WOUNDED BY LOVE (PART 2) - The Wisdom of Saint Porphyrios
PART TWO: THE WISDOM OF ELDER PORPHYRIOSOn the Church On Divine ErosOn PrayerOn Spiritual StruggleOn the Monastic LifeOn the Mystery of RepentanceOn Love for One’s Neighbor On Divine ProvidenceOn the Upbringing of ChildrenOn Dispositions of the HeartOn Creation On Illness On the Gift of Clear SightTo purchase a copy of the book:https://deniseharveypublisher.gr/books/wounded-by-loveNarrated excerpts on Telegram:https://t.me/athoniteaudio/8701
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WOUNDED BY LOVE - The Life and Wisdom of Saint Porphyrios (PART 1)
PART ONE: THE LIFE OF SAINT PORPHYRIOSSaint 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.
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SAINT NIKIFOROS THE LEPER & WONDERWORKER - Written by: Simon the Monk
… 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, CaliforniaBook available for purchase: https://stanthonysmonastery.org/products/saint-nikiforos-the-leper-wonderworkerParaklisis & Akathist to our Holy and God-Bearing Father Nikiforos the Leper & Wonderworker: https://stanthonysmonastery.org/products/paraklisis-akathist-to-our-holy-and-god-bearing-father-nikiforos-the-leper-wonderworker?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=d34c800ce&pr_rec_pid=7187607552154&pr_ref_pid=6685204938906&pr_seq=uniformTelegram episode with additional photos and content: https://t.me/athoniteaudio/8573ICXCNIKA
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An Ascetic Bishop: Stories, Sermons, and Prayers of St. Nephon
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.Book available for purchase: https://stanthonysmonastery.org/products/an-ascetic-bishop-stories-sermons-and-prayers-of-st-nephon?srsltid=AfmBOopOj1PEHecK-WlYMxJVpjeD_rljfNBDzDzPECNk0LG9cOumTroBListener Support: buymeacoffee.com/athoniteaudio
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PSALMS AND THE LIFE OF FAITH - PART 1 - Archimandrite Aimilianos of Simonopetra
Book available for purchase: https://sebastianpress.org/psalms-and-the-life-of-faith/https://www.eighthdaybooks.com/product/170912/PSALMS-AND-THE-LIFE-OF-FAITHChapter 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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