Athonite Audio

https://www.pelagia.org/i-know-a-man-in-christ.en.aspx CONTENTS of EPISODE: (Part 2 of 2) Everyday Life – Pastoral Ministry 1. Elder Sophrony in Everyday Life a) Welcome b) Divine Liturgy – Prayer c) Refectory d) Hospitality e) Love for People f) Discussion – Confession g) Visits h) Love for Nature i) Sense of Humour j) Taking Leave 2. Theologian and Shepherd  1976  1977  1978  1979  1980  1981  1982  1983  1984  1985  1988  1991 3. Various Words of the Elder In Conclusion Encomium by Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos Appendix Timeless Relevance 1. ‘The Elder of the Monastery’ 2. ‘Living Theology’ 3. ‘Elder Sophrony’s Personal Participation in the Mystery of the Cross’ 4. ‘On Prayer – The New Book by Archimandrite Sophrony’ 5. ‘From the Morning Watch until the Night’ 6. ‘The Theology of Elder Sophrony’ 7. ‘The Chariot and Horseman of the Israel of Grace’ 8. ‘Elder Sophrony’ 9. ‘The Person as Truth in the Teaching of Elder Sophrony’

CONTENTS OF EPISODE: Foreword by the Ecumenical Patriarch to the Greek Edition Preface by the Author to the Greek Edition Introduction Part 1 ‘Spiritual Autobiography’ 1. The Charismatic Elder Sophrony 1. The Theology of Elder Sophrony a) The Theological Formation of Elder Sophrony Sakharov b) A Presentation of the Theology of Archimandrite Sophrony 2. ‘Spiritual Autobiography’ 1. The Teaching of the Church as the Fruit of Experience 2. Marvellous Works a) Early Experience b) ‘Struggling with God - Mindfulness of Death’ c) ‘Fall’ d) ‘Returning to Christ’ – “I AM THAT I AM” e) ‘Mourning’ f) ‘Reaching up to God’ g) ‘Visions of the Uncreated Light’ h) The Coming of the Uncreated Light and Its Concealment i) Sermon on the Uncreated Light j) ‘Living Confirmation’ – Saint Silouan 3. Conclusion 3. Struggle to Know God 1. Meeting and Conversation with David Balfour 2. Reflections on the Book Struggle to Know God a) The Basis of the Book Saint Silouan the Athonite b) Two Levels of the Spiritual Life c) Self-emptying Love d) The Experienced Spiritual Guide e) Hesychastic and Liturgical Life f) ‘Triple Alliance’ g) Conversion of Non-Orthodox to Orthodoxy h) The Orthodox Church and other Organisations and Confessions i) Self-emptying Love after the ‘Rift’ and the Fall j) Miraculous Intervention and Repentance k) General Impression l) Testimony 3. Autobiographical Elements a) Reason for the Letters b) The Orthodox Church c) Theophany – Divine Grace d) Godforsakenness e) Spiritual Struggle f) Temptations g) Orthodox Monasticism h) Spiritual Guidance i) Saint Silouan

PART 3 of 3 Book available for purchase below: https://bakery.stjohnmonastery.org/collections/books

PART 2 of 3 Original Greek published by the Holy Monastery Panagia - Odigitria - Portaria, Volos, Greece. English translation published by St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Monastery - Goldendale, WA, USA.

PART 1 of 3 "I do not have eloquent speech... but these humble words that I say to you, I say from my heart."Original Greek published by the Holy Monastery Panagia - Odigitria - Portaria, Volos. English translation published by St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Monastery - Goldendale, WA https://bakery.stjohnmonastery.org/collections/books

The Feasts of the Lord: An Introduction to the twelve feasts and Orthodox Christology CHAPTER 2: THE NATIVITY Written by: Metropolitan of Nafpaktos Hierothoes Published by: Birth of the Theotokos Monastery, Levadia, Greece. Translated into English by: Ester Williams First Edition 2003 http://www.pelagia.org

Dedicated to the Venerable Personalities who lived Orthodox Monasticism on the rugged harsh rocks of our island. Written by: Agnes Maglis, Abbess; Euseveia Kassiotou, nun. Published by: THE HOLY MONASTERY "PANAGHIA ELEOUSA" ROTSO-KALYMNOS year 2000. Translated by: Father Nicholas Palis Revision of the English translation: Mrs. Anastasia A. Koutoulakis, Fr. Nicholas Samaras and Anges Manglis, Gerontissa

Published by: Holy Monastery "Evangelist John the Theologian", Souroti, Thessalonica, Greece PART 3: Spiritual Bravery Chapter One: The Signs of the Times Chapter Two: Sacrifice Brings Joy Chapter Three: Bravery Is Born of Trust in God Chapter Four: For the Faithful, Martyrdom Is a Festival PART 4: Dependency Upon Heaven Chapter One: God's Providence For Man Chapter Two: Faith and Trust in God Chapter Three: Where Man Cannot Reach, God Provides Help PART 5: Spiritual Weapons Chapter One: Prayer Is a Powerful Weapon Chapter Two: Monasteries Are the Fortresses of the Church Chapter Three: The Deeper Meaning in Life

Published by: Holy Monastery "Evangelist John the Theologian", Souroti, Thessalonica, Greece PART ONE: THE RESPONSIBILITY OF LOVE Chapter One: The Indifferent Generation Chapter Two: The Presence of a Christian Is a Confession of Faith Chapter Three: To the Pure All Things Are Pure Chapter Four: Actions With Prudence and Love PART TWO: STRUGGLE AND DEVOUTNESS Chapter One: The Good Fight Chapter Two: How the Devil Works Chapter Three: The Benefits of Good Fellowship Chapter Four: Devoutness Moves God Chapter Five: Self-Offering Provides Divine Oxygen Saint Paisios the Athonite (+1924–1994) was one of the most loved and revered Greek Orthodox Elders of our times. Living as a monk in the ancient monastic republic of Mount Athos, Greece, he lived in the Kingdom of God even while on earth, and received many heavenly visitations. He lived in obscurity, giving himself over entirely to God, and God gave him to the whole world. During the last fifteen years of his life, he spent his nights in prayer and his entire days gathering human pain and spreading divine consolation. He guided, consoled, healed, and gave rest to countless people who took shelter in him. His sanctified soul overflowed with divine love, and his face radiated divine Grace.

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