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THE FIRST BOOK: How the life in Christ is constituted by means of the divine Mysteries of Baptism, Chrismation, and Holy CommunionHow the life in Christ begins in this lifeThe life in Christ consists of union with HimThe intimacy of our union with ChristIn this union Christ is all-sufficientWe attain to this union by newness of lifeChrist bestows this new life through His MysteriesChrist's saving work as the foundation of the new lifeHow the righteous under the Old Covenant looked forward to their deliverance by ChristHow Christ opens to us the gates of lifeThe ransom which Christ has paid for usThe Mysteries as the means by which we appropriate Christ's saving workListener Support donations to support ongoing narration projects: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C

"I give waters in the wilderness,rivers in the desert,to give drink to My chosen people,the people whom I formed for Myselfthat they might declare My praise." - (Isaiah 44)Cover art:FRESCO OF THE RIVER OF FIREWest End of the 16th century Monastery of Voronets, RomaniaListener Support donations to Athonite Audio via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275CRecorded in loving memory of Photios Kontoglou & Father Philotheos Zervakos

"The Vision of an Anonymous Monk"Homily delivered by Elder Ephraim as Abbot to the Brotherhood of H.M. Philotheou on January 8th, 1976.https://www.youtube.com/@AthoniteAudiohttps://t.me/athoniteaudio

"...A nun said to me that in our time a 'hot anti-hesychastic wind' is blowing which is burning everything..."Orthodox Psychotherapy - The Science of the Fathershttps://pelagia.org/en/Product/orthodox-psychotherapy-10-30-004.aspxChapter 5: Hesychia as a Method of HealingHesychia (Stillness)HesychasmAnti-hesychasmListener Support donations for ongoing narration projects:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275CICXCNIKA

"Obedience - the Basis of the Virtues" Homily delivered on September 3rd, 1975 to the brotherhood of the Holy Monastery of Philotheou - Athos.Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athonite-audio/id1710245838Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7Anx7hPOcjArSEqMPyLKnD?si=62ac15e6702c46c7Telegram:https://t.me/athoniteaudioYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@AthoniteAudioRejoice always.Pray without ceasing.

Listener Support for ongoing narration projects in English: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C⁠Orthodox Spirituality: A Practical Guide for the Faithful and a Definitive Manual for the ScholarSt. Tikhon's Seminary Press 2003Translated from the original Romanian by Archimandrite Jerome (Newville) and Otilia KloosPART ONE: PURIFICATIONThe Essence of the Passions (narration of pages 77-83)Telegram host channel with downloadable content:https://t.me/athoniteaudio

Hesychia and Theology: The Context for Man's Healing in the Orthodox ChurchDedication: To three recent Elders who "received, preserved and handed on the Sacred Tradition that was entrusted to them": Saint Paisios the Hagiorite, Saint Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia, Saint Sophrony the Hesychast who lived the Mystery of the Cross and Resurrection of Christ, suffered, learnt, and taught.Written by: Metropolitan Hierotheos (Vlachos) of Nafpaktos, Translated into English by: Sister Pelagia SelfePublished by: Birth of the Theotokos Monastery - Levadia, GreecePlease purchase the book to support the holy monastery: https://pelagia.org/en/Product/hesychia-and-theology-10-30-012.aspxPlease consider donating through our Listener Support PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275CCover art: +Hieromonk Isaac (Atallah) 1937-1998 - Author of Saint Paisios of Mount Athos https://www.elder-paisios.com/

Empirical Dogmatics Volume 2 - According to the Spoken Teaching of Father John RomanidesWritten by: Metropolitan of Nafpaktos HierotheosPublished by: Birth of the Theotokos Monastery - Levadia, GreeceBook available for purchase direct from holy monastery: https://pelagia.org/el/Product/empirical-dogmatics---volume-2-10-30-016.aspxListener Support: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275CPart 6: Life after Death (pages 415-439)The Death of ManThe intermediate State of SoulsParadise and HellThe Cure of Man

“Vanity of vanities; all is vanity” On Prayer and Memory of Death

“O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.” -Matthew 12:34

"About Egotism" - Homily delivered by Elder Ephraim as Abbot on December 21, 1976 at the Holy Monastery of Philotheou - Holy Mountain Athos

