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 . Elder Ephraim, also known as Ioannis Moraitis, was the spiritual head of the Greek Orthodox St. Anthony's Monastery in Arizona. It is authentic and verified. 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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. Anthony and Nektarios and St. Nicholas which are built of stone and are exquisite, and St. Demetrios, St. Seraphim of Sarov in the Russian style and St. George which amaze the visitors with their architecture. Pocin! It is a visit that every orthodox Cristian has to make when he will be in Thessaloniki. . Welcome to St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery Please help support our crowdfunding campaign to help us publish our new books about Geronda Ephraim: https://igg.me/at/ge Sent By God: Geronda Ephraim of Arizona Book Project (longer version) Watch on Welcome! They're not dead when they're buried, so they're bodies sag at burial. The lady running the book store was rude. Archimandrite Paisios . 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Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. After discussing the matter with a mutual friend, I learned that when John decided to leave the monastery, he was not in a healthy frame of mind. Get on your knees and weep; shed tears of repentance so that perhaps Christ will soften. You people sure do throw a lot of mud around! . God give him mercy and rest from his troubles. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. The family's spiritual father, the priest-monk Arsenios (the now canonized St. Arsenios of Cappadocia), baptized the babe with his own name, prophesying his future profession as a monk. Elder Ephraim isn't holy, he's demonized, and a liar. I'm reading the Life of Elder Paisios of Mount Athos by Heiromonk Issak (Editor's note - now Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. But the reason is because what St. Cosmos saw was very far in the future. The next day, Elder Paisios gave his soul into God's keeping. That's basically it. At a certain moment, the woman entered into a state of ecstasy, which lasted about ten minutes, as her daughter-in-law who was watching her related. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. , . . 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. , , () . ( ) 10 , je . One person will devour the other. Posted by John at 10 . Aceasta a fost prima ntmplare de acest fel (adic coninutul conversatiei a fost diferit de celelalte pe care femeia le-a mai avut cu printele, cci l-a mai vzut pe printele Efrem i alte di, dup trecerea sa la Domnul, att n somn ct i in stare treaz), i de aceea fiind uluit, ea l-a sunat pe duhovnic i l-a ntrebat dac vedenia a fost real sau dac a fost o nelciune. 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. Unfortunately, I didn't follow him or his activities on the internet, and I had no idea just how troubled he was. Repentance begins at home, This is the third beating administered to Ukraine. Roscoe, NY 12776 USA website, Abbess Paraskevi 6855 Little York Lane Washington, TX 77880 USA website. One of my close friends visits there almost every weekend. , . Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. Aceast mrturie este autentic i verificat. The fact is, there is nothing strange or wrong at St. Anthony's. The first monks arrived in July 1995 from Philotheou Monastery. . , , . 106. I visited St. Anthonys about three years ago and I didnt care for it. Thus, a large blue tarp served as a makeshift roof to cover the many of pilgrims who came to honor the saint. Monastic Wisdom: The Letters of Elder Joseph the Hesychast" by St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery. 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. The consensus is that Antioch is our, This cuts through a lot of the nonsense circulating with that story: https://theracket.news/p/there-is-no-lab-leak-theory, Half-truths, Limited Hangouts & Manipulation Things to keep in mind https://nakedemperor.substack.com/p/half-truths-limited-hangouts-and Suddenly, after three long years, the truth is, Col. MacGregor: Ukraine has been DESTROYED and theres nothing left https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl4OyPwLF8w&t=862s [Video 14:49] Ukrainian president Zelensky just admitted, I quite agree with you. Archimandrite Paisios. Andrei Kurayev: 'Why I Am Not An Atheist', Amalfion Benedictine Monastery on Mount Athos, Philistine Temple Uncovered in Goliath's Hometown. 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. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. Hristos este foarte furios. We pray that through Gerondas intercessions, we will all understand the significance of his powerful message and strive to implement it in our lives. : ! I've visited there and had a lovely time praying and wandering the grounds. . 