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Elder Porphyrios. Testimonies and Experiences, by Klitos Ioannidis


Elder Porphyrios (+Monk Moses of the Holy Skete of St. Panteleimon, of Mt. Athos, writer)

Fr. Moses, as one can ascertain from reading your books, the question of suffering is a subject that has occupied you a great deal, and you have seriously thought about this important topic? Elder Porphyrios, whom you knew, was a man who suffered much and loved much. Br. M.: I thank you for giving me […]

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The farewell letter of Elder Porphyrios

While at the Holy Skate of Kavsokalyvia on Mount Athos, the Elder Porphyrios had given orders for his grave to be dug. Through a spiritual child of his, he dictated a farewell letter of advice and forgiveness to all his spiritual children. Here is the letter as it was sent to us from the Holy Convent […]