Teachings

11.06.2018

The apprenticeship of G. Ephraim Katounakiotis to Elder Joseph the Hesychast

Elder Joseph was then living in Agios Vasilios, the highest ascetic place above Katounakia, parallel in altitude...

11.06.2018

Aspects of the ascetic life and words of Elder Ephraim Katounakiotis

Next, we will refer, helped by his holy wishes, to aspects of his ascetic life and words,...

25.03.2016

My brothers, it is a time of repentance.

The blessed Elder Joseph of Vatopedi (2009) speaks about sincere repentance, about the justice of God and about...

07.10.2015

The God-Man Christ solved the problem of God and man in a perfect way.

[Continuation of previous article: vatopedi.gr/?p=53901] Unfortunately, man did not remain steadfast in his godlike path, but fell away. Thus began the terrifying...

18.08.2015

Christianity and Humanism

This small study aims to provide a brief overview and analysis of today's culture, thoughts and aspirations...

15.08.2015

On the Actions of Divine Grace

Our discussion here will focus mainly on the return of grace. This after a hard trial, after having disciplined the...

15.06.2015

The end of the Divine promises

We are once again borrowing the words of the blessed Elder for this last topic of ours, especially so that they will not be forgotten...

13.06.2015

On the borders of divine truth

Our discourse from the beginning is about repentance. The prayer of repentance and the fiery tears that come from...