HOLY MEN OF MOUNT ATHOS:
(From the Introduction):
Life of Euthymios the Younger written by his disciple Basil, who later became a bishop near Thessalonike.
Euthymios, who became a hermit on Athos in the mid-ninth century, exemplifies the type of Byzantine monk who embraced a range of monastic experience during the course of his career and was frequently on the move: after a brief period of marriage, he took monastic vows at a cenobitic monastery on Mount Olympos in Bithynia, then moved to Athos where he lived as a hermit, spent some time on a pillar in Thessalonike as a stylite, founded a double monastery (men's & women's) at Peristerai on Mount Chortiates, and at the end of his life moved to a solitary cave on an island. He was one of the pioneers on the Holy Mountain, where he had several extended periods of residence and tried to bring some organization and more formal liturgical services to the scattered hermits who were living there before the foundation of cenobitic monasteries. Among the noteworthy features of his life is a vivid description of the three years he spent as a recluse in an Athonite cave, subsisting on foraged plants, his clothes reduced to ragged threads, at the mercy of the elements, his body ravaged by vermin. Also useful and important is Basil's detailed account of the foundation of the monastery of Saint Andrew at Peristerai, in which he was supported by generous donations from the local population. The church of the holy monastery still stands today.
PART TWO: THE WISDOM OF ELDER PORPHYRIOS
On the Church
On Divine Eros
On Prayer
On Spiritual Struggle
On the Monastic Life
On the Mystery of Repentance
On Love for One’s Neighbor
On Divine Providence
On the Upbringing of Children
On Dispositions of the Heart
On Creation
On Illness
On the Gift of Clear Sight
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PART ONE: THE LIFE OF SAINT PORPHYRIOS
Saint Porphyrios, a Greek hieromonk who died in 1991, stands in the long tradition of charismatic spiritual guides in the Orthodox Church which continues from the apostolic age down to figures such as Saint Seraphim of Sarov and Staretz Silouan in modern times. In this book he tells the story of his life and, in simple, deeply reflected and profoundly wise words, he expounds the Christian faith for today.
The vibrant personality of Saint Porphyrios at all times shines through his words with great transparency and charm. In his introduction to the Greek edition Bishop Irenaeus of Chania writes: 'The words of blessed Elder Porphyrios are the words of a holy Father, of a man with the gift of clear sight, who was ever retiring, humble, simple and ardent and whose life was a true and authentic witness to Christ, to His truth and to His joy. Through his presence, love, prayer, counsel and guidance he supported an untold number of people in the difficult hours of illness, mourning, pain, loss of faith and death. He is a god-bearing Father of our days, a true priest and teacher who in his ascetic way fell in love with Christ and faithfully served his fellow man.'
This book was compiled after Saint Porphyrios's death from an archive of notes and cassette recordings of his reminiscences, conversations and words of guidance, and was first published in Greek in 2003. Since its publication in English in 2005 it has been reprinted five times.
… Stricken with leprosy, he came to see it not as a curse, but as a special favor from heaven and a personal calling from Christ, the One who sets the contest.
… the illness was destroying the members of his body—eyes, hands and feet—so that in the end he remained immobile. Yet this praiseworthy man was destroying every conceivable passion and vice, reaching blessed dispassion and perfect obedience to the will of God and to his spiritual father, becoming a man of most fervent prayer par excellence.
… his noble, broad smile preached more effectively than the strongest preacher. For this reason his cell had become a font of spiritual rebirth; it was there that both healthy and ailing people found courage.
(From the eulogy delivered by the Saint’s spiritual son, Father Evmenios)
Published by Mr. Stamatios Frazelos and The Greek Orthodox Monastery of the Theotokos the Life Giving Spring - Dunlap, California
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NIKA
А son of а wealthy government official, St. Nephon was sent from Alexandria to Constantinople to further his studies. Having succumbed to the temptations of the great metropolis, he then pleased God with а life of deep repentance, ascetic struggles, watchfulness, and prayer. His fiery repentance cleansed his heart and he became а vessel of the Holy Spirit. He was then ordained bishop of the Church of Constantiana in Cyprus, where he distinguished himself as а shepherd of souls.
His life was generally unknown as it was only recorded in ancient Byzantine manuscripts treasured in the monasteries of the Holy Mountain Athos. This book presents the life and timeless wisdom of Saint Nephon which are especially relevant to the youth of our times.
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Chapter 1. Psalm 63. Talk given by the elder to the monks of the Monastery of the Transfiguration (Meteora), on March 9, 1968.
Chapter 2. Psalm 17. Original delivery was in the spring of 1969, at the Monastery of the Transfiguration (Meteora)
Chapter 3. Psalm 110. Interpretation took place during the pre-festal period of the Nativity, on December 20, 1969, at the Monastery of the Transfiguration (Meteora).
Chapter 4. Psalm 88 . Interpretation took place on July 1, 1972, at the Monastery of the Transfiguration (Meteora)
Chapter 5. Psalm 81. Talk given by the elder at the Convent of the Holy Theodores (Meteora) on September 12, 1972.
Chapter 6. Psalm 90. Talk originally given on February 24, 1973, for the novices at the Convent of the Holy Theodores, Meteora.
