I agree with you completely Alex, but it doesnt stop NATO posturing. His parting words to me which I will translate have remained with me to this day- " My child" he said, " it does not matter so much where you pursue your life in Christ, that is, whether you choose to be a monk or return to society and pursue a layman's lifeall that matters is that we flee from sin throughout our life. A brief life of Saint Paisios 12 July 2022 On July 25, 1924, the future Elder Paisios (Eznepidis) was born to pious parents in the town of Farasa, Cappadocia of Asia Minor. ELDER EPHRAIM of Arizona Appeared and CALLS US TO REPENTANCE Without Repentance Terrible Events Await Us We have received the following, published with the blessings of Saint Anthony's Monastery in Florence Arizona, which has asked us to pass it on to the faithful for their spiritual edification. A correspondent of "Neskuchnii Sad" headed to Souroti to meet with people who remember Elder Paisios. He actually told me to my face that he's lying about everything; that he's a charlatan. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. The Hand of St. Irene Chrysovalantou in Astoria, NY, Saint Irene Chrysovalantou's Power Over Demons, Saint Panteleimon: Illnesses Are Gifts of God, Study: Few Americans Say Faith is Top Priority, Sociologist Debunks Myths on U.S. Christianity. 1 mo. A cenobitic monastery is one in where the monks live a common life under the direction of an abbot (superior monk). Call the monastery 520-868-3188 and ask them if Scott Nevins (novice John) was a novice for some 6 years there. The Role of the Priest in the Parish and in a Secu A Hidden Message In Jesus' Family Tree (Gen. 5), On Orthodox Tradition, Liturgical Arts, and Customs. The woman who saw this vision was a spiritual daughter of Geronda Ephraim for many years, and was in communication with him until his repose. This was something new for her (i.e., the content of their conversation was unlike any of their previous conversations; for after Gerondas repose she had seen him several times, both in her sleep and while awake), and for this reason she was astonished and called her spiritual father, in order to ask if what she had seen was delusion or reality. Welcome! In an idiorrhythmic monastery, a monk is responsible for providing his own needs and is at liberty to possess his own property and determine his own way of life. God rest Scott's soul and forgive him, and may his good deeds and kindness be rememberedthat is how I remember him. The Monastery was founded in 1989, by the Holy Elder Ephraim, former Abbot of Philotheou Monastery on Mount Athos, with the blessing of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. After the suicide, the parents of him obsessively posted on the internet spreading rumors and attacking the monastery, just as he had done, setting up pages online and posting everywhere they could find about the monastery, attacking it. Anthony of Westgate. its definitely time to formally canonize both Blessed Fr Seraphim Rose and Brother Jos (Joseph) Muoz Corts., Interestingly, the Greeks are no longer playing the check is in the mail game regarding sending materiel to the Ukraine., Granted, this Roman Catholic priest may be an outlierbut thousands of baptisms he performed in the Phoenix area, over a, This is a good read from ByzantineTexas: http://byztex.blogspot.com/2023/03/baptisms-on-paper-and-in-reality.html I assume that the reason the Antiochian Archdiocese is putting this out, The American Century has been cut short due to the policies of American governments, The involvement of Ralph Baric and Tony Fauci must (to some extent at least) exonerate China. I'm not still a novice, but I was for about six years. The highest rank of monk in the Orthodox Church. Seraphim, the US Georgian bishop Saba saw fit to. 173 Harvard, IL 60033 USA website, Kathegoumenos Archimandrite Joseph 100 Lake Anawanda Rd. 200 years earlier St Cosmos gave some prophecies of the future. Please see the changelog at the bottom of this page for information about updates. A recent vision that a woman in Greece had of Geronda Ephraim has come to many peoples attention. Ioannis is now an Orthodox elder at the Holy Metochion of Taxiarch Archangel Michael of the Holy Monastery of Saint George of Examili, Greece. Archimandrite Paisios . 