"Angels are a light for monks, and the monastic life is a light for men." -Saint John Climacus (Ladder Step 26.31)Athonite Audio is an amateur, volunteer based ongoing narration project dedicated to open source software and broadcasting through free distribution of spoken word from literature translated into English for the first time from the Holy Monasteries of Mount Athos , Greece, Romania, Russia, Serbia, and beyond. Committed to enlightening the darkness, and redeeming the time.Hosted by Telegram: https://t.me/athoniteaudio

"Angels are a light for monks, and the monastic life is a light for men. Therefore let us monks strive to become a good example in everything, giving no occasion for stumbling in anything in all their works and words. For if the light becomes darkness, how much darker will be that darkness, that is, for those living in the world." - Saint John Climacus (Ladder Step 26.31)Athonite Audio is an amateur, volunteer based ongoing narration project dedicated to open source broadcasting and free distribution of spoken word from literature translated into English from the Holy Monasteries of Mount Athos, Greece, Romania, Russia, Serbia, and beyond.Hosted by Telegram: https://t.me/athoniteaudioNow powered by: Shure MV88+Enlightening the darkness, and redeeming the time.

CHAPTER 6: THE SECOND COMING OF CHRISTThe coming of Christ in GloryThe resurrection of the deadThe coming judgementCHAPTER 7: PARADISE AND HELLHoly Scripture on Paradise and HellThe holy fathers on Paradise and HellParadise and Hell in the life of the ChurchThe theological and eccclesiological consequences of this truthCHAPTER 8: THE RESTORATION OF ALL THINGSAncient philosophies and theologies about the restoration of all thingsThe views of the interpreters of the position of St. Gregory of Nyssa about the restoration of all thingsInterpretive commentary on the teaching of St. Gregory of Nyssa about the restoration of all things / His teaching about the perpetuity of HellCHAPTER 9: ETERNAL LIFEThe Kingdom-Reign of GodThe renewal of creationThe continuing development in the age to comeCHAPTER 10: DIACHRONIC ESCHATOLOGYInterpretation of the term EschatologyTime in the Orthodox conceptionThe past and present of the last thingsWhat the Kingdom of God isThe last things as the firstThe last things as presentEPILOGUEFEAST OF THE KINGDOOMListener Support donations for ongoing narration projects: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C

Purchase a copy of the book for your home, parish, or monastery from the publisher Birth of the Theotokos Monastery: https://pelagia.org/el/Product/life-after-death-10-30-005.aspxCHAPTER 1: THE PARABLE OF THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS ABOUT LIFE AFTER DEATHThe Parable of the Rich Man and LazarusInterpretive analysis of the parableCHAPTER 2: THE SEPARATION OF THE SOUL FROM THE BODYDefinition of the soulThe creation and genesis of the soulDeath and ancestral sinThe mystery of the soul's departure from the bodyThe taxing of soulsThe intermediate state of soulsThe death of infantsCHAPTER 3: EXPERIENCES AFTER DEATHContemporary after-death experiencesCritique of these experiences from an Orthodox point of viewThe discernment of experiencesCHAPTER 4: THE IMMORTALITY OF THE SOULImmortality of the soul according to philosophyImmortality of the soul according to Orthodox theologyThnetpsychism and the Orthodox ChurchCHAPTER 5: THE PURIFYING FIREThe discussions at Ferrara-Florence about the purifying fireThe teaching of Saint Mark Eugenicus about the purifying fire Dogmatic discussion is neededParadise and Hell existThere is no purifying fireTheological arguments against the existence of a purifying fireInterpretation of an Apostolic passagePatristic passages in the dialogueThe eternal fire is UncreatedWhat is the source of the Latin's teaching about the purifying fireTelegram episode with free downloadable sections as MP3: https://t.me/athoniteaudio/658Listener Support appreciated: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C