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 man is sincere. , . The thing that looks like "cult behavior" to some people IS the Athonite discipline of the community. On his return to Mount Athos in 1964, Elder Paisios took up residence at the Skete of Iviron before moving to Katounakia at the southernmost tip of Mount Athos for a short stay in the desert there. Elder Ephraim said, kakanauftees, which means, butthole surfer. - , , , . Elder Paisios (1924-1994) was one of the greatest and most revered elders of the Orthodox Church in the twentieth century. Audiobooks - St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery Audiobooks These recordings are a work-in-progress, and more will be added over time. . . ( . . . . . . New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. God Bless, Marko( Fr.Mark). GitHub export from English Wikipedia. , , , - , , [] , . When I heard of his death and where it took place my heart sunk. We would like to confirm that the vision is from God, and that its message very much reflects the spirit of our Gerondas teaching. , , , . Since he has spiritual poverty, he also enjoys the fullness of spiritual wealth. And he told her: 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. On the 12th of July, of 1994 elder Paisios of Mount Athos passed away. Seraphim, the US Georgian bishop Saba saw fit to. The Monastery of Saint Antony is a coenobium with five churches: Sts. Please help support our crowdfunding campaign. . His word was deeply rooted in the Holy Scripture and the patristic teachin Brendan, I doubt very much that Turkey will let Ukraine join NATO. The monastery pushes fundamentalist and spartan ideas that are not representative of the broader Orthodox tradition. The construction of the main church had begun in the fall of 1995, but had not yet been completed. He could talk to animals. 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. St Gerasimos of the Jordan monastery in the Holy Land. , , . The Antiochian Archdiocese of North America became self-ruled by a decision of the Holy Synod of the Church of Antioch, Every canonical jurisdiction in the U.S. has a Mother Church, except the OCA, which is autocephalous. A recent vision that a woman in Greece had of Geronda Ephraim has come to many peoples attention. The monastery is one of eighteen in the USA founded by Father Ephraim of Philotheou, a Greek monk who lived for years on Mount Athos, Greece's famous monastic centre. Yiannaki is a diminutive of Ioannis. 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. Our beloved Orthodox Christians, evlogeite. There's nothing on my FB page about this. He actually told me to my face that he's lying about everything; that he's a charlatan. . Elder Paisios was canonized by the Ecumenical Patriarchate January 13, 2015. ) n aceast vedenie, ea l-a vzu pe printele Efrem cum era foarte trist, i cum l ruga pe Hristos s schimbe cursul evenimentelor n desfurare - care corespund ntru totul cu cele spuse de Sfinia sa de pe cnd era nvia. I hear it is a very popular monastery I first saw it in this documentary and being originally from Arizona it'd be nice to visit, but also hear criticisms and accusations of cultish behavior surrounding the abbot, a certain Elder Ephraim. Smith Creek, MI 48061 USA, Hieromonk Nektarios 1631 Creasey Rd. I do find some of story of his life very inspiring and enlightening-although it must be scaled . I realise this event will make things difficult for the monastery and that saddens me because they are simple men pursuing a simple life and this unforeseen event will shake there foundation of peace. Repentance! That is understandable. Because they, Denmark abolishes a Christian holiday with the rationale of strengthening the armed forces! Patriarch Pavle: The Greatest Sin Is To Justify Sin, Dn. The story of a Greek Orthodox monk who established 19 monasteries in North America is an epic of devotion to his faith and determination to achieve what others would find impossible. Femeia aflat n rpire nu i-a dat seama ct a durat viziunea. He resided in Arizona at St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery until his repose . Nothing should be regarded as authoritative without verification by an offline Orthodox resource. I just searched and found this post from five months back which does note some charges which are gossipy and unconfirmed but are very strange. These recordings are a work-in-progress, and more will be added over time. Before posting, please review our sidebar, rules, and the FAQ. He practised unceasing prayer, cultivating all along the virtues of humility and love. May his memory be eternal. I have spoke with Elder Efraim at great length and many a time in his own native tongue, one on one. 