121 St. Elias Lane, Saxonburg, PA 16056 | (724) 352-3999 . The woman herself did not know how long the vision lasted. . Nevertheless, I agree, I should make a visit someday; I can't imagine it's bad. Elder Paisios would place the relics of St. Arsenios the Cappadocian in this monastery. He is also devout and silent, and this is why he has kinship with the most Blessed Virgin Mary, the Theotokos, Who had great humility. As an ex- member of St Anthony's and knowing all there is to know about the place I will say these few words- I think many times what people don't know they fear. , . Fr. . , . The Monastery of Saint Antony is a coenobium with five churches: Sts. This man is sincere. Friends who have spent a lot of time on Mount Athos tell me it's copy-and-pasted right from the holy mountain; very authentic. While we will never have a chance to meet the Elder physically in this life, we can benefit from his spiritual direction even as we honor his memory. He understood that it was Gods will for him to return to Canada and also to visit parishes in the United States. When I heard of his death and where it took place my heart sunk. The vision concerns the general state of the world, and how prayer and tears of repentance are so necessary today and yet lacking everywhere. I exposing them for being evil people. Yes. His father was a teacher. Ive been exceptionally hard on the Greek (and the EU) administrations for quite awhile. by " ". Through these meetings he acquired many spiritual children, who urged him to return annually to confess them and guide them in their spiritual lives. The Elder fell asleep on July 12, 1994 Due to the diligent efforts of the Sisterhood of the Holy Hesychasterion of Evangelist John the Theologian in Souroti, Greece, who had a close relationship with the Saint for over 20 years, the wisdom of Saint Paisios is available to modern Orthodox Christians though the Spiritual Counsels book series. Smith Creek, MI 48061 USA, Hieromonk Nektarios 1631 Creasey Rd. Many say St. Paisios clarified the older prophecies. Fr. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. The thing that looks like "cult behavior" to some people IS the Athonite discipline of the community. World Reacts to ICJ Advisory Ruling on Kosovo. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. This was something new for her (i.e., the content of their conversation was unlike any of their previous conversations; for after Gerondas repose she had seen him several times, both in her sleep and while awake), and for this reason she was astonished and called her spiritual father, in order to ask if what she had seen was delusion or reality. This group is for people who visit . The Elder once said, "From the age of eleven, I read the lives of the Saints, fasted and kept vigil. . Andrei Kurayev: 'Why I Am Not An Atheist', Amalfion Benedictine Monastery on Mount Athos, Philistine Temple Uncovered in Goliath's Hometown. Ioannis (ee-oh-Ah-nees) is the Greek form of John. The Psalter Saint Arsenios used the Psalms for blessings, especially when there was no prescribed blessing for a particular occasion. One person will devour the other. Since 1970, many apparitions and miracles have occurred near his holy relics, which reside in the Monastery of Souroti near Thessalonica. , " ". Is there a particular reason you can hear some people compare its quality to an Athonite community and yet others discussing accusations of cult behavior? But I think it is a good place. I would just go into the forest and keep reading there.". the Feast of St. Anthony the Great was still celebrated and Priest-monk Paisios was enthroned as the first abbot, or leader, of St. Anthony's. . Is there a particular reason you can hear some people compare its quality to an Athonite community and yet others discussing accusations of cult behavior? Message From Father Paisios of St. Anthonys Greek Orthodox Monastery. Christ is very angry. Hristos este foarte furios. Because Athonite practices are very strict, and to some people in America, any kind of very strict and discipline-heavy religious practice looks like "cult behavior". After clearing the northeast corner of the property in the blazing summer heat, they placed two trailers therethe first buildings of the monastery. Also, by handpicking worthy successors (abbots and abbesses), Geronda Ephraim has ensured the continuity of his apostolic work in serving the Church and her needs.Until 1989, there was only one monastery in the North American Greek Orthodox Archdioceses. From the time that he was a child, Elder Paisios lived an ascetic life, and was nourished by the lives of the Saints, whose feats he sought to imitate with great zeal and admirable precision. Audiobooks - St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery Audiobooks These recordings are a work-in-progress, and more will be added over time. The Monastery For Visitors Prayer Ropes Gift Shop Giving Contact The Life of St. Paisius of Neamts can be found here. The Holy Mountain, also known as Mount Athos, is an important center of Eastern Orthodox Monasticism located on a peninsula in northeastern Greece. God give him mercy and rest from his troubles. [= ]. Suntei aspri unii cu alii, v devorai unul pe altul. With the blessing of the abbot, John wrote me after I left. https://www-pronews-gr.translate.goog/amyna-asfaleia/i-dania-katargei-xristianiki-argia-me-to-aitiologiko-tis-enisxysis-ton-enoplon-dynameon/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en The holiday has been in effect, An American mercenary fighting for the