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Τρίτη 1 Σεπτεμβρίου 2026



We are standing on the threshold of the Antichrist era.

Humbly, my children, struggle and strive, I beg you; do not be afraid. Take care that we do not lose the Orthodox Christian Faith. We did not enlist in this beautiful monastic army of our own will, but through the calling of our Commander-in-Chief, Jesus.

Therefore, advance like valiant warriors of our True God. Never betray Him or surrender yourselves to the dreadful enemy of our souls, the devil, and fall short, as unworthy, of such a high calling and mission, thereby grieving our Most Sweet Jesus.

Glorify God in your body and in your spirit.

We are standing on the threshold of the Antichrist era.

Our martyr-like confession of faith in the God-manhood of our Lord Jesus will, with God’s help, make us worthy to find ourselves among the spiritual ranks of the great Confessors and Martyrs of the Faith.

Therefore, my athletes, take heed to yourselves in all things.

Be warriors against your old self. Do not retreat in any way in your spiritual struggle against your passions and weaknesses.

In order to succeed in this spiritual contest, we must humble ourselves.

Without humility, we are simply beating the air.

This virtue, because of its great spiritual value, requires much work, much effort, and much toil. We will have to shed the blood of our soul in order to be granted even a little humility. A priceless virtue! The demons tremble before it! It is there that they come crashing down.

Humble yourselves, my children. The true love of our Christ is kneaded together with humility.

When we do our own will, when we justify ourselves, when we secretly do what we ourselves desire, we must understand that we are suffering badly from pride and conceit.

We will never accomplish anything beautiful or truly great unless we trample upon our ego.

Self-reproach—the forerunner of humility—helps us greatly and most effectively to reach, little by little, that beautiful humility.

Humility brought God the Word down to earth.

The humility of the Virgin Mary made her worthy to become the Theotokos, the Mother of God.

Humility makes even the insignificant and wretched human being worthy of the vision of God.

I wholeheartedly and unceasingly pray, my children, that you may be found worthy of this most beautiful virtue.

Be in good health and be strong, in the hope of eternal life. Amen.

Your spiritually impoverished father,
Elder Ephraim

Gracious Paternal Counsels of Elder Ephraim of Philotheou.


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