Ioannis is now an Orthodox elder at the Holy Metochion of Taxiarch Archangel Michael of the Holy Monastery of Saint George of Examili, Greece. Content should not be treated as a substitute for offline interaction. Archimandrite Athanasios Mitilinaios (1927-2006), was abbot of the Holy Monastery of St John the Theologian, Larisa, and was one of the most eminent and beloved teachers and Gospel preachers of the church in the 20th century. After discussing the matter with a mutual friend, I learned that when John decided to leave the monastery, he was not in a healthy frame of mind. December 11, 2022. Exhortation of St. Paisius I IMPLORE and exhort you, my beloved fathers, brethren, and children, in the following: Love the Lord with all thy soul and all thy heart. The fact is, there is nothing strange or wrong at St. Anthony's. Ive been exceptionally hard on the Greek (and the EU) administrations for quite awhile. . My older brother would take the books and hide them, but that didn't stop me. 2012), , " ", . Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. , ( , ). GitHub export from English Wikipedia. We will soon be commemorating the one-year anniversary of the repose of our holy spiritual father, Geronda Ephraim of Arizona. Tell these things to your spiritual father and to others. There is an entire section of the book store devoted to young earth creationism and anti-evolutionary ideas. I visited St. Anthonys about three years ago and I didnt care for it. Middleton, Herman A. So long as territory Ukraine claims as its own. Andrei Kurayev: 'Why I Am Not An Atheist', Amalfion Benedictine Monastery on Mount Athos, Philistine Temple Uncovered in Goliath's Hometown. The first two letters began personally, I and we. Repentance! After all, what else have they got? Of course, some people have experienced spiritual abuse in their past and perhaps because of the strictness of the spiritual life there they may be reminded of things. Even at the School of Theology in Boston there are fanatic followers of elder Ephraim. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Please help support our crowdfunding campaign, In 1979, he went to Canada for medical reasons, and while there, he was invited to confess, counsel, and teach the Orthodox Christians in their churches and homes. See this quote: Hello there, I'd just like to say that I myself lived at St Anthony's monastery for 10 years as a novice for 7 years and a monk for three. As they were approaching the property, they all heard church bells ringing out of nowhere. Seraphim, the US Georgian bishop Saba saw fit to. Such foolishness belongs in a psych ward. Elder Ephraim isn't holy, he's demonized, and a liar. This is excellent, but you have to be willing to put up with a lot of St. Joseph flaming your life the whole time. Actually, it's slanderous to call me a devil. Miracles, Icons and Photos of St. Irene Chrysovala Relics Discovered in 5th Cent. These communities provide spiritual guidance, and they help to preserve the holy traditions of the Church through an exemplary Christian life and devotion to God. Tel: 520-868-3188. St Gerasimos of the Jordan monastery in the Holy Land. After clearing the northeast corner of the property in the blazing summer heat, they placed two trailers therethe first buildings of the monastery. Holy Monastery of the Nativity of the Theotokos Abbess Theophano 121 St. Elias Lane Saxonburg, PA 16056 USA Tel: (724) 352-3999 Fax: (724) 352-5822 website 2. On July 11, 1994, he received Holy Communion for the last time. Hristos este foarte furios. by " ". . Aceast mrturie este autentic i verificat. ( . At that time, John appeared to be happy and healthy. , ! In: This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 04:55. I'm not still a novice, but I was for about six years. It is authentic and verified. And he told her: Repentance! The woman herself did not know how long the vision lasted. We pray that through Gerondas intercessions, we will all understand the significance of his powerful message and strive to implement it in our lives. This holy and spiritual message that is presented here in several languages for the benefit of the Church. A recent vision that a woman in Greece had of Geronda Ephraim has come to many peoples attention. Is there a particular reason you can hear some people compare its quality to an Athonite community and yet others discussing accusations of cult behavior? Anthony of Westgate. Public Domain. One of the trailers housed the chapel for their daily services, the refectory for their meals, and the monks living quarters; the other trailer became the first guesthouse. From the time that he was a child, Elder Paisios lived an ascetic life, and was