His commemoration date is december 2, on which will post more on the elders teachings. 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. 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. Nektarios used his services whilst he was in that area. This is an exceptional book, one of the most amazing and edifying lives of modern holy elders ever to be translated into english. Wounded by love, the life and the wisdom of elder porphyrios by elder porphyrios. This is quite a statement to apply to any single book outside of holy scripture but for me the wisdom of elder porphyrios. However there were a few chapters that really made me question some of his advice. Porphyrios heart reveals what it means to love one another, as i have loved you. Aug 31, 2015 even if not, you need to get wounded by love. Elder porphyrios and wounded by love orthodox christian. The life and the wisdom of saint porphyrios denise harvey. John karystia, near aliveri, in the province of evia. The life and wisdom of elder porphyrios, edited by the sisters of the holy convent of chrysopis.
They are so close to life and engaging that i cannot have enough of them. For the love of god the elder porphyrios glory to god. Jun 25, 2017 excerpts from wounded by love the life and the wisdom of elder porphyrios on the upbringing of children. Wounded by love elder porphyrios by studying the words of god you can become saints without very great effort. On november 23, 20, the holy synod of the patriarchate of constantinople accepted the resolution to canonize elder porphyrios bairaktaris of kafsokalivia. Wounded by love by elder porphyrios, 9789607120199, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Mar 01, 2005 i have run to the fragrance of your myrrh, o christ god, for i have been wounded by your love. Sep 24, 2012 wounded by love by elder porphyrios, 9789607120199, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Wounded by love elder porphyrios, a greek monk and priest who died in 1991. You shall love the lord your god with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. Porphyrios is wounded by love, which describes his life and shares some of his spiritual wisdom. Wounded by love, the life and the wisdom of elder porphyrios. Would you like to be notified when new articles are posted, books are. The life and wisdom of elder porphyrios by elder porphyrios at. The life and wisdom of elder porphyrios we need always to have thoughts of love for our brothers and. Athos hieromonk and translated by john sanidopoulos and first published in english on his blog, mystagogy, and then republished on the mp website, pravoslavieru. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is a beautiful book filled with practical advise. Norris chumley conversation, art and beauty, dostoyevskis quotation beauty will save the world. I certainly recommend this book to anyone who has heart for god.
Elder porphyrios say s, love towards ones brother cultivates love towards god. The holy convent of the transfiguration of the savior. The life and wisdom of elder porphyrios denise harvey publisher. The words we repeat during the divine liturgy say it all. Elder porphyrios was an athonite hieromonk known for his gifts of spiritual discernment. When we speak evil about someone, an evil power proceeds from within us and is transmitted to the other person, just as the voice is transmitted on sound waves, and in point of fact. Let us love christ and let our only hope and care be for him.
Buy wounded by love the life and the wisdom of elder porphyrios. In his introduction to the greek edition bishop iranaeus of chania writes. Wounded by love, the life and the wisdom of elder porphyrios having read many spiritual works by various authors, i have found a profound wisdom in this book which has changed my whole way of thinking and being a christian. 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.
Excerpts from wounded by love the life and the wisdom of elder porphyrios on the upbringing of children. He argues that prayer that is not motivated by love is useless. 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. The book was arranged by his students in two parts. Jan 26, 20 elder porphyrios a forerunner of antichrist updated below is an excerpt taken from an article written by a neomt. For the love of god the elder porphyrios glory to god for. 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. Dec 01, 2018 the most wellknown book in english about st. New will be sent to you direct from the publisher in greece 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.
In this book he tells the story of his life and, in simple, deeply reflected and. 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. He is a powerful example and a great intercessor before god. In this book he tells the story of his life and, in simple, deeply reflected and profoundly wise words, he expounds the christian faith for today. The life and wisdom of elder porphyrios by elder porphyrios isbn. From the elder porphyrios and the book wounded by love. Wounded by love first appeared in greek in 2003, two years after this monk and priest died at the seasoned age of 85. Elder porphyrios, elder porphyrios, prayer wounded by love. We need always to have thoughts of love for our brothers and sisters. The words of blessed elder porphyrios are the words of a holy father, of a man with the gift of clear sight, who was ever retiring, humble, simple and ardent and whose life was a true and authentic witness to. 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. Wounded by love the life and the wisdom of saint porphyrios.
Porphyrios, who from an early age was overtaken wounded by a deep love for our lord jesus christ. Aug 31, 20 first, a quote from porphyrios taken from the book wounded by love. If you have been disappointed with the english translation of previous elder porphyrios books from greece, this one will not disappoint. This book was compiled after elder porphyrioss death from an archive of notes and recordings of his reminiscences, conversations and words of guidance, and. Nectarios of aegina women deacons in the orthodox church women and the priesthood raising them right royal monastic victory in the unseen warfare virtue in the unseen warfare why wait until marriage winter pascha, the.
The more i hear the psalter and the poetic canons, the more i want to hear them. Discover book depositorys huge selection of elder porphyrios books online. I have run to the fragrance of your myrrh, o christ god, for i have been wounded by your love. The words of blessed elder porphyrios are the words of a holy father, of a man with the gift of clear sight, who was ever retiring, humble, simple and ardent and whose life was a true and authentic witness to christ, to his truth and to his joy. In this book he tells the story of his life and, in s. Posted with the permission of the publisher and the blessing of mother theoxeni, abbess of the monastery of chrysopigi. 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.
Nektarios of aegina, elder prophyrioss father was the village cantor and st. 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. First, a quote from porphyrios taken from the book wounded by love. The life and wisdom of elder porphyrios found at the orthodox christian information center.
His family elder porphyrios was born on the 7th of february 1906, in the village of st. You shall love the lord your god with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all. A translation for the 21st century the works of saint augustine. The life and wisdom of saint porphyrios the confessions.
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. His early father working out of country to support the family, elder porphyrios ran away from home. Wounded by love the life and the wisdom of elder porphyrios. Wounded by love by elder porphyrios, paperback barnes. On november 23, 20, the holy synod of the patriarchate of constantinople accepted the resolution to canonize elder. In 20, after this was written, elder porphyrios was glorified as a saint of the church. An anthology of elder porphyrios conversations with his spiritual children. A number of books on the elders life and teaching are in print. Complete obedience to god, without protest, without reaction, even when some things seem difficult and unreasonable. Elder porphyrios ran away from home to become a monk, trading work at a relatives corner store at age 12 for a life of prayer.
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