Written by: Archimandrite Ephraim of VatopediPlease purchase a copy of the book for your home, parish, or monastery direct from the publisher - The Great & Holy Monastery of Vatopedi:https://www.vatopedi.com/en/product/books-and-music/books/imv-0374/imv-28913/elder-joseph-of-vatopedi-from-the-holy-and-great-monastery-of-vatopedi-semi-hardbackCHAPTERS:CHILDHOOD AND EARLY YEARSMONASTIC VOCATION - AT STAVROVOUNI MONASTERYMOUNT ATHOS - AT THE MINOR SKETE OF SAINT ANNEAT NEW SKETETHE RENEWAL OF THE HOLY MONASTERY OF KOUTLOUMOUSI AND MOVE TO CYPRUSRETURN TO THE HOLY MOUNTAINAT THE HOLY MONASTERY OF VATOPEDIHIS HOLY REPOSETelegram episode with individual chapter sections as mp3 files can be steamed or downloaded at: https://t.me/athoniteaudio/9771Listener Support donations for future narration projects:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C

Please purchase a copy from the publisher - The Holy & Great Monastery of Vatopedi for your home, parish, or monastery: https://www.vatopedi.com/en/product/books-and-music/books/imv-0374/imv-28913/elder-joseph-of-vatopedi-from-the-holy-and-great-monastery-of-vatopedi-semi-hardbackCHAPTER 7: AT THE HOLY MONASTERY OF VATOPEDIMove to the Holy Monastery of VatopediThe Historic Monastery of VatopediThe Difficulties BeginDivine Goodness"Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord of Sabaoth"Visits of Saint Ephraim of Katounakia to the Holy Monastery of VatopediVigilant Teacher and GuardianSaint Iakovos Tsalikis and Saint Sophrony of EssexHis Counsels to the Brotherhood Before the Holy Monastery of Vatopedi Became a CenobiumThe Gift of Repentance"Seek First the Kingdom of Heaven"The Establishment of Elder Joseph and the Brotherhood at VatopediThe Holy Monastery of Vatopedi Becomes a CenobiumCare for the Monks Living in the Cells Outside the MonasteryPanagia Pantanassa at VatopediFather Athanasios, Protos of Mount Athos and Abbot of Machaira Monastery in CyprusAt the Historic Dependency of Porto Lagos by Lake VistonidaReturn to Vatopedi MonasteryGuarding of the Nous"I Am Among You as One Who Serves""You Are Those Who Have Continued with Me in My Trials"Help For a Cancer PatientCHAPTER 8: HIS HOLY REPOSEHis Health DeterioratedHis Life's Work was BlessedShortly Before His Holy ReposeThe Elder's Holy Repose"Blessed Are You That Weep Now, for You Shall Laugh"A PRAYER OF REPENTANCE by Elder JosephListener Support for ongoing narration projects: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C

Purchase a copy from the publisher, Birth of the Theotokos Monastery for your home, parish, or monastery at: https://pelagia.org/el/Product/the-feasts-of-the-lord-10-30-010.aspxWritten by: Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos, GreeceListener Support:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C

CHAPTER 6: RETURN TO THE HOLY MOUNTAINReturn to Mount Athos from CyprusAt the Cell of the Annunciation in KapsalaTeachings from Ascetic KapsalaHis Health DeclinesBack at the Holy Monastery of KoutloumousiThe Angels MarveledHow He Received the HeterodoxLast Months at the Holy Monastery of KoutloumousiAt New SketeThe Brotherhood's ProgramThe Program and the CausesConstruction Work and New BuildingsThe Repose of Elder ElpidiosOur Monastic Tasks at New SketeHis HealthThe Tomb of Saint Joseph the HesychastSpiritual Father and TeacherHe Did Not Send His Disciples AwayHis Homilies and the Power of His WordsExperiences of the Cross and of the ResurrectionA Visit from Saint Ephraim of KatounakiaRemembrance of DeathFirst PublicationsThe Monastery of the Holy Trinity at Plataea, ThebesThe Work of the Spiritual Law on Persons and in SocietyThe Elder's Spoken WordHe Studied the FathersCommentary of Saint Mark the AsceticHe Honored His Fellow AsceticsPlease purchase a copy for your home, parish, or monastery direct from the Holy & Great Monastery of Vatopedi: https://www.vatopedi.com/en/product/books-and-music/books/imv-0374/imv-28913/elder-joseph-of-vatopedi-from-the-holy-and-great-monastery-of-vatopedi-semi-hardbackPlease consider a donation to Athonite Audio to help support ongoing narration projects: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C

