A deluded monk is benefited by elder daniel of katounakia. For example, before receiving holy communion we read the service of preparation for holy communion, from lips tainted and defiled, from heart unclean and loathsome, sometimes without even understanding the words. In his book, elder ephraim thanks elder joseph for his severe but very proficient teaching. This book is the transcript of the 3hour program of the conversation between the manager of the piraeus church. The best prayer is the one you say with your own words. Elder joseph the hesycast, elder daniil and ephraim of. One of these godly men is the athonite elder ephraim of katounakia, who reposed in 1998. Selected from the letters and homilies of elder ephraim, by elder ephraim. Both, however, maintained close relationships, visiting each other and writing regularly. He did not read psychiatric books, nor cultural books on the spiritual life.
In 1935 he received the great schema and was named ephraim after his elder. Elder ephraim, born in thessaly, struggled in katounakia until his repose in 1962. Christ glorifies his saints, and they glorify his body the church as his genuine members. Elder ephraim of katounakia by tessy vassiliadouchristodoulou transl 20030802 on. Oct 10, 2015 katounakia was one of the centers of the zealots and papa ephraim was one of them.
May an angel of god, my child, follow you and show you the path of god and of your salvation. May we have his blessing and follow his life, example and teachings, and may he intercede for us to the lord. My spiritual father was the elder joseph of vatopedi. Elder ephraim of katounakia paperback 2003 by tessy vassiliadouchristodoulou translator author, douglas lyttle photographer. This book, written by his spiritual children from katounakia, provides us with a glimpse of the elders life, teachings and holiness. The latter book is read frequently in geronda ephraims monasteries both in the trapeze, and recommended personal reading for the monastics. Exemplary figure of contemporary athonite monasticism at the end of the month of february 1998, the tall cedar of the desert of katounakia fell. Since the leader of our faith endured the cross, we will also endure it. I pray that god gives you health of soul, for this is a special gift of sonship which is bestowed only upon those souls that have been. Elder ephraim katounakiotis 5 concerning the book elder paisios of mount athos by hieromonk.
He lived 65 years of strict ascetism on the holy mountain 42 of which were as a monk in obedience, far from the world, poor according to the world, but rich in the divine charismata of the holy spirit that he had acquired, and was shown to be an obedient. Having great love for this elder, with fervent zeal i gathered material on a few of his spiritual children who themselves became elders. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Elder ephraim of katounakiaecumenism is dominated by unclean spirits fr. Elder ephraim of katounakia trans by tessy vassiliaouchristodoulou, isbn. Elder ephraim of katounakia before a picture of elder joseph the hesychast, his great spiritual guide in 1973, hieromonk nikephoros, his elder reposed. Elder ephraim visits the white house and state department. After 1980 the elder had gathered a synodeia around him and kept the commandment of elder joseph to keep a synodeia after the death of papa nikephoros. We also prepared a book on the great elder joseph the hesychast for publication in this people of god series. He lived 65 years of strict ascetism on the holy mountain 42 of. The announcement made the athonite monks cry and accept this announcement as a great blessing from the ecumenical patriarch. My elder joseph the hesychast by elder ephraim of st anthony.
Mar 11, 2016 elder ephraim of katounakias biography states. Mar 01, 2018 elder ephraim of katounakia before a picture of elder joseph the hesychast, his great spiritual guide in 1973, hieromonk nikephoros, his elder reposed. Elder ephraim moraitis of philotheou, arizona has reposed. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Elder ephraim was born in 1912 in ampelohori of thebes and was named evaggelos.
Peter chamberas, holy monastery evangelist john the theologian souroti, greece 2007. Oct 22, 2009 the best prayer is the one you say with your own words. Elder daniel of katounakia 5 elder eliseus of simonopetra 1 elder ephraim of arizona 26 elder ephraim of katounakia 15 elder ephraim of st. Selected from the letters and homilies of elder ephraim.