nourished by the lives of the Saints, whose feats he sought to imitate with great zeal and admirable precision. Paisios aimed towards the depth of the soul, towards that which remains and leads us to Christ and eternity, and not to the frivolous and transient. By the autumn of 1995, more monks arrived. , , () . Femeia aflat n rpire nu i-a dat seama ct a durat viziunea. Impersonal. Paisios stayed there until 1979, when he moved to his final home on the Holy Mountain, the hermitage Panagouda, which belongs to the Monastery of Koutloumousiou. Church on St. Ivan New Russia Holiday Marked As Kremlin Boosts Church. I also had occasion to speak with him on the phone and see him again when I returned to the monastery for a visit in 2009. He buries his monks alive. The OCA was given, All the talk about Ukraine joining NATO is just defiant pouting. The Historicity and Reliability of Acts of the Apo Holy New Hieromartyr Bessarion, Bishop of Smolyan, Saint Bogolep: Child Schema-monk of Cherny Yar, Jordan River 'Too Polluted' For Baptism Pilgrims, How the Rich and the Poor Help Each Other. La un moment dat, femeia a intrat ntr-o stare ca i cum ar fi fost n rpire; aceast stare a durat aproximativ 10 minute, potrivit nurorii sale care o ngrijea. I've visited there and had a lovely time praying and wandering the grounds. 1 mo. Please see the changelog at the bottom of this page for information about updates. https://www-pronews-gr.translate.goog/amyna-asfaleia/i-dania-katargei-xristianiki-argia-me-to-aitiologiko-tis-enisxysis-ton-enoplon-dynameon/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en The holiday has been in effect, An American mercenary fighting for the Ukrainians, defects to Russia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6GPng0o5GA, All good questions Nate. Message From Father Paisios of St. Anthonys Greek Orthodox Monastery. A prostration is when one makes the sign of the cross over himself and then kneels, touching his head to the ground. I would just go into the forest and keep reading there.". He was officially glorified by the Patriarchate of Constantinople in 1986. His family felt the monastery brainwashed their "boy", and they had him go in some intense therapy. Ioanna pointed out that we must be careful about how we pray for those who commit suicide. Contact: V. Rev. Muli oameni vor muri n urma evenimentelor care urmeaz, muli vor muri. In a service presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Anthony of San Francisco, Priest-monk Paisios was enthroned as the first abbot of the monastery and new monks were tonsured. We would like to confirm that the vision is from God, and that its message very much reflects the spirit of our Gerondas teaching. Dunlap, CA 93621 USA, Abbess Efpraxia 5 Timmer Lane Goldendale, WA 98620 USA website, Kathegoumenos Archimandrite Paisios 4784 N. St. Joseph's Way Florence, AZ 85132 website, Kathegoumenos Archimandrite Dositheos 2191 Twin Sisters Dr. Kendalia, TX 78027 USA website, Kathegoumenos Archimandrite Polycarp 12600 West Hwy. FLORENCE, AZ - At the St. Anthony's Monastery in Florence, AZ, a 27 year-old novice monk took his life with a gun on the dawn of June 11. This holy and spiritual message that is presented here in several languages for the benefit of the Church. He claimed that he was threatened in the monastery by Elder Eprhaim, Abbot Paisios, and other monks. 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St. Josephs Way, Florence, AZ 85132 USA, 4784 N. St. Josephs Way, Florence, AZ 81532 USA. He was buried there, and thousands of pilgrims immediately started coming to his grave. , , , , , , . That is, unless they (Turkey) leave NATO, or, I dont believe I have heard Antiochians think of themselves as self-ruled before. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. The monastery pushes fundamentalist and spartan ideas that are not representative of the broader Orthodox tradition. I hear it is a very popular monastery I first saw it in this documentary and being originally from Arizona it'd be nice to visit, but also hear criticisms and accusations of cultish behavior surrounding the abbot, a certain Elder Ephraim. 4784 North St. Joseph's Way, Florence, AZ 85 132, Arizona. , . This was something new for her (i.e., the content of their conversation was unlike any of their previous conversations; for after Gerondas repose she had seen him several times, both in her sleep and while awake), and for this reason she was astonished and called her spiritual father, in order to ask if what she had seen was delusion or reality. The lady running the book store was rude. The monastery is a cult. 173 Harvard, IL 60033 USA website, Kathegoumenos Archimandrite Joseph 100 Lake Anawanda Rd. It appears to me that most of the people who hate the place have somewhat of agenda. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The runaway monastic claimed that Elder Ephraim is a false man, a liar, demonic, fraud ectect. His father was a teacher. , . . , , . (The Garden of Flowers - quotes from the Church fathers and from hagiography selected by the Saint Paisios of the Holy Mountain), " , ", , . Your parish priest is probably married; he would be a great person to ask questions about when, what and how much with your spouse, if you really feel like you want a clergyman's input on the subject. Later, when Arsenios was fifteen, a friend of his brother's named Costas told his . He buries people alive. The lion became his friend. , , . Florence, AZ - David Smith, who was connected for a number of years with St. Anthony's Monastery of Arizona in an interview with TNH revealed the chilling admission that he came close to committing suicide because of teachings and brainwashing at the Monastery. Saint Paisios the Athonite as the Patron Saint of the Signals Corps of the Greek and Cypriot Armies. Thus, a large blue tarp served as a makeshift roof to cover the many of pilgrims who came to honor the saint. This last book, a very frank, open spiritual autobiography, was . Be it unto me according to thy word.1 She did not say, I will become the mother of the Son of God. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device, 4784 N. St. Josephs Way, Florence, AZ 85132 USA, 4784 N. St. Josephs Way, Florence, AZ 81532 USA. Christ is very angry. Vin necazuri mari, nu v putei imagina ct de cumplite! ELDER EPHRAIM of Arizona Appeared and CALLS US TO REPENTANCE. The elder was going to leave Athos on the following day to go to the monastery of St John the Apostle in the village of Souroti, near Thessaloniki. 318 Williston, FL 32696 website, Abbess Agapia 13486 N.W. There's nothing on my FB page about this. 106. Call the monastery 520-868-3188 and ask them if Scott Nevins (novice John) was a novice for some 6 years there. . There is apparently a documentary about this and this particular channel has several videos talking about a lot of stuff that seems to go all over the place (that channel is extremely strange on its own, is anyone familiar with it?). Katounakia is a group of cells located in the desert region on the southeastern side of the peninsula. After the first in 2014/15 there were the Minsk accords. Let those who read such "prophecies" and recommendations be careful then, and not accept and propagate them so easily. Exercise caution in forums such as this. Others who had known him in the monastary said, that, they were surprised by how he changed. The site has now moved to https://www.mystagogyresourcecenter.com/ . I think Ive seen other such cases around the U.S (Michigan recently?). Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. And he told her: The woman who saw this vision was a spiritual daughter of Geronda Ephraim for many years, and was in communication with him until his repose. Cnd i-a aprut printele, ea era alturi de nora ei; nu dormea, ci era treaz. , , , , . Unfortunately, I didn't follow him or his activities on the internet, and I had no idea just how troubled he was. It is located between St. Pauls Monastery and St. Annes Skete. Christ said that you must turn the other cheek, especially if you see this as persecution. One person will devour the other. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. No one has touched on the elephant in the room yet, so I will. They're not dead when they're buried, so they're bodies sag at burial. That is understandable. To honour his memory, St George Church in Thebarton, SA has . 2016 (a collection of written narratives of the saint found in his private notebook of notes, typed down and published), " ", ed. After the suicide, the parents of him obsessively posted on the internet spreading rumors and attacking the monastery, just as he had done, setting up pages online and posting everywhere they could find about the monastery, attacking it. BOSTON - Paisios, the former Metropolitan of Tyana, who, together with the late Vikentios, former bishop of Apameia, founded the St. Irene Chrysovalantou Monastery in Astoria, NY and its dependencies in other U.S. cities and states, breaks his silence after nearly twelve years and gives an exclusive interview to The National Herald, prompted by the passing of Vikentios, his spiritual son and . The highest rank of monk in the Orthodox Church. John (Scott) Nevins was also a friend. At the greeting of the Archangel, Mary said, Behold, the handmaid of the Lord. God give him mercy and rest from his troubles. The thing that looks like "cult