Since you became minister of the church, you began to see it. The woman depicted in the icon folded her hands in a prayerful gesture for the whole world, her eyes were always closed, and there was painful fatigue on her haggard face. The picture exuded a silent mystery. Mother Teresa, who experienced a lot of suffering, remained captured in the painting, smelling of scented oil and candles.

And now, having once again stayed in the evening to clean the church, now you stood at the icon and swept the floor. But raising your eyes up and looking at the picture, you suddenly notice that the woman had her eyes open and was looking straight at you. Her lips stretched into a predatory smile...