Protection the young Benjamin martyred by Alexander:
"You would end up becoming wicked by staying here. The Heart hardens when injustice lasts too long. And it is too hard."
Character and Appearance
An old man, almost a centenarian, half Confessiongle, but still vigorous. In his youth he must have been as strong as an oak from these regions. He is as tall as Jesus, Good but bent by Age.
Apostolic Journey
Deeply believing, he rejoices that the young Benjamin can Following Jesus:"You are happy, you who, thanks to your age, are delivered from all chains and who can follow the Truth without anything holding you back from following it, not even the will of a father or a mother. It seems providential now what for so many years seemed a punishment. God is good."He will encourage Benjamin to forgive Alexander who has become Confessiongle:
- "And forgive the unfortunate."- "Why? Forgive, Yes. But why unfortunate?"
- "Because he blasphemed the Lord and the light went out in his eyes. None of us can fear him anymore. He is in the Darkness and infirmity. Fearsome power of God!..."[1]
His Name
Eli in Aramaic means "My God".
Where is he mentioned in the work?
EMV 574