#mtathos

Today we celebrate our Venerable Father Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia. Elder Porphyrios was born in 1906 in Euboea to pious parents. He worked as a shepherd boy when he was eight years old and came across a booklet about Saint John the Hut-Dweller which he read with great difficulty as he was uneducated. Deeply touched by the life of the saint, at twelve years of age, he secretly left for the Holy Mount Athos. Here, he met his spiritual father who guided him until his own repose. After some time, he had to return to Euboea because of illness. Here, at 18 years of age, he met the Archbishop of Sinai, Porphyrios III who beheld the depth of spirituality of the young monk and his already apparent gift of clairvoyance, ordained him a priest at the age of 20. Throughout his life, Saint Porphyrios would spend much time in the world, especially Athens, treating the patients of hospitals through his prayers and wonderworking. He lived to be an exemplary paradigm for asceticism in the world. The saint, however, did not discriminate. He would visit the sick, the healthy, the rich, the poor, the righteous, and the sinners, even preaching Christ at brothels, inviting the prostitutes to venerate the Holy Cross when he went around for house blessings. Sensing the end of his life, he retreated to Mount Athos once again where he stayed in Kafsokalyvia, the same kalyve where he had been tonsured a monk seventy years prior. The Saint reposed in peace, and by his instruction, his body was buried in an unknown location, thus his relics are unavailable for veneration. A pious doctor of the Saint, however, visited Sydney, Australia, and brought with him a vile of a blood sample he had from the elder, and thus our very own country has been sanctified with the presence of the Saint. May he intercede for us all + #saint #porphyrios #elder #elderporphyrios #woundedbylove #mountathos #athos #kafaokalyvia #ascetic #asceticism #monk #monastic #tonsure #ordination #priest #archbishop #sinai #mountsinai #mtsinai #mtathos #love #prayer #rich #poor #righteous #saintjohn #stjohn #shepherd #orthodox #saintoftheday (at Athens, Greece) https://www.instagram.com/p/Clo0tpFrPp3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Today we celebrate the Venerable Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia. Elder Porphyrios was born in 1906 in Euboea to pious parents. He worked as a shepherd boy when he was eight years old and came across a booklet about Saint John the Hut-Dweller which he read with great difficulty as he was uneducated. Deeply touched by the life of the saint, at twelve years of age, he secretly left for the Holy Mount Athos. Here, he met his spiritual father who guided him until his own repose. After some time, he had to return to Euboea because of illness. Here, at 18 years of age, he met the Archbishop of Sinai, Porphyrios III who beheld the depth of spirituality of the young monk and his already apparent gift of clairvoyance, ordained him a priest at the age of 20. Throughout his life, Saint Porphyrios would spend much time in the world, especially Athens, treating the patients of hospitals through his prayers and wonderworking. He lived to be an exemplary paradigm for asceticism in the world. The saint, however, did not discriminate. He would visit the sick, the healthy, the rich, the poor, the righteous, and the sinners, even preaching Christ at brothels, inviting the prostitutes to venerate the Holy Cross when he went around for house blessings. Sensing the end of his life, he retreated to Mount Athos once again where he stayed in Kafsokalyvia, the same kalyve where he had been tonsured a monk seventy years prior. The Saint reposed in peace, and by his instruction, his body was buried in an unknown location, thus his relics are unavailable for veneration. A pious doctor of the Saint, however, visited Sydney, Australia, and brought with him a vile of a blood sample he had from the elder, and thus our very own country has been sanctified with the presence of the Saint. May he intercede for us all + #saint #porphyrios #elder #elderporphyrios #woundedbylove #mountathos #athos #kafaokalyvia #ascetic #asceticism #monk #monastic #tonsure #ordination #priest #archbishop #sinai #mountsinai #mtsinai #mtathos #love #prayer #rich #poor #righteous #saintjohn #stjohn #shepherd #orthodox #saintoftheday (at Athens, Greece) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW8xDkwLTei/?utm_medium=tumblr