behavior" to some people IS the Athonite discipline of the community. Elder Paisios was canonized by the Ecumenical Patriarchate January 13, 2015. ) As we approach Lent consider this additional wisdom, From the Elders: On Becoming Worthy to Pray. Fax: 520-868-3088. www . Father Paisios did say that to me, and you can ask both of them if you like. . Scott Nevins was a novice for six years at St. Anthony, one of the 21 Monasteries established by Elder Ephraim, the former abbot of the Philotheou Monastery on Mount Athos. Elder Paisios, fervently believed that we were in the end of times. Ioannis (ee-oh-Ah-nees) is the Greek form of John. , , , - , , [] , . The church commemorates his feast day on July 12. Hwy. You are harsh. The construction of the main church had begun in the fall of 1995, but had not yet been completed. He could talk to animals. ELDER EPHRAIM of Arizona Appeared and CALLS US TO REPENTANCE Without Repentance Terrible Events Await Us We have received the following, published with the blessings of Saint Anthony's Monastery in Florence Arizona, which has asked us to pass it on to the faithful for their spiritual edification. the Feast of St. Anthony the Great was still celebrated and Priest-monk Paisios was enthroned as the first abbot, or leader, of St. Anthony's. . Saint Paisios the Athonite Proclaimed the Patron Saint of the Military Corps of Signalmen. 121 St. Elias Lane, Saxonburg, PA 16056 | (724) 352-3999 . . Smith Creek, MI 48061 USA, Hieromonk Nektarios 1631 Creasey Rd. One of the big issues surrounding St. Anthony's in recent years was a former novice monk who made strange claims about goings-on at the monastery while there, and who later returned with a small arsenal of weapons in his car and committed suicide in the parking lot when confronted by a night watchman. Elder Archimandrite Ephraim (Ioannis Moraitis - June 24, 1927) was an archimandrite and former abbot of Philotheou Monastery on Mount Athos, spiritual guide of four monasteries on Mount Athos and of eight women's convents in Greece, as well as the founder of 19 monasteries in the United States and Canada. The story of a Greek Orthodox monk who established 19 monasteries in North America is an epic of devotion to his faith and determination to achieve what others would find impossible. Yes, Elder Ephraim is an evil man. The woman herself did not know how long the vision lasted. Because they, Denmark abolishes a Christian holiday with the rationale of strengthening the armed forces! . A correspondent of "Neskuchnii Sad" headed to Souroti to meet with people who remember Elder Paisios. At the time of the appearance this woman was not asleep, but in a state of wakefulness. "Oh no, it must be a cult!". From the time that he was a child, Elder Paisios lived an ascetic life, and was nourished by the lives of the Saints, whose feats he sought to imitate with great zeal and admirable precision. I remember also at the Coenobium we had a monk who as a layman had been a police captain. 225 Reddick, FL 32686 USA website, Hieromonk Joseph 125 Sturdevant Rd. Even though he lived the monastic life in obscurity on the Holy Mountain of Athos in northern Greece, he became a shining light for thousands of faithful who flocked to see him. TNH has learned that a fundamentalist movement has been created in the Archdiocese, deriving from the monasteries called "Ephraimism." Many priests in the parishes have been influenced, and consequently, they pass their influence onto their parishes. New Skete is one of two sketes attached to St. Pauls Monastery. We people today should not be in the spiritual state in which we find ourselves. It is authentic and verified. "Friends of St Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery in Arizona" Description: "For those who love the Monastery, her mission and her leadership under Elders Ephraim and Paisios." This group is loosely based on the former OrthodoXCircle.com group of the same name. Welcome to St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery Please help support our crowdfunding campaign to help us publish our new books about Geronda Ephraim: https://igg.me/at/ge Sent By God: Geronda Ephraim of Arizona Book Project (longer version) Watch on The monastery is one of eighteen in the USA founded by Father Ephraim of Philotheou, a Greek monk who lived for years on Mount Athos, Greece's famous monastic centre. He saved a lion in distress. St. Joseph Gerontissa Makrina , Abbess Theophano 121 St. Elias Lane Saxonburg, PA 16056 USAwebsite, Abbess Alexia 14155 Caledon King Town Line Rd. , . I do find some of story of his life very inspiring and enlightening-although it must be scaled . May God be sweet to John and remember all his