Athonite Audio

PART 2 Teachings: About Noetic Prayer, About the Holy Eucharist, About Charity. Experiences & Testimonies of his Spiritual Children Epilogue

Written by Monk Joseph Dionysiatis - Athos. Originally from the brotherhood of Saint Joseph, the Cave-Dweller, Father Haralambos went on the become the abbot of the large Monastery of Dionysiou on Mt. Athos. He reposed in December, 2000. This book writes about his life, teachings, and testimonies of his disciples. PART 1 - HIS LIFE-STORY

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

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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