In time of temptation do not leave your position; do not desert it; you should not show another’s fault; do not seek justice; but by keeping silent until […]
Category: Saints and Elders – Counsels
About Fasting
Α young man is talking with an Elder at the Holy Mountain. “My child, fasting is as old as we are. It was given to us in Paradise when God […]
Prayer and Fasting …St. elder Iakovos Tsalikis of Evia
St. elder Iakovos Tsalikis of Evia “Fasting is a commandment of God. Because of this, we should also fast, my children. I have not neglected fasting in my 70 […]
Prayer makes us strong and robust
As fire makes iron such that it cannot be touched, so frequent prayers make the mind more robust in the war of the enemy. Therefore, they try with […]
Elder Efraim of Arizona-Illness
Jesus became a model for us by bearing His Cross. He showed thus that whoever wants to be saved must follow Him, endure the cross which […]
The necessary virtues
Said the abbot Mark: “;He who would like to cross the imaginary sea needs to have longsuffering, long-temper, humility, watchfulness, vigilance, and moderation. If he tries to enter the […]
Elder Efraim of Arizona about Repentance
Pray for me, my brother, so that the Lord may grant me repentance before I depart on the great journey from this world—for we were not created […]
Life in Christ
The longer one lives the life that the world dictates, the more stress one gains. Only in Christ does one rest, because man is made for God. The highest […]
Elder Efraim of Arizon: love, humility, purity
(To a struggling Christian, First Letter) Put up with that person who grieves you and creates temptations. Put up with him joyfully. Pray for him every day. Always try […]
Advice for Marriage
To the couples I marry I wish them: ;;My children, I wish you to learn in your life to always blame both of you together…; because if you believe […]