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. After the first in 2014/15 there were the Minsk accords. This holy and spiritual message that is presented here in several languages for the benefit of the Church. , ! We people today should not be in the spiritual state in which we find ourselves. Many say St. Paisios clarified the older prophecies. March is once again the heart of the Lenten season. Cnd i-a aprut printele, ea era alturi de nora ei; nu dormea, ci era treaz. While one Georgian bishop canonises Fr. In the second interview, Fr. So long as territory Ukraine claims as its own. How many of his disciples has he hooked on illegal drugs to keep them quiet? Vin necazuri mari, nu v putei imagina ct de cumplite! This holy and spiritual message that is presented here in several languages for the benefit of the Church. 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. God rest Scott's soul and forgive him, and may his good deeds and kindness be rememberedthat is how I remember him. Please help support our crowdfunding campaign, Please help support our crowdfunding campaign to help us publish our new books about Geronda Ephraim: https://igg.me/at/ge. I think Ive seen other such cases around the U.S (Michigan recently?). by Elder Paisios $32.00 Elder Joseph The Hesychast: Struggles . 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. . This was horrible and tragic for all involved. We pray that through Gerondas intercessions, we will all understand the significance of his powerful message and strive to implement it in our lives. As for how similar St. Anthonys is to Mount Athos, it is important to remember that Mount Athos is not a monolith where all monasteries are the same. 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". The church commemorates his feast day on July 12. Nu avei mil ntre voi, nu artai mil unii fa de alii. By the appeal of the Orthodox faithful and with the blessing of the bishops of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Geronda Ephraim began the work of establishing monastic communities in North America, which he continued to do after his final move to Arizona in 1995. 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. Mount Athos is home to 20 monasteries under the direct jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople. From everything I know of John, I can safely say that his state of mind at his passing was nothing like the man I met 7 years before. , , , , , , . He is loved and will be sorely missed. Unfortunately, the deceptions were force-fed on a constant basis makes it hard to verify things. . L7E 5R7 CANADA website, Abbess Thekla 827 Chemin de la Carriere Brownsburg (Chatham), Quebec, J8G 1K7 CANADA website, Abbess Melanie 4600 93rd Street Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 USA website, Abbess Olympiada 1 St. Joseph's Way White Haven, PA 18661 USA website, Abbess Markella 38532 Dunlap Rd. 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. In 1995 Elder Ephraim sent six monks, including Geronda Ephraim, to the Sonoran Desert in hopes of finding a suitable spot to build a monastery. It is governed as an autonomous polity within the Greek Republic. . The woman herself did not know how long the vision lasted. Protopresbyter Georgios Manos, , 2009. You are not merciful toward one another, you do not have mercy. He is an Orthodox Christian with unshakeable faith in God. And if we, in our sinful and limited understanding, feel that such a one ought to be shown mercy, God's mercy and understanding is far greater. . , . How we will exist eternally depends entirely on how we exercise our free will in this life". Ioanna pointed out that we must be careful about how we pray for those who commit suicide. When looking at claims this individual made about his time at the monastery, it's clear that he was severely mentally-ill, and, literally or figuratively, was troubled by demons. Christ said that you must turn the other cheek, especially if you see this as persecution. . Ioannis is now an Orthodox elder at the Holy Metochion of Taxiarch Archangel Michael of the Holy Monastery of Saint George of Examili, Greece. Call the monastery 520-868-3188 and ask them if Scott Nevins (novice John) was a novice for some 6 years there. Such foolishness belongs in a psych ward. Hwy. Muli oameni vor muri n urma evenimentelor care urmeaz, muli vor muri. The Historicity and Reliability of Acts of the Apo Holy New Hieromartyr Bessarion, Bishop of Smolyan, Saint Bogolep: Child Schema-monk of Cherny Yar, Jordan River 'Too Polluted' For Baptism Pilgrims, How the Rich and the Poor Help Each Other. Printele Efrem, fostul stare al Sfintei Mnstiri Filotheu, i ctitorul Sfintei Mnstiri Sfntul Antonie Cel Mare din Arizona, unde i-a trit ultimii ani din viaa ascetic, i tot unde a trecut la Domnul, i s-a artat unei fiice duhovniceti, care triete n Nordul Greciei. Here are Elder Theoklitos' from Saint Arsenios Monastery in Vatopedi, one of St. Paisios' closest disciples, last words: "These days I am reminded of +Elder Gabriel's [Mount Athos Dionysiou Monastery] prophecy of biological warfare and Revelation in the 1970's. We visited the monastery then together with another pilgrim, a very well . Anthony of Westgate. 