Ukrainians, defects to Russia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6GPng0o5GA, All good questions Nate. The site has now moved to https://www.mystagogyresourcecenter.com/ . In that regard, I appreciate the comments Jason posted. Orthodox Church to Train Own Youth to Guard Faith Russian Church Ready To Raise Abandoned Children. This full service to St. Paisios the Athonite was written only one year after his repose, and the full service to St. Porphyrios was written and published only 7 years after his repose in the Lord, out of the great love of those who were benefited by them, and the clear indication in the hearts of the faithful of the holiness granted them by . This last book, a very frank, open spiritual autobiography, was . The first two letters began personally, I and we. Ioannis Meggoulis talks about his encounter with St. Paisios at the time he and his young friends were converted to Hinduism and were influenced by the Indian guru Sai Baba. Content should not be treated as a substitute for offline interaction. Florence, AZ - David Smith, who was connected for a number of years with St. Anthony's Monastery of Arizona in an interview with TNH revealed the chilling admission that he came close to committing suicide because of teachings and brainwashing at the Monastery. We also offer prayer booklets, spiritual literature, prayer rings, icons and more. Source: Translated by John Sanidopoulos. . On October 20, 1993, Elder Paisios, despite being in great pain, went to the Koutloumousiou Monastery, to which his cell belonged, and greeted hegumen Christodoulos on his name-day. The Infallibility of the Bishop of Rome and the Co Did the Prophet Elijah Actually Ascend 'Into' Heaven? Femeia care a vzut aceast viziune a fost o fiic duhovniceasc a Printelui Efrem timp de muli ani, fiind n legtur i comunicnd cu acesta pn la trecerea sa la cele venice. He is an Orthodox Christian with unshakeable faith in God. . He practised unceasing prayer, cultivating all along the virtues of humility and love. Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device, 4784 N. St. Josephs Way, Florence, AZ 85132 USA, 4784 N. St. Josephs Way, Florence, AZ 81532 USA. Geronda Ephraim - St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery Geronda Ephraim Ioannis Moraitis 1 (the future Geronda 2 Ephraim) was born in Volos 3, Greece, to Demetrios and Victoria Moraitis on June 24, 1928, the day the Orthodox Church celebrates the birth of Saint John the Baptist. There is an entire section of the book store devoted to young earth creationism and anti-evolutionary ideas. Please help support our crowdfunding campaign. Like Markos, who wrote above, I too lived at Saint Anthony's Monastery, and can confirm everything he said. . An inheritor and conveyer of the ascetic ethos and dogmatic consciousness of the Holy Apostles and Holy Fathers, he lived the monastic life in obscurity . This is highlighted well by the fact that both St. Anthonys in Arizona and St. John the Baptists in Essex (UK) were both established by Athonite monks but look quite different. Even though he lived the monastic life in obscurity on the Holy Mountain of Athos in northern Greece, he became a shining light for thousands of faithful who flocked to see him. We will soon be commemorating the one-year anniversary of the repose of our holy spiritual father, Geronda Ephraim of Arizona. 106. Geronda Ephraim, the former abbot of Philotheou Monastery and the founder of Saint Anthonys Monastery, who lived the ascetical life and fell asleep in the Lord in Arizona, appeared to a woman in Northern Greece who at the time was together with her daughter-in-law. Message From Father Paisios of St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery - November 19, 2020 Our beloved Orthodox Christians, evlogeite, We will soon be commemorating the one-year anniversary of the repose of our holy spiritual father, Geronda Ephraim of Arizona. Ask him about your prayer life, because he's probably got lots of experience and wisdom to offer. Orthodox faithful throughout the United States and Canada have embraced, supported, and collaborated in this endeavor. In a service presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Anthony of San Francisco, Priest-monk Paisios was enthroned as the first abbot of the monastery and new monks were tonsured. The Blessed Elder Paisios was born on 25th July 1924. To honour his memory, St George Church in Thebarton, SA has . This also has to do with what is happening in America. Elder Paisios, fervently believed that we were in the end of times. This holy and spiritual message that is presented here in several languages for the benefit of the Church. FLORENCE, AZ - At the St. Anthony's Monastery in Florence, AZ, a 27 year-old novice monk took his life with a gun on the dawn of June 11. It is analogous to Johnny. I have spoke with Elder Efraim at great length and many a time in his own native tongue, one on one. The OCA was given, All the talk about Ukraine joining NATO is just defiant pouting. Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain with pilgrims Miracles through Prayers to Elder Paisios Tell these things to your spiritual father and to others. . . I think Ive seen other such cases around the U.S (Michigan recently?). , . Repent as long as there is time. This monastery, in the village of Souroti, was founded by Elder Paisios the Athonite, whose books have been so popular in the past few years in America and Russia. ago Eastern Orthodox. 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If you would like to record audiobooks and have them posted publicly here for the benefit of others, please, Ch.2 On Afflictions, Pains, and Labors (1-10), Ch.2 On Afflictions, Pains, and Labors (11-30), Ch.3 On Sin, Repentance, Mourning, and Tears, Ch.3 On Confession and Spiritual Accounting, Ch.4 On Monasticism, Virginity, and Purity (1-5), Ch.4 On Monasticism, Virginity, and Purity (6-14), Ch.4 On Monasticism, Virginity, and Purity (15-20), Ch.5 On Obedience, Disobedience, and Cutting off the Will, Ch.5 Homilies on Conscience and Obedience, Ch.8 On Forcefullness, Courage, and Self Denial (1-10), Ch.8 On Forcefulness, Courage, and Self Denial (11-24), Ch.10 On Pride, Self-Reproach, and Humility, 3 Ch.1 The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, 4 Ch.1 Interpretative Analysis of the Parable, 12 Ch.2 The Separation of the Soul from the Body, 13 Ch.2 The Creation and Genesis of the Soul, 15 Ch.2 The Mystery of the Soul's Departure from the Body, 22 Ch.3 Contemporary After-Death Experiences, 26 Ch.4 The Immortality of the Soul According to Orthodox Theology, 27 Ch.4 Thnetopsychism and the Orthodox Church, 29 Ch.5 The Discussions at Ferrara-Florence, 30 Ch.5 The Teaching of St. Mark Evgenicus, 34 Ch.5 Theological Arguments Against the Existance of a Purifying Fire, 35 Ch.5 Interpretation of an Apostolic Passage, 36 Ch.5 Patristic Passages in the Dialogue, 38 Ch.5 What is the Source of the Latin's Teaching on the Purifying Fire, 45 Ch.7 The Holy Fathers on Paradise and Hell, 46 Ch.7 The Holy Fathers on Paradise and Hell (cont), 47 Ch.7 Paradise and Hell in the Life of the Church, 48 Ch.7 The Theological and Ecclesiological Consequences of this Truth, 50 Ch.8 The Views of the Interpreters of the Position of St. Gregory of Nyssa, 51 Ch.8 Interpretive Commentary on the Teaching of St. Gregory of Nyssa, 53 Ch.8 His Teaching about Man's Choice and the Perpetuity of Hell, 54 Ch.8 Interpretive Analysis of Particular Passages, 55 Ch.8 Interpretation of St Gregory by the Fathers, 60 Ch.9 The Continuing Development in the Age to Come, 61 Ch.9 The Continuing Development in the Age to Come (cont), 64 Ch.10 The Past and Present of the Last Things, 21 The Hieromonk tormented because of pride, 22 The unprepared clergy God prevented from serving, 30 An angel castigates idiorrythmic monastery, 31 The brother who was saved without effort by not judging, 32 Fathers Methodios and Joecheim foreknowledge of death, 33 The disobedient disciple who was saved by hope in God, 34 The chanter who conversed with a departed brother, 37 Illnesses are beneficial and rewarded if we patiently endure, 39 The careless talk of naive monk corrected by God, 40 Panagia protects and watches over the monks, 41 The righteous martyr Damianos cures a young monk, 47 The monks spiritual misery comes from worldly convenience, 49 Quietude and carefreeness are prerequisites for the spiritual life, 50 Monks must be a good example for the laity, 53 God's blessing comes when we give a blessing, 54 The providence of the Sweetly Kissing Panaghia towards Philotheou, 56 The monk who was saved from dreadful delusion, 59 The return to God from Earth to Heaven, Introduction: The Trial of the Soul at the Hour of Death, Prolegomenon by Kathegoumenos Archimandrite Paisios, From the Life of St Nephon Bishop of Constantiana, From the Life of St Peter the Merciful Tax Collector, From the Life of St Lazaros of Mt Galesion, Ch 4) On Commemoration and Prayer for the Departed, Appendix B) Canon for the Departure of the Soul, 18 Departure from the Old Calendar Zealots, Un singur lucru trebuieste(Mantuirea sufletului), , , 4784 N. St. Josephs Way, Florence, AZ 85132 USA, 4784 N. St. Josephs Way, Florence, AZ 81532 USA. , , 10 , , , . . , , () . Cnd i-a aprut printele, ea era alturi de nora ei; nu dormea, ci era treaz. In 1973, a more complete translation of the life of St Silouan, under the title Monk of Mt Athos, was published, followed by the publication of Wisdom of Mt Athos, the writings of St Silouan.Elder Sophrony seemed to move to his own works after this, publishing His Life is Mine in 1977 and We Shall see Him As He Is in 1985. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The recurring question of obedience to local bishops, for example, is one that can't be filed away under the consequences of being authentically Athonite.