The life and the wisdom of saint porphyrios denise harvey. 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. Let us love christ and let our only hope and care be for him. Wounded by love, the life and the wisdom of elder porphyrios by elder porphyrios. 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. The life and wisdom of elder porphyrios we need always to have thoughts of love for our brothers and. A translation for the 21st century the works of saint augustine. For the love of god the elder porphyrios glory to god. This popular book, with over,000 copies in print, explores the importance of healing wounded relationships in a variety of settings. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions. In order not to live in darkness, turn on the switch of prayer so that divine light may flood your soul. This is quite a statement to apply to any single book outside of holy scripture but for me the wisdom of elder.
Elder porphyrios, elder porphyrios, prayer wounded by love. As orthodox christians we seek to participate in ascetic practices prayer, fasting, reading scripture and spiritual literature, works of mercy, almsgiving, attending services, and participation in the mysteries sacraments to deepen our relationship with the risen lord. Aug 31, 2015 even if not, you need to get wounded by love. The life and wisdom of saint porphyrios the confessions. John karystia, near aliveri, in the province of evia. Wounded by love by elder porphyrios, paperback barnes. The elder porphyrios on paschal hymns and victory over. His teaching has been recored for us in the wonderful book put together from his talks titled, wounded by love. In this book he tells the story of his life and, in s. The life and wisdom of elder porphyrios on illness i feel illness as the love of christ my christ, your love knows no limits. In this book he tells the story of his life and, in simple, deeply reflected and profoundly wise words, he expounds the christian faith today. 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. Discover book depositorys huge selection of elder porphyrios books online. He is a powerful example and a great intercessor before god.
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. Wounded by love the life and the wisdom of saint porphyrios. I have run to the fragrance of your myrrh, o christ god, for i have been wounded by your love. 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. The life and wisdom of saint porphyrios 9789607120199 by porphyrios and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. Porphyrios is wounded by love, which describes his life and shares some of his spiritual wisdom. Wounded by love is an excellent way to meet one of our most recently glorified saints. This is a beautiful book filled with practical advise. This book was compiled after his death from an archive of notes and recordings of his reminiscences, conversations and words of guidance, and was first published in greek in 2003. May 07, 20 the elder porphyrios on paschal hymns and victory over sorrows and setbacks. How interesting that i resonated so much with both of your books, since elder porphyrios heavily influenced your book on ancient christian wisdom may 10, 8.
Porphyrios speaks eloquently, poetically about falling in love with christ and living out the christian life in that love. Aug 31, 20 first, a quote from porphyrios taken from the book wounded by love. Elder porphyrios was an athonite hieromonk known for his gifts of spiritual discernment. Love little things, and strive for that which is modest and simple. Porphyrios, who from an early age was overtaken wounded by a deep love for our lord jesus christ. Elder porphyrios continually emphasizes that our first thought should always be love of god. I feel the book wounded by love has touched me deeply. In this book he tells the story of his life and, in simple, deeply reflected and profoundly wise words, he expounds the christian. Wounded by love, the life and the wisdom of elder porphyrios. You shall love the lord your god with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.
Porphyrios at a rare audio recording and a chapter from his book wounded by love nowadays people often feel sadness, despair, lethargy, laziness, apathy, and all things satanic. Excellent and challenging, this book shows how differently these elders orient themselves in life compared to the rest of us. The more i hear the psalter and the poetic canons, the more i want to hear them. The book was arranged by his students in two parts. 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. Discussion in the ancient way eastern orthodox started by singularityone, feb 20, 2019. Posted with the permission of the publisher and the blessing of mother theoxeni, abbess of the monastery of chrysopigi. If you have been disappointed with the english translation of previous elder porphyrios books from greece, this one will not disappoint. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sep 24, 2012 wounded by love by elder porphyrios, 9789607120199, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The holy convent of the transfiguration of the savior. This was particularly helpful to me as a recent convert to the orthodox faith.
Athos hieromonk and translated by john sanidopoulos and first published in english on his blog, mystagogy, and then republished on the mp website, pravoslavieru. Would you like to be notified when new articles are posted, books are. There, in the deepest and most inward part, is the kingdom of god. We need always to have thoughts of love for our brothers and sisters. His parents, leonidas and eleni bairaktaris daughter of antonios lambrou, christened him evangelos. His family elder porphyrios was born on the 7th of february 1906, in the village of st. 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. Yes, in my copy, no margin of white space has been safe, as now, notes abound. Elder porphyrios say s, love towards ones brother cultivates love towards god. The life and wisdom of elder porphyrios, edited by the sisters of the holy convent of chrysopis. St porphyrios bairaktaris the kapsokalyvite orthodox.
First, a quote from porphyrios taken from the book wounded by love. The life and wisdom of saint porphyrios was a book on orthodox spirituality and i recommend it to anyone who would like to have a grow closer to the expression of not only our love for jesus christ but his love for us. 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. The life and wisdom of elder porphyrios found at the orthodox christian information center. My aim is for christians to be helped and to be saved, caught up in a communion of love with christ p. 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. Christ is everything greek edition by porphyrios, elder and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Porphyrios at a rare audio recording and a chapter from his book wounded by love nowadays people often feel sadness. Dec 01, 2018 the most wellknown book in english about st. Fulfilling the promise that we made in the prologue of the book the divine flame which elder porphyrios lit in. Porphyrios heart reveals what it means to love one another, as i have loved you. From the elder porphyrios and the book wounded by love. They are so close to life and engaging that i cannot have enough of them. I certainly recommend this book to anyone who has heart for god.
Using his own words, the book describes the journey of his life, and shares the way to a deeply personal love for christ through his teachings. The life and wisdom of elder porphyrios by elder porphyrios isbn. 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 wounded by love pdf an excerpt from wounded by love. The life and wisdom of elder porphyrios by elder porphyrios at. 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. The life and wisdom of saint porphyrios by elder porphyrios, john raffan translator online at alibris. Three lessons from saint porphyrios blog greek orthodox.
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