225 Reddick, FL 32686 USA website, Hieromonk Joseph 125 Sturdevant Rd. 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? 6: On Prayer, Holy Monastery "Evangelist John the Theologian". I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. About this group. (notices by the Saint on, , " - ", ed. Yea this was the controversy I was talking about. The Blessed Elder Paisios was born on 25th July 1924. Orthodox faithful throughout the United States and Canada have embraced, supported, and collaborated in this endeavor. A correspondent of "Neskuchnii Sad" headed to Souroti to meet with people who remember Elder Paisios. Their presence bore witness that the desire for the monastery was strong and would allow no obstacles to stand in the way of realizing this dream. May God rest his soul. By Theodore Kalmoukos. St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery, Florence AZ St. Anthony's is the fountainhead of Athonite monasticism in North America, transplanted here by the Elder Ephraim, former Abbot of Philotheou Monastery on Mount Athos, and disciple of Elder Joseph the Hesychast. The elder was going to leave Athos on the following day to go to the monastery of St John the Apostle in the village of Souroti, near Thessaloniki. He claimed that he was threatened in the monastery by Elder Eprhaim, Abbot Paisios, and other monks. (I had to start a new reddit account because somehow got hacked and started promoting ads). And it would mean the spiritual connection is real. "Oh no, it must be a cult!". Anyway, he was obviously very disturbed. , , . Be it unto me according to thy word.1 She did not say, I will become the mother of the Son of God. 2016 (a collection of written narratives of the saint found in his private notebook of notes, typed down and published), " ", ed. [15] After Elder Tikhon's death on 10 September 1968, Fr. Aceasta are legtur cu ceea ce se ntmpl n America. 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. The first two letters began personally, I and we. One of the trailers housed the chapel for their daily services, the refectory for their meals, and the monks living quarters; the other trailer became the first guesthouse. . "Elder Paisios the Athonite". Paisios resided in that hermitage. La un moment dat, femeia a intrat ntr-o stare ca i cum ar fi fost n rpire; aceast stare a durat aproximativ 10 minute, potrivit nurorii sale care o ngrijea. . One monk I talked to just said "I don't have time for that", I find it a weird practice. . Tell these things to your spiritual father and to others. Paisios aimed towards the depth of the soul, towards that which remains and leads us to Christ and eternity, and not to the frivolous and transient. I, on the other hand, am of a sound mind. 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. Volos is a coastal port city in Thessaly, situated about 205 miles north of Athens and 137 miles south of Thessaloniki. He's a satanist. Unbeknownst to me, this monastery was and is one of 20 or so satellites of St. Anthony's Monastery hundreds of miles away in Florence, Arizona, under the guidance of one Elder Ephraim. , . I so want to see you and receive your blessing! [= ]. Through these meetings he acquired many spiritual children, who urged him to return annually to confess them and guide them in their spiritual lives. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. He buries people alive. 200 years earlier St Cosmos gave some prophecies of the future. This group is for people who visit . I must confess that my reaction is mixed. Saint Paisios the Athonite Proclaimed the Patron Saint of the Military Corps of Signalmen. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. On his return to Mount Athos in 1964, Elder Paisios took up residence at the Skete of Iviron before moving to Katounakia at the southernmost tip of Mount Athos for a short stay in the desert there. It is authentic and verified. In the Monastery there are the Relics of St. Arsenios of Kappadoki which are located in its katholikon as the grave of Elder Paisios. We would like to confirm that the vision is from God, and that its message very much reflects the spirit of our Gerondas teaching. With the blessing of the abbot, John wrote me after I left. Trebuie s ngenuncheai i s plngei, s vrsai lacrimi de pocin, i poate c Hristos se v-A milostivi! No one has touched on the elephant in the room yet, so I will. . By the autumn of 1995, more monks arrived. 