By Archimandrite George, Egoumenos (Abbot) of the Holy Monastery of Gregoriou, Mount Athos, Greece Man is Able to Achieve Theosis According to the teachings of the Holy Bible and the Holy Fathers of the Church, man is able to achieve Theosis (Deification) because within the Orthodox Church of Christ, the Grace of God is uncreated. God is not only essence, as the West … [Read more...] about The Teaching of St Gregory Palamas: Theosis is Possible Through the Uncreated Energies Of God
Jesus Prayer
Tips on Prayer from St. Theophan the Recluse
Source: Russian Faith By St. Theophan the Recluse How to Enter a Prayerful State of Mind Being the soul’s breath, prayer is most important in the life of a Christian. The presence of prayer in one’s life means that the person is spiritually alive; without a prayer he is dead. Standing in front of icons and bowing is not yet prayer itself—those are … [Read more...] about Tips on Prayer from St. Theophan the Recluse
St. Paisios: How the Jesus Prayer Differs from the Hindu Mantra
Source: Agape en Xristou Excerpt from: The Gurus, Young Man, and Elder Paisios By Dionysios Farasiotis One of the greatest spiritual gifts that Elder Paisios gave me was his guidance along the mystical path of the Jesus Prayer. This started at the beginning of our acquaintance and continued until his repose twelve years later. The Jesus Prayer consists of the … [Read more...] about St. Paisios: How the Jesus Prayer Differs from the Hindu Mantra