goodness. Here are Elder Theoklitos' from Saint Arsenios Monastery in Vatopedi, one of St. Paisios' closest disciples, last words: "These days I am reminded of +Elder Gabriel's [Mount Athos Dionysiou Monastery] prophecy of biological warfare and Revelation in the 1970's. We visited the monastery then together with another pilgrim, a very well . In my case, the monks did not seem welcoming, but were instead standoffish and severe in their mannerisms. In an idiorrhythmic monastery, a monk is responsible for providing his own needs and is at liberty to possess his own property and determine his own way of life. Before posting, please review our sidebar, rules, and the FAQ. Why does he walk on his heels without touching his toes to the ground? Since he has spiritual poverty, he also enjoys the fullness of spiritual wealth. . A cenobitic monastery is one in where the monks live a common life under the direction of an abbot (superior monk). A Vision of God. It was at Panagouda that Elder Paisios' fame as a God bearing elder . He is also devout and silent, and this is why he has kinship with the most Blessed Virgin Mary, the Theotokos, Who had great humility. I'm not sure how accurate this is, since I have heard it from people who have visited and can't personally confirm (I heard it from various people who visited and who love the place, so I assume it is true), but ONLY Greek is used, and the monks are supposed to pray the Jesus prayer in Greek. . . Anthony of Westgate. Suntei aspri unii cu alii, v devorai unul pe altul. Femeia care a vzut aceast viziune a fost o fiic duhovniceasc a Printelui Efrem timp de muli ani, fiind n legtur i comunicnd cu acesta pn la trecerea sa la cele venice. Brendan, I doubt very much that Turkey will let Ukraine join NATO. They were warmly greeted by the . The next day, Elder Paisios gave his soul into God's keeping. Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device, Welcome to St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery. Anyway, he was obviously very disturbed. The Nativity of the Theotokos Monastery is the first women's Greek Orthodox monastery in the Americas. Monastic Wisdom: The Letters of Elder Joseph the Hesychast" by St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery. Unfortunately, certain people seized on this tragedy and, in combination with the austerity and severity of Athonite monasticism in a culture used to "safe space", rumours abound. Though he had an intellectual approach to the Church when he first came to the faith (as many do), he also had a kind, sweet nature. Lawsonville, NC 27032 USA, Abbess Agne 404 Warner Road Troy, NC 27371 USA website, Abbot Akakios 17906 Rt. After he left, he friended me on Facebook (I had an account back then). In the summer of 1995 six monks arrived in the southern Arizona desert to establish St. Anthony's Monastery, carrying with them the sacred, millenial heritage of the Holy Mountain, Athos. The Prophecied Scoffers of Holy Things (2 Peter 3: Moscow Patriarchate: "Schism Is Outmoded", 7 Astonishing Miracles of Saint Paraskevi. This is the testimony of a direct witness. World Reacts to ICJ Advisory Ruling on Kosovo. On October 20, 1993, Elder Paisios, despite being in great pain, went to the Koutloumousiou Monastery, to which his cell belonged, and greeted hegumen Christodoulos on his name-day. Spune toate acestea duhovnicului tu i altora.. Geronda Paisios, the abbot, assigns daily work duties and directly oversees the physical and spiritual activities of the monks.On January 17, 1996, the monastery celebrated the feast of St. Anthony the Great for the first time. Alas, what awaits you! From everything I know of John, I can safely say that his state of mind at his passing was nothing like the man I met 7 years before. Group Rules and Regulations: 1. . Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. Protopresbyter Georgios Manos, , 2009. Good, maybe the Greeks are seeing the wring on the wall and know that Elensky is a schyster Now if, I totally agree. Unfortunately, the deceptions were force-fed on a constant basis makes it hard to verify things. . [15] After Elder Tikhon's death on 10 September 1968, Fr. She saw Geronda Ephraim, who was very sad and who was imploring Christ concerning the coming tribulationsthings which certainly correspond with the things Geronda spoke about while he was in this life. 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I hear it is a very popular monastery I first saw it in this documentary and being originally from Arizona it'd be nice to visit, but also hear criticisms and accusations of cultish behavior surrounding the abbot, a certain Elder Ephraim.
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