Saint Paisios the Athonite – Epistles

A collection of spiritual letters from Saint Paisios the Athonite offering timeless Orthodox guidance for the Christian life.

Epistles presents the letters of Saint Paisios the Athonite, preserving his deeply pastoral counsel and spiritual wisdom in written form. Although originally addressed to particular recipients, these letters carry a universal character, offering guidance that remains relevant to Orthodox Christians seeking to deepen their relationship with God.

Throughout his epistles, Saint Paisios approaches the spiritual life with the simplicity, discernment, love, and practical wisdom for which he became beloved throughout the Orthodox world. His words direct the reader toward a life of prayer, humility, spiritual vigilance, sacrifice, and love for Christ and neighbor.

The letters also offer a unique window into the pastoral heart of Saint Paisios, showing how he applied the teachings of the Orthodox Church to the struggles and circumstances of everyday life.

A meaningful addition to any Orthodox Christian library and an excellent companion for personal spiritual reading.

 •    Title: Epistles
 •    Author: Saint Paisios the Athonite
 •    Category: Orthodox Christian Spirituality
 •    Language: English
 •    Edition: Revised Edition
 •    Publication Date: January 2021
 •    Publisher: Holy Hesychasterion “Evangelist John the Theologian”
 •    Location: Vasilika, Thessaloniki, Greece
 •    Tradition: Eastern Orthodox Christianity
 •    Collection: Orthodox Library