 His earlier work with his father and experience as a medic during the war gave him some skill in healing, and many people came to the Lavra seeking his help.The Archimandrite Abbot of the monastery of the lavra blessed Hieromonk Joseph in this work and allowed him to settle in a small house near the cemetery of the monastery, so as not to disturb the other monks.There the venerable Amphilochius spent 20 years ministering to the sick.