Today we celebrate the Venerable Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia. Elder Porphyrios was born in 1906 in Euboea to pious parents. He worked as a shepherd boy when he was eight years old and came across a booklet about Saint John the Hut-Dweller which he read with great difficulty as he was uneducated. Deeply touched by the life of the saint, at twelve years of age, he secretly left for the Holy Mount Athos. Here, he met his spiritual father who guided him until his own repose. After some time, he had to return to Euboea because of illness. Here, at 18 years of age, he met the Archbishop of Sinai, Porphyrios III who beheld the depth of spirituality of the young monk and his already apparent gift of clairvoyance, ordained him a priest at the age of 20. Throughout his life, Saint Porphyrios would spend much time in the world, especially Athens, treating the patients of hospitals through his prayers and wonderworking. He lived to be an exemplary paradigm for asceticism in the world. The saint, however, did not discriminate. He would visit the sick, the healthy, the rich, the poor, the righteous, and the sinners, even preaching Christ at brothels, inviting the prostitutes to venerate the Holy Cross when he went around for house blessings. Sensing the end of his life, he retreated to Mount Athos once again where he stayed in Kafsokalyvia, the same kalyve where he had been tonsured a monk seventy years prior. The Saint reposed in peace, and by his instruction, his body was buried in an unknown location, thus his relics are unavailable for veneration. A pious doctor of the Saint, however, visited Sydney, Australia, and brought with him a vile of a blood sample he had from the elder, and thus our very own country has been sanctified with the presence of the Saint. May he intercede for us all + #saint #porphyrios #elder #elderporphyrios #woundedbylove #mountathos #athos #kafaokalyvia #ascetic #asceticism #monk #monastic #tonsure #ordination #priest #archbishop #sinai #mountsinai #mtsinai #mtathos #love #prayer #rich #poor #righteous #saintjohn #stjohn #shepherd #orthodox #saintoftheday (at Athens, Greece) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIRATazpdB-/?igshid=fa8n1a08qsxb

Today we celebrate the Venerable Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia. Elder Porphyrios was born in 1906 in Euboea to pious parents. He worked as a shepherd boy when he was eight years old and came across a booklet about Saint John the Hut-Dweller which he read with great difficulty as he was uneducated. Deeply touched by the life of the saint, at twelve years of age, he secretly left for the Holy Mount Athos. Here, he met his spiritual father who guided him until his own repose. After some time, he had to return to Euboea because of illness. Here, at 18 years of age, he met the Archbishop of Sinai, Porphyrios III who beheld the depth of spirituality of the young monk and his already apparent gift of clairvoyance, ordained him a priest at the age of 20. Throughout his life, Saint Porphyrios would spend much time in the world, especially Athens, treating the patients of hospitals through his prayers and wonderworking. He lived to be an exemplary paradigm for asceticism in the world. The saint, however, did not discriminate. He would visit the sick, the healthy, the rich, the poor, the righteous, and the sinners, even preaching Christ at brothels, inviting the prostitutes to venerate the Holy Cross when he went around for house blessings. Sensing the end of his life, he retreated to Mount Athos once again where he stayed in Kafsokalyvia, the same kalyve where he had been tonsured a monk seventy years prior. The Saint reposed in peace, and by his instruction, his body was buried in an unknown location, thus his relics are unavailable for veneration. A pious doctor of the Saint, however, visited Sydney, Australia, and brought with him a vile of a blood sample he had from the elder, and thus our very own country has been sanctified with the presence of the Saint. May he intercede for us all + #saint #porphyrios #elder #elderporphyrios #woundedbylove #mountathos #athos #kafaokalyvia #ascetic #asceticism #monk #monastic #tonsure #ordination #priest #archbishop #sinai #mountsinai #mtsinai #mtathos #love #prayer #rich #poor #righteous #saintjohn #stjohn #shepherd #orthodox #sophia https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq3ujJwlybx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sytzomegvmw0

#orthodoxy #orthodoxchristian #orthodoxchurch #theotokos #mtathos (at Addison, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSBGEFfrYxi/?utm_medium=tumblr

#Nature #MtAthos #Athos #Greece #Thessaloniki #Sunrise #Beauty #Sea #Mountain (at Ιερά Μονή Ιβήρων) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnc32EpB05F/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ck6l7h25hr0h

My turnaround point up to #MtAthos on the paths of #AgionOros, #greece🇬🇷 though just a very small part of the ancient ways. - - - The peninsula is known to have been inhabited as long as man crossed the #aegean but the monks have held dominion over this unique protectorate since 800 AD, with some surprising supporters over time that protected them. I will leave that to a coffee conversation or maybe something stronger made at Mt Athos. It was a trip back in time both from a natural and societal standpoint and one that I will not soon forget. More photos and videos to come. Check out my 500PX site. #precovery #resilience #TBirdlife #100rclife (at Mount Athos)

A little bit further along the way up the ravine/gulch at the feet of #MtAthos. Here stones have been laid across a large scree field. The views up and down continue to amaze as the trail winds back and forth. Every so often there is a small sign and in some tree covered area there is the occasional cave or water source for the houses below. #greece🇬🇷 #TBirdlife (at Mount Athos)