Hieroschemamonk ephraim of katounakia, elder arsenios the hesychast and cavedweller and the. In what follows, i will say something that pertains to a personal deposition. When the elder told me id become a monk, i thought. Papa ephraim of katounakia, by elder joseph of vatopaidi translated from the greek by the sisters of solan, preface by hegumen ephraim of vatopaidi, introduction by jeanclaude larchet, grands spirituels orthodoxes du xxe siecle series, lage dhomme publisher, lausanne, 2018, 150 pages. The skete of katounakia is a group of cells located between st. Father joseph had then become elder joseph of vatopaidi and was its spiritual father. He was the modern hesychast of mt athos, the embodiment of orthodox athonite hesychasm, the embodiment of renunciation and departure, and of great obedience and ceaseless prayer. Anthonys monastery this brief note isnt about the old calendarists or ecumenism, but concerns the various detractors of archimandrite ephraim of st. Only after leaving the world, ephraim understood his very strong pride. Papa ephraim of katounakia, by elder joseph of vatopaidi. Elder archimandrite ephraim moraitis born ioannis moraitis june 24, 1927 december 7th, 2019 was an archimandrite and former abbot of philotheou monastery on mount athos, spiritual guide of several monasteries on mount athos and greece, and the founder of several monasteries in the united states. The story behind my elder joseph the hesychast serbian. Obedience is life elder ephraim of katounakia by elder iosif. Elder ephraim of katounakia also teaches, the elder speaks, god speaks.
But if you have a negative attitude, it becomes heavy. Elder ephraim of katounakia before a picture of elder joseph the. On the program was a meeting with the elder ephraim of katounakia, who reposed in 1998. Read obedience is life online by elder joseph of vatopaidi books. Aug 18, 2017 elder ephraim of katounakiaecumenism is dominated by unclean spirits fr. Andrew skete 5 elder epiphanios theodoropoulos 2 elder ieronymos of simonopetra 6 elder joseph of vatopedi 8 elder joseph the hesychast 21 elder nektarios vitalis 2 elder nikon of new. Also renowned was the fact that he also possessed a. He was a giant of athonite hesychasm, renowned for his obedience and his gifts of clairvoyance. He lived 65 years of strict ascetism on the holy mountain 42 of which were as a monk in obedience, far from the world, poor according to the world, but rich in the divine charismata of the holy christ glorifies his saints, and they glorify his body the church as his genuine members. Pantokratoras elder ephraim of katounakia, holy mountain. Father ephraim of katounakia lived for many years as a hermit in the desert of katounakia, before accepting one, then several disciples. Throughout his his life papa ephraim taught obedience is life.
Elder ephraim of katounakia on prayer salt of the earth. This book contains the very personal account of elder ephraim telling the life of his elder joseph the hesychast, whose holiness made him one of the most influential monks on the holy mountain in the twentieth century. The elder ephraim recently reached the age of ninety. If you bear christs cross with love then it will be very light. Ephraim of katounakia, of renowned ethos and conscience. This year marks 20 years from the repose of blessed elder ephraim of katounakia, a great figure of orthodox athonite monasticism of the 20th century and spiritual descendant of elder joseph the hesychast. Obedience is life elder ephraim of katounakia by elder. In the world, he lived a chaste and pious life and was thinking high of himself. The unshakeable faith of elder ephraim from katounakia. Ephraims attestation to professor demetrios tseleggides.
The mouth of the elder is the mouth of christhe who does obedience to his elder imitates christ, who did obedience to his fatherthe elder is the source of peace, the source of grace, the source of salvation, the source of paradiseit is easy for someone to leave the world. From a young age was inclined towards the scriptures and abandoned the ways of the world. Elder ephraim moraitis of philoteou, arizona photo. Elder sophrony sakharov, elder rafail noica, saint paisios the aghiorite, saint porphyrios of kapsokalivia, elder ephraim of katounakia, elder ephraim of filotheu, prayer to panaghia. On one hand, the cross is sweet and light, but, on the other, it can also be bitter and heavy. Ephraims attestation to professor demetrios tseleggides in what follows, i will say something that pertains to a personal deposition. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
This is the most complete biography of elder joseph the hesychast. The elder began his life on athos in 1933 at katounakia, the desert of. St, daniel of katounakia, athos, info, sep 08, 2016. Anthonys greek orthodox monastery until his repose.
