05.10.2026
VATOPEDI MONASTERY VIDEO LIBRARY
Elder Ephraim of Vatopedi: "True freedom lies in surrender to the will of God"
The Abbot of the Holy Great Monastery of Vatopedi, Elder Ephraim, referred to Saint Silouan the Athonite during his spiritual speech at the Vatopedi Metochion in Porto Lagos, speaking about the will of God and the spiritual life of man. The speech took place on the afternoon of Friday, September 25, 2026, in the context of the feast of the Virgin Mary of Pantanassi, which is honored and celebrated at the Vatopedi Metochion. A crowd of believers from Greece and abroad gathered in Porto Lagos to attend Elder Ephraim's speech. The Elder referred to issues of spiritual life and the difficulties that man faces in his everyday life, having Saint Silouan the Athonite as a point of reference. After the end of the speech, Elder Ephraim had personal communication with the believers. Young and old had the opportunity to chat with him and ask him personal questions and concerns.