Written by: Metropolitan of Nafpaktos HierotheosPublished by: Birth of the Theotokos Monastery - Levadia, Greece http://www.pelagia.org Book available direct from publisher and Holy Monastery: https://www.pelagia.org/el/Product/hesychia-and-theology-10-30-012.aspxChapter 10: SPIRITUAL INSPIRATIONWhat is Spiritual Inspiration?The Characteristics of Spiritual InspirationThe Struggle to Experience and Preserve Spiritual Inspiration a) Continuous Awareness that God is Everywhere Present b) Striving to Express Love towards Others c) Unwavering Search for Spiritual Ascent d) Overcoming Death e) Dealing with Thoughts f) Keeping Christ's Commandments 4. ConclusionListener Support donations for ongoing narration projects: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C

Please purchase the book for your parish or monastery direct from the publisher The Holy & Great Monastery of Vatopedi: https://www.vatopedi.com/en/product/books-and-music/books/imv-0374/imv-28913/elder-joseph-of-vatopedi-from-the-holy-and-great-monastery-of-vatopedi-semi-hardbackChapter 5: THE RENEWAL OF THE HOLY MONASTERY OF KOUTLOUMOUSI AND MOVE TO CYPRUSThe Repopulation and Renewal of the Athonite MonasteriesHieromonk ElpidiosThe Elder Declines an Offer to Become Abbot of the Holy Monastery of KouloumousiDeacon AthanasiosFirst Trip to CyprusReturn to the Holy Mountain to Seek Guidance from Discerning EldersThe Move to CyprusCare for the Monastery and for His DisciplesA Wondrous Occurrence with Saint PaisiosSaint Anthimos of ChiosA Steady Stream of Homilies - Words of Eternal LifeHis Precarious HealthHis Courtesy and DiscernmentThe Question of a Monastery for WomenTrying to Find an Abbess for a Women's Monastery in CyprusSaint Silouan and Saint Justin PopovichHis Gifts from GodHis Love and CompassionHis Theological HomiliesFostering the Growth of the Church"I Saw Elder Joseph with Saint Nektarios"In His Trials He Acquired Greater VirtuesThe Temptation Takes on New DimensionsConsiderations of a Return to the Holy MountainDeparture of Abbess Christophora from Paphos and the Elder's ForbearanceListener Support Donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C

Purchase the book direct from publisher: https://www.vatopedi.com/en/product/books-and-music/books/imv-0374/imv-28913/elder-joseph-of-vatopedi-from-the-holy-and-great-monastery-of-vatopedi-semi-hardbackListener Support to Athonite Audio:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275CCHAPTER 4: NEW SKETEA Need to RelocateElder Joachim Spetsieris and His Disciple, Father TheophylaktosAt New SketeNew LodgingsFather Panteleimon (1935-2016)The Blessed Repose of Saint Joseph the HesychastA Recollection of Elder AndrewElder Joseph's Life at the Skete after his Elder's ReposeOn HealthSelf-sacrificeThe Spiritual Environment in AthensHe Taught from the Plentitude of His Spiritual ExperienceHis Ecclesiastical Conscience"A City Cannot Be Hidden"Monk George Vitcovic (1920-1972)He Gave His Mother the Monastic SchemaLove--Self-denial--SacrificePanagia PantanassaThe Formations of the Brotherhoods and the Beginning of the Renewal of the Holy MountainAt OinoussesSpiritual ExperiencesThe Brotherhoods of Elders Ephraim and Haralambos Relocate to Other Areas of Asceticism He Accepts His Own DisciplesThe Views of Father John Romanides at That TimeSolid Foundations in MonasticismThe Monastic Life: "Pledge of the Cross, Death, and Resurrection"https://t.me/athoniteaudio/9828Written by: Archimandrite Ephraim of H.M. VatopediPublished in 2025 by HOLY GREAT MONASTERY OF VATOPEDI

Homily delivered by Elder Ephraim as Abbot of H.M. Philotheou on March 18th, 1976.https://t.me/athoniteaudioAthonite Audio is an amateur, volunteer based ongoing narration project dedicated to open source broadcasting and free distribution of spoken word from literature translated into English from the Holy Monasteries of Mount Athos, Greece, Romania, Russia, Serbia, and beyond.