Archimandrite ephraim of philotheou commonly known as elder ephraim, sometimes spelled ephrem, known in the world as ioannis moraitis is an archimandrite and former abbot of philotheou monastery on mount athos, spiritual guide of several monasteries on mount athos and greece. Elder ephraim of katounakia 1912 1998 elder ephraim of katounakia, mt athos, is one of the greatest and most memorable elders of the twentieth century. Elder ephraim books list of books by author elder ephraim. Fr ephraim from simonos petras monastery mt athos, greece speaks for elder ephraims from katounakia, mt athos strong faith latest videos you who clothed yourself with light as a garment great friday vespers 17 april 2020 you who clothed yourself with light as a garment. Elder ephraim in his visit to the white house where he was revived warmly by its officials of religious freedom. The life and teachings of elder ephraim of katounakia. Life and teachings of elder ephraim 19121998 of katounakia, mt athos, a disciple of elder joseph the hesychast. I was able to include in the english edition of this book several of. I was able to include in the english edition of this book several of the stories i heard from fr. Selected from the letters and homilies of elder, and more on. He lived 65 years of strict ascetism on the holy mountain 42 of which were as a monk in obedience, far from the world. Joseph that we had never heard before from our elder ephraim. Click to read more about obedience is life elder ephraim of katounakia by elder iosif vatopaidinos. The ecumenical patriarch bartholomew announced the entry in the official calendar of the church of the saints daniel of katounakia, hieronymos of simonopetra, joseph the hesychast and ephraim of katounakia.
In september 1993, evangelos retreated to the desert of the holy mountain, katounakia at the hesychasterio of st ephraim. Elder archimandrite ephraim ioannis moraitis june 24, 1927 was an archimandrite and former abbot of philotheou monastery on mount athos, spiritual guide of four monasteries on mount athos and of eight womens convents in greece, as well as the founder of 19 monasteries in the united states and canada. As for me, i had gone to him on many occasions with the intention of posing certain very specific questions, in a specific sequence, and using my own vocabulary. He has not been functioning as an elder for more than a year because of health issues. Joseph for a decade before elder ephraim of arizona came. Also renowned was the fact that he also possessed a spiritual television. Elder ephraim of katounakia 19121998 greek orthodox. On the holy mountain they say that when one undertakes their monastic life, they have zeal like athos, and in the end his zeal diminishes like a nut. See all books authored by elder ephraim, including my elder joseph the hesychast, and counsels from the holy mountain. Elder ephraim of arizona spiritual wisdom april 17 at 6. He fasted severely, wore the most wretched clothes, walked around barefoot even in winter, etc.
Elder ephraim of katounakia tessy vassiliadouchristodoulou translator. Elder haralambos and father ephraim had the reputation of being the two greatest hesychasts on mount. Ephraim of katounakia was born in 1912 in ambelochori, thiva greece. The unshakeable faith of elder ephraim from katounakia, mt. My elder joseph the hesychast by elder ephraim of st. When, at the suggestion of elder joseph, they left the zealots and returned to communion with the rest of the athonite fathers, they truly came to know the power of grace in the mysteries they celebratedfor the entire time he was with the zealots, he fr. The jesus prayer prayer of the heart free application for smartphone mobile phone or android tablet containing the jesus prayer audio files, recording of contemporary saints and holy elders. Elder ephraim of arizona spiritual wisdom posts facebook. Papa ephraim advanced rapidly in the prayer of the heart which elder joseph credited to his humility, purity and obedience. Moved by spiritual zeal, both he and elder joseph the hesychast initially joined the extremist party of the socalled matthewites.
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