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. , ( , ). A prostration is when one makes the sign of the cross over himself and then kneels, touching his head to the ground. The patriarch began with his title. On July 11, 1994, he received Holy Communion for the last time. 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. The monastery is dedicated to St. Anthony the Great, the father of monasticism, the renowned 3rd century anchorite. 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. , , ). John (Scott) Nevins was also a friend. ; . 2012 (Spiritual Counsels, Vol. There is apparently a documentary about this and this particular channel has several videos talking about a lot of stuff that seems to go all over the place (that channel is extremely strange on its own, is anyone familiar with it?). And he told her: Repentance! What Does the Zombie Genre Say about the Modern West? The Relics of Saint Anna, Grandmother of our Lord. One of the big issues surrounding St. Anthony's in recent years was a former novice monk who made strange claims about goings-on at the monastery while there, and who later returned with a small arsenal of weapons in his car and committed suicide in the parking lot when confronted by a night watchman. Xyropotamou is on the southwestern side of the peninsula. Message From Father Paisios of St. Anthonys Greek Orthodox Monastery. We have received the following, published with the blessings of Saint Anthonys Monastery in Florence Arizona, which has asked us to pass it on to the faithful for their spiritual edification. . He was buried there, and thousands of pilgrims immediately started coming to his grave. I hear it is a very popular monastery I first saw it in this documentary and being originally from Arizona it'd be nice to visit, but also hear criticisms and accusations of cultish behavior surrounding the abbot, a certain Elder Ephraim. Elder Paisios was canonized on January 13, 2015 by the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, 21 years after his death in 1994, despite the fact that, according to Orthodox Church rules, a person should not be canonized until 70 years after their death. The messages are now gone because youtube got rid of messaging. The Monastery For Visitors Prayer Ropes Gift Shop Giving Contact The Life of St. Paisius of Neamts can be found here. The Skete of St Anne is a dependent idiorrhythmic (hermitage-style) skete, attached to the Great Lavra. , - ; , . Just a note, though: If you're married, you might not want to go asking a young virgin priestmonk about your sex life. 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. I, It is, AS. It lies on the shore of the Aegean about 875 yards from New Skete. The Elder's failing health may have been part of the reason for his departure from the desert. This subreddit contains opinions of the Orthodox, but not necessarily Orthodox opinions. Karakalou is on the southeastern side of the peninsula. Let those who read such "prophecies" and recommendations be careful then, and not accept and propagate them so easily. 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. 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. Elder Paisius died on July 12, 1994, in the Monastery of St John the Apostle in the village of Souroti, near Thessaloniki. 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. . the St. Anthony's Monastery is a beautiful . They were vague and he spoke of this as being far in the future. (By the way, he told his parents that when he asked Elder Ephraim if he was "holy", Ephraim responded that no, he is not holy.). See this quote: Hello there, I'd just like to say that I myself lived at St Anthony's monastery for 10 years as a novice for 7 years and a monk for three. "When the Turks close the straits, World War III will come," he wrote referencing a direct quote from Saint Paisios.The extra ordinary claim from such a public figure took many by surprise but for others perhaps waiting for Greece to regain some past Byzantine glory on the way to the end of the world, it was a welcoming announcement. Content should not be treated as a substitute for offline interaction. . Fr. 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. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. 2012), , " ", . You should go and form your own experience and opinion though. Scott or brother "John" was a great guy and I worked with him there for a year or so in the dining hall.
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