Written by: Elder Joseph of VatopediPublished by: The Great & Holy Monastery of Vatopedi (Holy Mountain Series - 2)https://www.vatopedi.com/en/product/books-and-music/books/imv-0195/030112000001/saint-joseph-the-hesychast-life-and-teachings-semi-hardbackhttps://www.holymountainseries.com/Saint Joseph the Hesychast is widely known today as one of the most niptic and mystic of the recent elders of the Orthodox Church. On the occasion of his recent enrollment into the ranks of the Saints of the Orthodox Church, we present to the world the republication of the first book of the Life of the Saint, written by one of his disciples, Elder Joseph of Vatopedi, of blessed memory, who lived by his side in the remote caves in the “desert” of Mount Athos.  “The Elder used to tell us that the experience of love for one’s neighbor is revealed to him who prays in truth; and more specifically, ‘When grace is operative in the soul of someone who is praying, then he is flooded with the love of God, so that he can no longer bear what he experiences. Afterwards, this love turns towards the world and man, whom he comes to which doesn’t really work here love so much that he seeks to take upon himself the whole of human pain and misfortune so that everyone else might be freed from it. In general, he suffers with every grief and misery, and even for dumb animals, so that he weeps when he thinks that they are suffering. These are properties of love, but it is prayer that activates them and calls them forth. This is why those who are advanced in prayer do not cease to pray for the world. To them belongs even the continuation of life, however strange and audacious this may seem. And you should know that, if such people disappear, then the end of this world will come.’” Telegram version with downloadable mp3 for "off-line" use: https://t.me/athoniteaudio/9817

https://www.holymountainseries.com/Prologue by Ecumenical Patriarch BartholomewIntroduction by Archimandrite Ephraim of VatopediCHAPTER 1: CHILDHOOD AND EARLY YEARSFamilyChildhood and Early YearsIn the City of PaphosHe Saw the Living LordCHAPTER 2: MONASTIC VOCATION - AT STAVROVOUNI MONASTERYSixteen-Year-Old Socrates's Call by GraceA Novice Monk at the Monastery of StavrovouniThe Virtuous Elders of the Monastery of StavrovouniStruggles and Divine Grace at the Monastery of StavrovouniSelf-Reproach--Toil--ObedienceA Monk by the Name of SophronyCHAPTER 3: MOUNT ATHOS - AT THE MINOR SKETE OF SAINT ANNEVisit to JerusalemOn the Holy Mountain - The Wondrous Providence of GodMeeting Saint Joseph the HesychastSaint Joseph the Hesychast and His BrotherhoodSaint Ephraim of KatounakiaFather Sophrony Joins the Brotherhood of Saint Joseph the HesychastExperiencing the Presence of the Holy SpiritDivine Zeal and the Weakness of the FleshAscetic Training in Every VirtueThe Actions of SatanSure Faith in the Providence of GodVigilThe Importance of a Program in the Spiritual LifeInstruction and GuidanceHis Monastic TonsurePapa-Haralambos (1910-2001)Listener Support to Athonite Audio: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275CTelegram episode with downloadable mp3 for "off-line" use: https://t.me/athoniteaudio/9771Email: [email protected]

Purchase a copy of THE ART OF SALVATION direct from the publisher and Holy Monastery of St. Nektarios: https://saintnektariosmonastery.com/The-Art-of-Salvation

https://www.stnilus.org/book.htmCHAPTER 5: MONASTIC BEHAVIOR (1-7 of 26)​Schedule​Prayer​Prayer Technique​Vigil​Reading​Behavior in Church​Behavior in one's CellAthonite Audio is an amateur, volunteer based ongoing narration project dedicated to open source broadcast and free distribution of spoken word from literature translated into English from the Holy Monasteries of Mount Athos, Greece, Romania, Russia, Serbia, and beyond.Please consider a listener support donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C

