His family felt the monastery brainwashed their "boy", and they had him go in some intense therapy. With the blessing of the abbot, John wrote me after I left. Before posting, please review our sidebar, rules, and the FAQ. the St. Anthony's Monastery is a beautiful . God Bless, Marko( Fr.Mark). Pocii-v ct mai este vreme! ( ) 10 , je . From the time that he was a child, Elder Paisios lived an ascetic life, and was nourished by the lives of the Saints, whose feats he sought to imitate with great zeal and admirable precision. The Monastery also has a large selection of Greek and children's books, as well as Icons, Crosses, wedding and baptism lambades, baptism boxes, bonboniere, and other religious items. Pocin! He says that having visited there and the Holy Mountain were very similar experiences. FLORENCE, Ariz. - On Friday, February 18, 2022 His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, together with His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco, His Grace Bishop Ioannis of Phocaea, and His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos visited the sacred Monastery of St. Anthony in Florence, AZ. May God be sweet to John and remember all his goodness. : ! 11 July 2017 10:10am. 1966: On 11 January 1966, Father Paisios received the Great and Angelic Schema from Elder Tikhon, at the Hermitage of the Holy Cross, of the monastery of Stavronikita. Printele Efrem, fostul stare al Sfintei Mnstiri Filotheu, i ctitorul Sfintei Mnstiri Sfntul Antonie Cel Mare din Arizona, unde i-a trit ultimii ani din viaa ascetic, i tot unde a trecut la Domnul, i s-a artat unei fiice duhovniceti, care triete n Nordul Greciei. I just searched and found this post from five months back which does note some charges which are gossipy and unconfirmed but are very strange. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. He saved a lion in distress. The next day, Elder Paisios gave his soul into God's keeping. Repentance begins at home, This is the third beating administered to Ukraine. I realise this event will make things difficult for the monastery and that saddens me because they are simple men pursuing a simple life and this unforeseen event will shake there foundation of peace. That's definitely part of it, but we shouldn't dismiss any criticism or concerns under the heading of American/secular ignorance. Unbeknownst to me, this monastery was and is one of 20 or so satellites of St. Anthony's Monastery hundreds of miles away in Florence, Arizona, under the guidance of one Elder Ephraim. Elder Paisios would place the relics of St. Arsenios the Cappadocian in this monastery. , , ). Yiannaki is a diminutive of Ioannis. They were soon followed by many young monastic aspirants from various parts of the United States and Canada who wanted to join the brotherhood and assist in the construction of the monastery. Please see the changelog at the bottom of this page for information about updates. In a service presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Anthony of San Francisco, Priest-monk Paisios was enthroned as the first abbot of the monastery and new monks were tonsured. One of my close friends visits there almost every weekend. Scott Nevins was a novice for six years at St. Anthony, one of the 21 Monasteries established by Elder Ephraim, the former abbot of the Philotheou Monastery on Mount Athos. I had a close relationship with Elder Ephraim and knew Scott Nevins personally. The Antiochian Archdiocese of North America became self-ruled by a decision of the Holy Synod of the Church of Antioch, Every canonical jurisdiction in the U.S. has a Mother Church, except the OCA, which is autocephalous. Even at the School of Theology in Boston there are fanatic followers of elder Ephraim. The Elder's failing health may have been part of the reason for his departure from the desert. May his memory be eternal. I'm not slandering them. The Panaghia, because of her humility, holds the second place after the Holy Trinity Doe more biographical and devotional information visist these sites Metropolitan Tikhon's Archpastoral Message for Lent 2023. Alas, what awaits you! One of the trailers housed the chapel for their daily services, the refectory for their meals, and the monks living quarters; the other trailer became the first guesthouse. Mount Athos is home to 20 monasteries under the direct jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople. The thing that looks like "cult behavior" to some people IS the Athonite discipline of the community. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. The woman who saw this vision was a spiritual daughter of Geronda Ephraim for many years, and was in communication with him until his repose. , . Welcome to St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery Please help support our crowdfunding campaign to help us publish our new books about Geronda Ephraim: https://igg.me/at/ge Sent By God: Geronda Ephraim of Arizona Book Project (longer version) Watch on . May God have mercy on your poor, lost soul. By the appeal of the Orthodox faithful and with the blessing of the bishops of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Geronda Ephraim began the work of establishing monastic communities in North America, which he continued to do after his final move to Arizona in 1995. [= ]. The Skete of St Anne is a dependent idiorrhythmic (hermitage-style) skete, attached to the Great Lavra. The messages are now gone because youtube got rid of messaging. