His teaching has been recored for us in the wonderful book put together from his talks titled, wounded by love. He was officially recognized as a saint by the ecumenical patriarchate of constantinople in 20. Once i had passed my copy along to a friend, i had to get another one to keep. Newly canonized saint porphyrios, a greek monk and priest who died in 1991, stands in the long tradition of charismatic spiritual guides in the eastern church.
The more i hear the psalter and the poetic canons, the more i want to hear them. For the bad attitude of the children, says father porphyrios, the ones who are usually responsible for it are their parents themselves. Wounded by love, the life and the wisdom of elder porphyrios. Rather we love him out of gratitude, without thinking of anything, only of the love of god. Dec 01, 2018 the most wellknown book in english about st. The life and wisdom of saint porphyrios 9789607120199 by porphyrios and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Wounded by love by elder porphyrios, 9789607120199, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Even when i had my illnessesand they were many and lasted for yearsi received with christs love the souls that god sent me. We do not love him in order to receive some reward such as health. Porphyrios bairaktaris the kapsokalivite orthodoxwiki.
He was born february 7 in the little village of st. Mar 01, 2005 wounded by love is an amazing story of a child who follows his destiny to a holy mountain in greece and lives his early years with great souls. My heart has been very moved by a passage from wounded by love, the life and wisdom of saint porphyrios. A number of books on the elders life and teaching are in print. Using his own words, the book describes the journey of his life, and shares the way to a deeply personal love for christ through his teachings. This is an audio excerpt read from the book wounded by love. The life and the wisdom of elder porphyrios elder porphyrios, a greek monk and priest who died in 1991, stands in the long tradition of charismatic spiritual guides in the eastern church, which continues from the apostolic age down to figures such as saint seraphim of sarov and staretz silouan in modern times. Elder porphyrios, a greek monk and priest who died in 1991, stands in the long tradition of charismatic spiritual guides in the eastern church which continues from. The life and wisdom of elder porphyrios by elder porphyrios isbn. Entering the pharmacy, they saw a photograph of elder porphyrios and said. I have run to the fragrance of your myrrh, o christ god, for i have been wounded by your love. The life and wisdom of elder porphyrios, edited by the sisters of the holy convent of chrysopis. For the love of god the elder porphyrios glory to god.
Saint porphyrios, a greek monk and priest who died in 1991, was formally glorified as a saint by the holy synod of the ecumencial patriarchate in november. Posted with the permission of the publisher and the blessing of mother theoxeni, abbess of the monastery of chrysopigi. Saint porphyrios, a greek monk and priest who died in 1991, was formally glorified as a saint by the holy synod of the ecumencial patriarchate in november 20. I certainly recommend this book to anyone who has heart for god. Saint porphyrios and the incident of an attempted suicide. Parents should be very patient and saintlike to their children. Alder porhyrios, a greek monk and priest who died in 1991, stands in the long tradition of charismatic spiritual quides in the eastern church which continues from the apostolic age down to figures such as saint seraphim of sarov and staretz silouan in modern times. Wounded by love first appeared in greek in 2003, two years after this monk and priest died at the seasoned age of 85. Porphyrios is wounded by love, which describes his life and shares some of his spiritual wisdom. Wounded by love elder porphyrios, a greek monk and priest who died in 1991, stands in the long tradition of charismatic spiritual guides in the. The life and wisdom of saint porphyrios the confessions. Saint porphyrios is neither a philosopher nor a theologian by profession but, as himself confirms, by. Saint porphyrios and apollo below is a brief translation summary of a lecture circulating in greek in the video by metropolitan athanasios of limassol about saint porphyrios of kavsokalyva and how he helped to save the crew of the apollo lunar mission. The life and wisdom of saint porphyrios paperback march 1, 2005 by elder porphyrios author, john raffan translator this book can be purchased from many sources including.
Elder porphyrios, elder porphyrios, prayer wounded by love. If you will, and if god wills, through the treasure it contains that is, in getting to know elder porphyriosyour life may be forever changed. Excellent and challenging, this book shows how differently these elders orient themselves in life compared to the rest of us. Three lessons from saint porphyrios blog greek orthodox. There is one thing, o christ, that i want, one thing i desire, one thing i ask for, and that is to be with you. The words of blessed saint porphyrios are the words of a holy father, of a man with. In 20, after this was written, elder porphyrios was glorified as a saint of the church. Wounded by your love faith of our fathers catholic prayers catholic saints catholic pictures girl god true faith god jesus jesus christ saint quotes i have run to the fragrance of your myrrh, o christ god, for i have been wounded by your love. In his introduction to the greek edition bishop irenaeus of chania writes. At your work, whatever it may be, you can become a saint through meekness, patience, and love.
Wounded by love, sisters of the holy convent of chrysopis holy. They are so close to life and engaging that i cannot have enough of them. Wounded by love is an excellent way to meet one of our most recently glorified saints. In this book he tells the story of his life and, in s. A translation for the 21st century the works of saint augustine.