Written by: +Elder Joseph of VatopeidiPublished by: The Great & Holy Monastery of Vatopeidi - Mount AthosTHE LIFE:Childhood and YouthInitial Difficulties and Aid from GraceSettlement in Katounakia with Elder EphremThe Move to St Basil and the Death of Elder EphremThe Time of Bitter StrugglesThe Nature and Forms of TrialsThe Discovery of the Hesychast Elder Daniel as Spiritual FatherThe Trials Grow More IntenseVarious Trials and Manifest Aid from Our Lady the Mother of GodFrom St Basil to Little St AnnaTEACHING:On Sanctification and DispassionOn Discovering the Will of GodOn Regime and DisorderOn Trials and the Spiritual LawThe Differences between the TrialsThe Law of Changes in Our Practical LifeNegligence, the Unsleeping Danger for the ChristianOn PrayerOn Discrimination and PerspicacityOn ObedienceOn Contemplation, and How Those Who Are Worthy ContemplateAthonite Audio is an amateur, volunteer based ongoing narration project dedicated to open source broadcast and free distribution of spoken word from literature translated into English from the Holy Monasteries of Mount Athos, Greece, Romania, Russia, Serbia, and beyond.Please consider a listener support donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C

Purchase a copy of The Art of Salvation direct from the publisher and Holy Monastery: https://saintnektariosmonastery.com/The-Art-of-SalvationHomily 32: Let Every Breath Praise the LordAthonite Audio is an amateur, volunteer based ongoing narration project dedicated to open source broadcast and free distribution of spoken word from literature translated into English from the Holy Monasteries of Mount Athos, Greece, Romania, Russia, Serbia, and beyond.Please consider a listener support donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C

Written by: Elder Ephraim of Philotheou & ArizonaPurchase a copy directly from publisher H.M. St. Anthony the Great: https://stanthonysmonastery.org/products/my-elder-joseph-the-hesychastPART 2:My Life with Elder JosephGeronda's Teachings to MeCarnal WarfareGeronda's Gifts of Clairvoyance and ForesightOur DietVigilOral PrayerMy VigilAfter My VigilWrestling with ThoughtsWorkSilenceFastingMy IllnessesA Man of LoveA Man of Love, continuedThe Calendar IssueFather HaralambosOur OrdinationsLife with Papa-HaralambosGero-ArseniosOther Spiritual ChildrenNew SketeElder Joseph's SunsetThe End ApproachesHis Holy ReposeAfter His ReposeGuidance from BeyondHis LegacyAfterword for the English EditionListener support: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C

Written by: Elder Ephraim of Philotheou & ArizonaPurchase a copy directly from publisher: https://stanthonysmonastery.org/products/my-elder-joseph-the-hesychastPART 1: 1. Prologue2. In Athens3. His turn towards God4. In search of a spiritual guide5. Father Arsenios - his life in the world6. With Elder Ephraim the Barrel-Maker7. Submission to Elder Ephraim8. Move to St. Basil's Skete9. Formation of a Sisterhood10. Second visit to the world11. Return to the Holy Mountain12. His first brotherhood - Father John13. Father Athanasios14. Other Fathers15. Father Athanaios Kampsanaos16. Papa Ephraim of Katounakia17. In the Small Skete of St. Anne18. Spiritual Struggles19. Father Ioannikioshttps://t.me/athoniteaudio

https://www.stnilus.org/book.htmCHAPTER 4: VIRGINITY1. Reason for Virginity2. Value of Virginity3. Angelic Nature of Virginity4. Duration of Virginity5. Superiority of Celibacy to Marriage6. Inferiority of Virginity7. Virginity of Soul8. Acquiring Chastityhttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C

Purchase a copy of "The Angelic Life: A Vision of Orthodox Monasticism" directly from publisher and/or Amazon Books, Barnes & Noble: https://www.stnilus.org/book.htmCHAPTER 3: OBEDIENCE1. Reason for Obedience2. Requirement for Complete Obedience3. Harm of Partial Obedience4. Disobeying Harmful Orders5. Obeying Harmful Orders6. Obedience and FreedomListener Support for ongoing narration projects: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275CTelegram episode of above with downloadable mp3 files for off-line listening: https://t.me/athoniteaudio/9722

Purchase a copy directly from publisher and/or Amazon Books, Barnes & Noble: https://www.stnilus.org/book.htmCHAPTER TWO: THE ABBOT1. His Characteristics2. His Responsibilities3. Making Corrections4. Punishments5. His Authority6. Governing Souls7. Mistakes by the Abbot8. Hearing Confessions9. SeniorityListener Support for ongoing narration projects: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275CTelegram episode with downloadable mp3 files for off-line listening: https://t.me/athoniteaudio/9697