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. . A Chapel to Saint Paisios the Athonite Where He Served in the Greek Army. Aceast mrturie este autentic i verificat. Just a note, though: If you're married, you might not want to go asking a young virgin priestmonk about your sex life. He was officially glorified by the Patriarchate of Constantinople in 1986. Father Paisios did say that to me, and you can ask both of them if you like. . We have received the following, published with the blessings of Saint Anthonys Monastery in Florence Arizona, which has asked us to pass it on to the faithful for their spiritual edification. The Hand of St. Irene Chrysovalantou in Astoria, NY, Saint Irene Chrysovalantou's Power Over Demons, Saint Panteleimon: Illnesses Are Gifts of God, Study: Few Americans Say Faith is Top Priority, Sociologist Debunks Myths on U.S. Christianity. But I think it is a good place. 2016 (a collection of written narratives of the saint found in his private notebook of notes, typed down and published), " ", ed. God give him mercy and rest from his troubles. Dunlap, CA 93621 USA, Abbess Efpraxia 5 Timmer Lane Goldendale, WA 98620 USA website, Kathegoumenos Archimandrite Paisios 4784 N. St. Joseph's Way Florence, AZ 85132 website, Kathegoumenos Archimandrite Dositheos 2191 Twin Sisters Dr. Kendalia, TX 78027 USA website, Kathegoumenos Archimandrite Polycarp 12600 West Hwy. Because each prayer rope is handmade by the sisters, it may take 3-4 weeks to make and ship your order . The Historicity and Reliability of Acts of the Apo Holy New Hieromartyr Bessarion, Bishop of Smolyan, Saint Bogolep: Child Schema-monk of Cherny Yar, Jordan River 'Too Polluted' For Baptism Pilgrims, How the Rich and the Poor Help Each Other. This holy and spiritual message that is presented here in several languages for the benefit of the Church. That is understandable. They even made a documentary about the monastery and the suicide. You should go and form your own experience and opinion though. ELDER EPHRAIM of Arizona Appeared and CALLS US TO REPENTANCE Without Repentance Terrible Events Await Us We have received the following, published with the blessings of Saint Anthony's Monastery in Florence Arizona, which has asked us to pass it on to the faithful for their spiritual edification. Femeia aflat n rpire nu i-a dat seama ct a durat viziunea. 2012), , " ", . 7. ! Contact: V. Rev. Think of it this way: Suppose you know nothing (or very little) about the Orthodox faith, and then you find out about this place where people go and live very strict lives with lots of rules and they're not supposed to leave without permission from their elders. In that regard, I appreciate the comments Jason posted. , 4784 N. St. Josephs Way, Florence, AZ 85132 USA, 4784 N. St. Josephs Way, Florence, AZ 81532 USA. The woman herself did not know how long the vision lasted. Posted by John at 10 . And it would mean the spiritual connection is real. These communities provide spiritual guidance, and they help to preserve the holy traditions of the Church through an exemplary Christian life and devotion to God. Patriarch Pavle: The Greatest Sin Is To Justify Sin, Dn. Middleton, Herman A. Log in. : ! "Salt" Featuring Angelina Jolie Uses OCA Cathedral A Cave - Monastery Discovered In S.W. I've never been to St Anthony's (or any other US "Ephremite" monastery) but I've been to Athos and your last paragraph is right on: We're not like Catholics with different orders of monasticism, but our individual monasteries themselves vary widely and idiosyncratically, and that's vital. They were vague and he spoke of this as being far in the future. Femeia care a vzut aceast viziune a fost o fiic duhovniceasc a Printelui Efrem timp de muli ani, fiind n legtur i comunicnd cu acesta pn la trecerea sa la cele venice. There are chapels dedicated to Saints Seraphim of Sarov, Demetrios of Thessalonica, John the Baptist, George the Great Martyr, Nicholas the Wonderworker, and Panteleimon the Healer. This holy and spiritual message that is presented here in several languages for the benefit of the Church. Seraphim, the US Georgian bishop Saba saw fit to. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I would just go into the forest and keep reading there.". About this group. , . It appears to me that most of the people who hate the place have somewhat of agenda. Such foolishness belongs in a psych ward. The monastery is one of eighteen in the USA founded by Father Ephraim of Philotheou, a Greek monk who lived for years on Mount Athos, Greece's famous monastic centre. We pray that through Gerondas intercessions, we will all understand the significance of his powerful message and strive to implement it in our lives. Elder Paisios was canonized on January 13, 2015 by the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, 21 years after his death in 1994, despite the fact that, according to Orthodox Church rules, a person should not be canonized until 70 years after their death. Vai tuturor ce v ateapt! Like Markos, who wrote above, I too lived at Saint Anthony's Monastery, and can confirm everything he said. Christ said that you must turn the other cheek, especially if you see this as persecution. This also has to do with what is happening in America. Let those who read such "prophecies" and recommendations be careful then, and not accept and propagate them so easily. (I had to start a new reddit account because somehow got hacked and started promoting ads). After discussing the matter with a mutual friend, I learned that when John decided to leave the monastery, he was not in a healthy frame of mind. Press J to jump to the feed. See this quote: Hello there, I'd just like to say that I myself lived at St Anthony's monastery for 10 years as a novice for 7 years and a monk for three. Ukraine. Our beloved Orthodox Christians, evlogeite. Fr. He has also established another 20 Monasteries bot for men and women in many areas of the United States, though not in Boston. . In the second interview, Fr. Of course, some people have experienced spiritual abuse in their past and perhaps because of the strictness of the spiritual life there they may be reminded of things. Get on your knees and weep; shed tears of repentance so that perhaps Christ will soften. 318 Williston, FL 32696 website, Abbess Agapia 13486 N.W.