One who lived and taught this approach was elder porphyrios. The first half of this book is an autiobiography and the second is composed of quotes and stories by the saint on several spiritual topics. Writing on obedience he recalls that as a young monk. St porphyrios bairaktaris the kapsokalyvite orthodox. Elder porphyrios continually emphasizes that our first thought should always be love of god. Jun 29, 2019 if we love christ, all things will change in our lives. Life,wisdom,words and memories of our beloved saint porphyrios of kafsokalyvia. St porphyrios bairaktaris the kapsokalyvite 19061991 was an athonite hieromonk known for his gifts of spiritual discernment. Let us love christ and let our only hope and care be for him. He can become a saint in omonia square, if he wants. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The premise of the retreat was based off of a story from the book wounded by love, written by st. Newly canonized saint porphyrios, a greek monk and priest who died in 1991, stands in the long tradition of charismatic spiritual guides in the eastern church which continues from the apostolic age down to figures such as saint seraphim of sarov and staretz silouan in modern times.
Wounded by love is an amazing story of a child who follows his destiny to a holy mountain in greece and lives his early years with great souls. Saint porphyrios bairaktaris the kapsokalyvite 7 february 1906 2 december 1991 was an athonite hieromonk known for his gifts of spiritual discernment, a type of clairvoyance which he sometimes called spiritual television. Mar 01, 2005 i have run to the fragrance of your myrrh, o christ god, for i have been wounded by your love. Wounded by love elder porphyrios by studying the words of god you can become saints without very great effort. The life of the parents is the only thing that makes good children. It speaks to so much of my own life and the world around me that for this post i would like to invite you in to hear his wonderful story of one lone nightingale.
He stands in the long tradition of charismatic spiritual guides in the eastern church which continues from the apostolic age down to figures such as saint seraphim of sarov and staretz. Porphyrios and a nightingale orthodox christian faith. During their return from the holy mountain they stopped in ouranoupolis at a drug store to buy aspirin, for they were seasick and nauseous. The life and the wisdom of elder porphyrios denise harvey, march 1, 2005 dkthrive. The life and wisdom of elder porphyrios we need always to have thoughts of love for our brothers and. For the love of god the elder porphyrios glory to god for. He is a powerful example and a great intercessor before god. Aug 31, 2015 im not sure if the reference was to wounded by love. Wounded by love the life and the wisdom of saint porphyrios. Make a new start every day, with new resolution, with enthusiasm and love, prayer and silence not with anxiety so that you get a pain in the chest. Saint porphyrios, a greek monk and priest who died in 1991, stands in the long tradition of charismatic spiritual guides in the eastern church which continues.
His early father working out of country to support the family, elder porphyrios ran away from home. From the elder porphyrios and the book wounded by love. If we imagine the good as a garden full of flowers, trees and plants and the. The life and the wisdom of elder porphyrios denise harvey, march 1, 2005. Wounded by love the life and the wisdom of elder porphyrios elder porphyrios, a greek monk and priest who died in 1991, stands in the long tradition of charismatic spiritual guides in the eastern church which continues from the apostolic age down to figures such asd saint seraphim of sarov and staretz silouan in modern times.
Elder porphyrios, a greek monk and priest who died in 1991, stands in the long tradition of charismatic spiritual guides in the eastern church which continues from the apostolic age down to figures such as saint seraphim of sarov and staretz silouan in modern times. But it is up to him how he channels it for good or for evil. Porphyrios, who from an early age was overtaken wounded by a deep love for our lord jesus christ. Elder porphyrios wounded by love pdf an excerpt from wounded by love. The book was arranged by his students in two parts. Porphyrios heart reveals what it means to love one another, as i have loved you. Below is a brief translation summary of a lecture circulating in greek in the video by metropolitan athanasios of limassol about saint porphyrios of kavsokalyva and how he helped to save the crew of the apollo lunar mission. Oct 01, 2018 saint porphyrios bairaktaris the kapsokalyvite 7 february 1906 2 december 1991 was an athonite hieromonk known for his gifts of spiritual discernment, a type of clairvoyance which he. Located in the zaytun quarter of the old city, it is named after the 5th century bishop of gaza, saint porphyrius, whose tomb is situated in the northeastern corner of the church. The vibrant personality of saint porphyrios at all times shines through his words with great transparency and charm.
Click to enlarge images the vibrant personality of saint porphyrios at all times shines through his words with great transparency and charm. Elder porphyrios, a greek monk and priest who died in 1991, stands in the long tradition of charismatic spiritual guides in the eastern church which continues from the apostolic age down to figures such asd saint seraphim of sarov and staretz silouan in modern times. Saint porphyrios bairaktaris the kapsokalyvite 7 february 1906 2 december 1991 was an athonite hieromonk known for his gifts of spiritual discernment, a type of clairvoyance which he. Words of saint porphyrios, recorded in wounded by love, from their archive of notes and recordings by the sisters of the holy convent of chrysopigi. Porphyrios was visiting the island of patmos at the cave where st. The church of saint porphyrius has a rectangular shape, ending with a halfdomed roofed temple.
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