Purchase a copy directly from publisher and/or Amazon Books: https://www.stnilus.org/book.htmAbout This BookIntroductionPrefaceChapter One: Becoming a Monk1. What is a Monk?2. The Novitiatei) Whom to Acceptii) Age Limitsiii) How to Evaluate a Noviceiv) When to Tonsure a Novicev) The Departure of Novices3. Renunciation of the World4. Stability5. The Monastic Struggle---end of Chapter One---Listener Support: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275CTelegram episode with downloadable mp3: https://t.me/athoniteaudio/9676

"Orthodox Kypseli" Publications - Thessalonkia, GreeceListener support for ongoing narration projects: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275CTelegram host episode with free downloadable mp3 files: https://t.me/athoniteaudio/9659Become familiar with "Orthodox Kypseli" Publications:1. The Church Fathers on Love in Truth2. Counsels for Life: The Life and Teachings of of Father Epiphanios Theodoropoulous https://t.me/athoniteaudio/54633. Papa-Dimitri Gagastathis, The Man of God4. Paternal Counsels, Volumes 1 & 2 - Father Philotheos Zervakos https://t.me/athoniteaudio/30615. Elder Gervasios (Paraskevopoulos of Patra6. Practical Guide of Orthodoxy & Orthopraxia https://t.me/athoniteaudio/56727. The Blessed Elder George Karslides (1901-1959)8. Miracles, Which My Eyes Have Seen9. In General about the close of the age, the antichrist and the 2nd Coming of Christ10. Saint Parthenios of Crete11. Talks with Father Paisios

"Adam, father of all mankind, in paradise knew the sweetness of the love of God; and so when for his sin he was driven forth from the garden of Eden, and was widowed of the love of God, he suffered grievously and lamented with a mighty moan. And the whole desert rang with his lamentations. His soul was racked as he thought: 'I have grieved my beloved Lord.' He sorrowed less after paradise and the beauty thereof - he sorrowed that he was bereft of the love of God, which insatiably, at every instant, draws the soul to Him.In the same way the soul which has known God through the Holy Spirit but has afterwards lost grace experiences the torment that Adam suffered. There is an aching and a deep regret in the soul that has grieved the beloved Lord.Adam pined on earth, and wept bitterly, and the earth was not pleasing to him. He was heartsick for God, and this was his cry:'My soul wearies for the Lord, and I seek Him in tears.'Thus did Adam lament, and the tears steamed down his face on to his beard, on to the ground beneath his feet, and the whole desert heard the sound of his moaning."- page 448 from The Writings of St. Silouan the Athonite as complied and edited by St. Sophrony of Essex

JOURNEY INTO THE STILLNESS OF THE DESERTChapter 1: The Life of St. Mary of EgyptChapter 2: The Life of St. EugeniaChapter 3: The Life of St. EvpraxiaChapter 4: The Life of St. EuphrosyneChapter 5: The Life of St. Thais the HarlotChapter 6: The Life of St. Mary the HarlotChapter 7: The Life of St. Pelagia the HarlotChapter 8: The Life of St. Maria (Marinus)The lives of eight women saints who battled against the passions and overcame the devil, emerging from the contest as triumphant victors.The great holy women of the Orthodox Church lived ascetically in silence, fasting, and prayer and found hesychia—the deep inner stillness that leads the soul to spiritual peace and perfect union with God. Concentrating their entire being within, they made their heart heaven and lived paradise on earth, the Lord dwelling with them. They left us their lives as guides so that we could follow their footprints to the priceless peace found only in God.Published by: Saint Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery Press - Arizona

Listener Support 2026 for ongoing narration projects: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C"See that ye walk circumspect, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil." -Ephesians 5:15-16"Keep thy mind in hell, and despair not." -St. Silouan the AthoniteChapter 17: Concerning Intrusive Thoughts and DelusionsChapter 18: Adam's LamentChapter 19: Reminiscensces and ConversationsChapter 20 of 20: Thoughts, Advice and Observations on AsceticismTelegram host episode with free downloadable mp3 files: https://t.me/athoniteaudio/9646

