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Saint Joseph the Younger (1568-1656) was a prominent figure of the Orthodox Church and Metropolitan of Timisoara. Born in Ragusa, Dalmatia, he dedicated his life to monasticism and spiritual cultivation. He practised for 62 years on...
Saint Paisios Velichkovsky was a prominent figure of 18th-century Orthodox monasticism, with a decisive contribution to the revival of spiritual life in Russia and Romania. His presence on Mount Athos (1746-1763) was a milestone in his spiritual formation and in the subsequent revival of hesychastic monasticism in Slavic countries. His greatest contribution was the translation of the Philokalia into Slavonic, a work that profoundly influenced the spiritual life of Russia and played a crucial role in the resurgence of hesychastic monasticism. As a spiritual […]
Memory: May 13th Saint John the Iberian is one of the most significant figures of Athonite monasticism in the 10th century. Born into a prominent family of Iberia, John Varasvatzes, as he was known in the world, distinguished himself as a curopalates and advisor to the ruler of Iberia, David. His decision to abandon worldly life and embrace monasticism marked the beginning of a new era for Mount Athos. In 965, he arrived at Athos, where he became closely associated with Saint Athanasius the Athonite, founder of the Great […]
Saint Philotheos (late 10th century): The Founder of the Holy Monastery of Philotheou on Mount Athos
Saint Philotheos, the founder of the Philotheou Monastery on Mount Athos (10th century). His life and legacy.
Saint Cosmas of Aetolia (1714-1779), also known as Patrokosmas, was one of the most significant ecclesiastical figures of the 18th century.
