Teachings

21.08.2020

Let man avoid seeking revelation of the divine will through tangible signs.

With his persistent search and the denial of our own will. Our Lord also practiced self-denial...

19.08.2020

Disappointment, after sin, is a diabolical phenomenon

And now we ended up saying that disappointment, after sin, is a subsequent phenomenon, but "against nature"! It is...

12.08.2020

Mental prayer and people in the world

The question always arises: Is it possible for those who live in the world to engage in mental prayer? To those asking...

30.04.2020

"One proves one's love for God through deeds"

Brothers and fathers, let us return to the purpose of the struggle, to which our Lord called us. We spoke about...

29.04.2020

Elder Joseph, St. Maximus the Confessor appears and interprets a difficult passage for him!

Once he did not understand a difficult passage of Saint Maximus the Confessor, and the Saint himself appeared and...

16.08.2019

How Elder Joseph settled the hieromonk who slandered him!

Elder Joseph of Vatopedi, (1921-2009). The humility, kindness and love that Elder Joseph [the...

29.04.2019

The Trophy Bearer of Love (Memory of Saint Great Martyr George) [Teachings from Mount Athos]

Today our Church celebrates a martyr's feast. If we try to glorify the Saint being celebrated, we will probably diminish him. The...

08.09.2018

"The Nativity of the Virgin Mary", the consolation of humanity

Today we celebrate the Nativity of Our Lady Theotokos. The Holy Fathers, not with the physical ability they possessed, but...