Saint Paisios the Athonite

The Life and Spiritual Witness of Saint Paisios of Mount Athos

Discover the life of one of the most beloved Orthodox saints of the modern era. Saint Paisios the Athonite presents the life, ascetic struggle, spiritual wisdom, and extraordinary love of Saint Paisios, whose life of prayer and humility continues to inspire Orthodox Christians throughout the world.

The book follows Saint Paisios through his monastic life and spiritual journey, including his years connected to the Holy Mountain of Athos and his service at the Holy Monastery of Stomion. Through accounts of his encounters with pilgrims, his ascetic practices, prayer, hospitality, discernment, and care for others, readers are given an intimate look into the character of a modern Orthodox saint.

Throughout his life, Saint Paisios sought silence and prayer while continually sacrificing that silence to receive and console those who came seeking spiritual help. His simplicity, self-denial, generosity, and complete trust in God made his life a powerful witness to the Orthodox Christian faith.

This volume is an excellent addition to any Orthodox Christian library and a meaningful book for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Orthodox monasticism, prayer, spiritual struggle, and the lives of the Saints.

 •    Title: Saint Paisios the Athonite
 •    Subject: Life of Saint Paisios of Mount Athos
 •    Category: Orthodox Christian Books / Lives of Saints
 •    Language: English
 •    Tradition: Eastern Orthodox Christianity
 •    Topics: Saint Paisios, Mount Athos, Orthodox Spirituality, Monasticism, Prayer & Ascetic Life
 •    Publisher / Monastery: Holy Hesychasterion “Evangelist John the Theologian”
 •    Location: Vasilika, Thessaloniki, Greece
 •    Interior: Text with historical photographs
 •    Collection: Orthodox Library