Listener Support 2026 for ongoing narration projects: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C"See that ye walk circumspect, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil." -Ephesians 5:15-16"Keep thy mind in hell, and despair not." -St. SilouanThe Writings of Saint Silouan the Athonite, continued...Chapter 10: We are Children of God and in the Likeness of the LordChapter 11: On the Mother of GodChapter 12: On the SaintsChapter 13: Concerning Shepherds of SoulsChapter 14: Concerning MonksChapter 15: Concerning ObedienceChapter 16: Concerning Spiritual WarfareTelegram host episodes with free downloadable mp3 files for off-line listening: https://t.me/athoniteaudio/9635

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Purchase the book direct from publisher: https://saintnektariosmonastery.com/The-Art-of-Salvation"Successor divine of Joseph the great Hesychast, cohabitant of noetic prayer and watchfulness, O ascetic angel-like, Philotheou's abbot and guardian, America's enlightener, Ephraim, we honour thee as our fervent advocate.""Cease not for us beseeching, thou boast of Athonites and divine apostle of all the ends of America, O Spirit-bearing Ephraim, that Christ may send down upon us from the heavens strengthening, might, and encouragment."- Odes from Supplicatory Canon to our Venerable and God-bearning Father Ephraim of Philotheou and ArizonaHomily 20 from The Art of Salvation

Purchase the book direct from publisher: https://saintnektariosmonastery.com/The-Art-of-Salvation"Successor divine of Joseph the great Hesychast, cohabitant of noetic prayer and watchfulness, O ascetic angel-like, Philotheou's abbot and guardian, America's enlightener, Ephraim, we honour thee as our fervent advocate.""Cease not for us beseeching, thou boast of Athonites and divine apostle of all the ends of America, O Spirit-bearing Ephraim, that Christ may send down upon us from the heavens strengthening, might, and encouragment."-Odes from Supplicatory Canon to our Venerable and God-bearning Father Ephraim of Philotheou and ArizonaHomily 15 from The Art of Salvation

Book available for purchase from publisher: https://saintnektariosmonastery.com/The-Art-of-SalvationAthonite Audio is committed to redeeming the time and enlightening the darkness.Let him who has ears to hear, hear.Athonite Audio is an amateur, volunteer based ongoing narration project dedicated to the broadcast and free distribution of spoken word from homilies and books translated into English from the Holy Monasteries of Mount Athos, Greece, Russia, Romania, Serbia, and beyond.Telegram episode "Spiritual Zeal" by Elder Ephraim of Philotheou & Arizona with downloadable mp3: https://t.me/athoniteaudio/1153Homily 28 from The Art of SalvationICXCNIKA

Successor divine of Joseph the great Hesychast, cohabitant of noetic prayer and watchfulness, O ascetic angel-like, Philotheou's abbot and guardian, America's enlightener, Ephraim, we honour thee as our fervent advocate.""Cease not for us beseeching, thou boast of Athonites and divine apostle of all the ends of America, O Spirit-bearing Ephraim, that Christ may send down upon us from the heavens strengthening, might, and encouragment."-Odes from Supplicatory Canon to our Venerable and God-bearning Father Ephraim of Philotheou and ArizonaHomily 6 from The Art of Salvation

"Successor divine of Joseph the great Hesychast, cohabitant of noetic prayer and watchfulness, O ascetic angel-like, Philotheou's abbot and guardian, America's enlightener, Ephraim, we honour thee as our fervent advocate.""Cease not for us beseeching, thou boast of Athonites and divine apostle of all the ends of America, O Spirit-bearing Ephraim, that Christ may send down upon us from the heavens strengthening, might, and encouragment."-Odes from Supplicatory Canon to our Venerable and God-bearning Father Ephraim of Philotheou and ArizonaHomily 18 from The Art of Salvation

"Keep thy mind in hell, and despair not" -St. Silouan the AthoniteChapter 2: On PrayerChapter 3: On HumilityChapter 4: On PeaceChapter 5: On GraceChapter 6: On The Will of God and on FreedomListener Support for ongoing narration projects:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275CTelegram host channel open source free downloadable mp3:https://t.me/athoniteaudio/9587