Jun 25, 2017 excerpts from wounded by love the life and the wisdom of elder porphyrios on the upbringing of children. A translation for the 21st century the works of saint augustine. 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. For the love of god the elder porphyrios glory to god. Wounded by love the life and the wisdom of saint porphyrios. We need always to have thoughts of love for our brothers and sisters. Excellent and challenging, this book shows how differently these elders orient themselves in life compared to the rest of us. From the elder porphyrios and the book wounded by love. The life and wisdom of elder porphyrios we need always to have thoughts of love for our brothers and. 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. 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 apostolic age down to figures such asd saint seraphim of sarov and staretz silouan in modern times. They are so close to life and engaging that i cannot have enough of them. Discover book depositorys huge selection of elder porphyrios books online. Wounded by love, the life and the wisdom of elder porphyrios. 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. 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. This was particularly helpful to me as a recent convert to the orthodox faith. 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. 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 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. Porphyrios is wounded by love, which describes his life and shares some of his spiritual wisdom. Aug 31, 20 first, a quote from porphyrios taken from the book 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. In this book he tells the story of his life and, in s. I have run to the fragrance of your myrrh, o christ god, for i have been wounded by your love. Norris chumley conversation, art and beauty, dostoyevskis quotation beauty will save the world. For the love of god the elder porphyrios glory to god for. Porphyrios heart reveals what it means to love one another, as i have loved you.
You shall love the lord your god with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all. Elder porphyrios was an athonite hieromonk known for his gifts of spiritual discernment. In his introduction to the greek edition bishop iranaeus of chania writes. 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. Let us love christ and let our only hope and care be for him. If you have been disappointed with the english translation of previous elder porphyrios books from greece, this one will not disappoint. A number of books on the elders life and teaching are in print.
Athos hieromonk and translated by john sanidopoulos and first published in english on his blog, mystagogy, and then republished on the mp website, pravoslavieru. Porphyrios bairaktaris the kapsokalivite orthodoxwiki. Sep 24, 2012 wounded by love by elder porphyrios, 9789607120199, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. However there were a few chapters that really made me question some of his advice. Complete obedience to god, without protest, without reaction, even when some things seem difficult and unreasonable. He is a powerful example and a great intercessor before god. The life and the wisdom of saint porphyrios denise harvey. Elder porphyrios, elder porphyrios, prayer wounded by love. 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.
His commemoration date is december 2, on which will post more on the elders teachings. Jan 26, 20 elder porphyrios a forerunner of antichrist updated below is an excerpt taken from an article written by a neomt. Wounded by love elder porphyrios by studying the words of god you can become saints without very great effort. Wounded by love by elder porphyrios, 9789607120199, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I certainly recommend this book to anyone who has heart for god. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. He argues that prayer that is not motivated by love is useless. An anthology of elder porphyrios conversations with his spiritual children. 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.
The life and wisdom of elder porphyrios denise harvey publisher. His early father working out of country to support the family, elder porphyrios ran away from home. Nektarios used his services whilst he was in that area. Wounded by love, the life and the wisdom of elder porphyrios by elder porphyrios.
Wounded by love elder porphyrios, a greek monk and priest who died in 1991. The life and wisdom of elder porphyrios by elder porphyrios isbn. Mar 01, 2005 i have run to the fragrance of your myrrh, o christ god, for i have been wounded by your love. The book was arranged by his students in two parts. Would you like to be notified when new articles are posted, books are. Aug 31, 2015 even if not, you need to get wounded by love. Wounded by love by elder porphyrios, paperback barnes. Dec 01, 2018 the most wellknown book in english about st.
If you will, and if god wills, through the treasure it contains that is, in getting to know elder porphyrios your life may be forever changed. This is a beautiful book filled with practical advise. Elder porphyrios say s, love towards ones brother cultivates love towards god. 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. On november 23, 20, the holy synod of the patriarchate of constantinople accepted the resolution to canonize elder. His family elder porphyrios was born on the 7th of february 1906, in the village of st. The life and wisdom of elder porphyrios, edited by the sisters of the holy convent of chrysopis. This book was compiled after elder porphyrioss death from an archive of notes and recordings of his reminiscences, conversations and words of guidance, and. In this book he tells the story of his life and, in simple, deeply reflected and. His parents, leonidas and eleni bairaktaris daughter of antonios lambrou, christened him evangelos. This is an exceptional book, one of the most amazing and edifying lives of modern holy elders ever to be translated into english. Elder porphyrios and wounded by love orthodox christian.
Porphyrios, who from an early age was overtaken wounded by a deep love for our lord jesus christ. The holy convent of the transfiguration of the savior. Nektarios of aegina, elder prophyrioss father was the village cantor and st. The words we repeat during the divine liturgy say it all. Wounded by love first appeared in greek in 2003, two years after this monk and priest died at the seasoned age of 85. Excerpts from wounded by love the life and the wisdom of elder porphyrios on the upbringing of children. Posted with the permission of the publisher and the blessing of mother theoxeni, abbess of the monastery of chrysopigi. The life and wisdom of elder porphyrios found at the orthodox christian information center. The more i hear the psalter and the poetic canons, the more i want to hear them.
First, a quote from porphyrios taken from the book wounded by love. Wounded by love the life and the wisdom of elder porphyrios. 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. This is quite a statement to apply to any single book outside of holy scripture but for me the wisdom of elder porphyrios. On november 23, 20, the holy synod of the patriarchate of constantinople accepted the resolution to canonize elder porphyrios bairaktaris of kafsokalivia. 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. The life and wisdom of saint porphyrios the confessions. The life and wisdom of elder porphyrios by elder porphyrios at. Buy wounded by love the life and the wisdom of elder porphyrios.
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