The serenity of an abbot – Photo Journal from the name day of the Abbot Ephraim – part 1: the vigil (Audio)
An abbot was always very serene even if he had a big brotherhood to deal with. Once upon a time a disciple asked him:
“My elder, how do you succeed in being so calm?”
The abbot replied:
“Before I give any command, I say to myself not to get angry if nobody will listen to it”
In these photos you will find candid shots from the vigil held on the occasion of the name day of the Abbot Ephraim of Vatopaidi. Four bishops were present . From left to right: Amphilohios of Kissamou, Ioustinos of Kalamarias (on throne), Chrysostomos of Dodonis (on the 2nd throne) and Kyril of Ekaterinburg.
Click below to listen a live recording from the feast:
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- An abbot was always very serene even if he had a big brotherhood to deal with. Once upon a time a disciple asked him: "My elder, how do you succeed in being so calm?" The abbot replied: "Before I give any command, I say to myself not to get angry if nobody will listen to it" In these photos you will find candid shots from the vigil held on the occasion of the name day of the Abbot Ephraim of Vatopaidi. Four bishops were present . From left to right: Amphilohios of Kissamou, Ioustinos of Kalamarias (on throne), Chrysostomos of Dodonis (on the 2nd throne) and Kyril of Ekaterinburg.
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Orthodox
May Venerable Saint Ephraim the Syrian, All other Saints with name Ephraim together with Theotokos, other Saints and Angels intercede in Heaven for The Very Reverend Abbot Ephraim of Vatopaidi to Have the Highest Spiritual Level Always and to Guide All Fathers of Vatopaidi to Have and Maintain the same Highest Spiritual Level Always!
May God’s Grace, Mercy, Holy Spirit and Joyful Times be with The Very Reverend Abbot Ephraim and All Fathers of Vatopaidi Forever!
Ioan Toma
Amen! Thanks a lot!
eduard/j
Nu indraznesc sa fac vreo urare Gherondei..nu stiu ce as putea spune..
De aceea, iertati-ma, voi scrie simplu, ceea ce simt. Stapana sa ma ierte daca gresesc..
Gheronda Efrem, VA IUBIM!! Sa avem parte de binecuvantarea sfintiei voastre pururea!
Ioan Toma
Amin! Mulțumim mult!