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THE ELDER EUMENIOS SARIDAKIS - “ The Meek and Humble of Heart”
Written by: Anthony Charlambos Saridakis
6th Edition Improved
Heraklion Press 2021
Translated in English in 2023 by: Fr. Nicholas Palis
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Elder Ephraim of Philotheou & Arizona: “Watchfulness: The Art of War with the Demons”
Homily delivered at Holy Monastery Philotheou on April 25th, 1976.
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Translated by: Alexis Trader
Published by: St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood, 2008
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This powerful memoir tells the story of a Greek youth who, out of a desire to know the truth empirically, began to experiment in yoga, hypnotism, and various occult techniques. Eventually drawn back to the Faith of his forefathers—Orthodox Christianity—he visited the ancient monastic republic of Mount Athos in his native Greece, where he was brought to a knowledge of the Truth of Jesus Christ by the saintly Elder Paisios (1924–1994). Nevertheless, believing he had only found “part of the truth” on the Holy Mountain, he chose to give the “same opportunity” to Hindu yogis that he had given to Elder Paisios and other Orthodox monks. Thus, at the age of twenty-five, he embarked on a trip to India, where he undertook his search in the ashrams of three famous gurus, one of whom was worshipped as a god. His experiences in India, along with his subsequent encounters with Elder Paisios on Mount Athos, are recounted in the present book in vivid detail.
Popular in Greece since its first publication there in 2001, The Gurus, the Young Man, and Elder Paisios is a page-turning narrative of both outward adventures and inward struggles. What stands out most in this book, however, is the radiant image of Elder Paisios, possessed of divine gifts, laboring in prayer for his fellow man, and overflowing with unconditional love. Through this, one sees the uncreated Source of the elder’s love and of the author’s spiritual transformation: the true God-man Jesus Christ, Who honors man’s personal freedom while drawing him, through love, into everlasting union with Himself.
Elder Ephraim of Philotheou & Arizona:
On the Holy Name of Christ
“Keep the prayer and it will get you out of all your difficulties” -St Joseph the Hesychast and Cave-dweller
Homily delivered at H.M. Philotheou, Athos on March 16th, 1988.
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Elder Ephraim of Philotheou & Arizona: “The Mystery of Prayer” - Homily delivered at H.M. Philotheou, Athos on November 30th, 1976.
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Elder Ephraim of Philotheou & Arizona: “On Prayer and Memory of Death” - Homily delivered at Philotheou on July 25th, 1989.
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Elder Ephraim of Philotheou & Arizona: “About Geronda Joseph and the Synodia” - Homily delivered at Philotheou on August 10, 1984
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Apostasy and Antichrist
Written by: Archimandrite Panteleimon
Published by: Holy Trinity Monastery - Jordanville, N.Y. 1978
Translated by: Deacon Lev Puhalo & Vasili Novakshonoff
1. The Visible Universe as a Revelation about the Creator
2. Creation
3. The Miracle of Light
4. A New Babylon
5. The Kingdom of Heaven
6. The Invisible World
7. Satan and his Angels
8. The Beginning of the End of the World
9. The Appearance of Antichrist
10. The Epoch of Antichrist
11. Two Prophets
12. The Third Period
13. The Conversion of the Jews
14. The Last Judgement
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Elder Ephraim of Philotheou & Arizona:
"On the Tears of the Most Holy Theotokos"
Homily delivered at the Holy Monastery of Philotheou on January 26th, 1987.
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Elder Ephraim of Philotheou & Arizona:
"The Dreadful Hour of Death"
Homily delivered at H.M. Philotheou, Mt. Athos Novermber 11th, 1984
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The Feasts of the Lord: An Introduction to the Twelve Feasts and Orthodox Christology
Chapter 12: Pentecost (pages 307-333)
Metropolitan of Nafpaktos Hierotheos
Birth of the Theotokos Monastery - Levadia, Greece
Translated by: Esther Williams
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Spiritual Instruction and Discourses - Volume 2 - Part 2
The Authentic Seal - Ormylia Publishing 1999
+Holy Cenobium of the Annuniciation of the Mother of God - Ormylia (Halkidiki) Greece
PART 2:
1. Catechism on Prayer, 2. Papa-Dimitris Gagastathis, 3. Martyrdom: A Fundamental Element of Orthodox Monasticism, 4. Athonite Life and Human Society, 5. The Prayer of the Holy Mountain: Yesterday and Today, 6. Saint Nicholas: Our Herald to God, 7. The Ease of Violence and the Violence of Ease, 8. Orthodox Spirituality and the Technological Revolution, 9. The Benediction of the Saints of Athos on the Land of Macedonia, 10. Walk in Newness, 11. Elder Sophrony of Essex
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Empirical Dogmatics of the Orthodox Catholic Church According to the Spoken Teaching of Father John Romanides VOLUME 2: Holy Trinity - Creation - Fall - Incarnation - Church - Life After Death Metropolitan Hierotheos Vlachos of Nafpaktos
Birth of the Theotokos Monastery (Pelagia) - Levadia, Greece
Excerpt from: Part 3 - The Fall: Chapter 2 - Ancestral Sin(pages 172-178)
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From: The Feasts of the Lord: An Introduction to the Twelve Feasts and Orthodox Christology
Chapter 11: The Divine Ascension
Published by: Birth of the Theotokos Monastery - Levadia, Greece
Translated into English: Esther Williams
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