Elder Ephraim was a hieromonk for 71 years and an elder for more than 50 years. He was a disciple of Saint Joseph the Hesychast of Mount Athos and lived in monastic obedience to him for 12 years until the saint's repose in 1959. Elder Ephraim wrote many books on his experiences and homilies of Saint Joseph. Contents 1 Early life 2 Monastic life Elder Ephraim's contribution to the Greek Orthodox Church across America is immeasurable. His legacy of humility, love, and unwavering faith lives on in his monasteries, which are oases for monastics and Orthodox Christians worldwide.

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Elder Archimandrite Ephraim (Ioannis Moraitis - June 24, 1927) was an archimandrite and former abbot of Philotheou Monastery on Mount Athos, the spiritual guide of four monasteries on Mount Athos and of eight women's convents in Greece, as well as the founder of 19 monasteries in the United States and Canada. Elder Ephraim of Philotheou and Arizona A t 10 PM (MT) on September 7, 2019 Elder Ephraim (Moraitis) reposed at the age of 92. Born Ioannis Moraitis in Volos, Greece on the Day of the Nativity of St John the Baptist in 1927, he was raised in worldly poverty and spiritual wealth, and from the age of fourteen experienced the calling to monastic life.

Elder Ephraim of Philotheou and Arizona (1928 - 2019) Τhe founder of 17 monasteries in America Ioannis Moraitis (the future Geronda Ephraim) was born in Volos, Greece, to Demetrios and Victoria Moraitis on June 24, 1928, the day the Orthodox Church celebrates the birth of Saint John the Baptist. In the late hours of Saturday, December 7, 2019, Elder Ephraim of Philotheou peacefully fell asleep in the Lord at Saint Anthony Monastery in Florence, Arizona at the age of 92. As the founder of 17 monastic communities in the United States, Elder Ephraim was responsible for the growth of Orthodox monasticism in this country.

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A documentary series dedicated to Elders Hieronymus Simonopetritis, Joseph the Hesychast and the blessed elder Ephraim of Philotheou and Arizona. Produced by White Fox, S.A., Athens Greece, and provided with permission for usage to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. You may watch this video series below or via the GOARCH Smart TV App Florence, Arizona, April 26, 2023 Photo: Twitter A splendid new mosaic of Elder Ephraim, the beloved spiritual father to thousands around the world, was recently installed at his tomb. Elder Ephraim began his monastic life as a spiritual child of the great St. Joseph the Hesychast.

A documentary series dedicated to Elders Hieronymus Simonopetritis, Joseph the Hesychast and the blessed Elder Ephraim of Philotheou and Arizona, provided with permission for usage to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, was produced by White Fox, S.A., Athens Greece. This is "Modern Elders - Ephraim of Philotheou" by SKOE on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Solutions . Video marketing. Power your marketing strategy with perfectly branded videos to drive better ROI. Event marketing. Host virtual events and webinars to increase engagement and generate leads..

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Elder Archimandrite Ephraim (Ioannis Moraitis - June 24, 1927) was an archimandrite and former abbot of Philotheou Monastery on Mount Athos, spiritual guide of four monasteries on Mount Athos and of eight women's convents in Greece, as well as the founder of 19 monasteries in the United States and Canada. When his spiritual master Joseph the Hesychast died on August 15, 1959, he became the geronda (elder) of the hut of Annunciation of the Theotokos in New Skete. Ephraim soon became the head of his own brotherhood (which grew to 80 monks in 1981) and moved with them to the skete of Provata in 1968.

Yesterday, December 7th 2019, the much-beloved Elder Ephraim of Arizona reposed in the Lord after being ill for many years. According to reports, Elder Ephraim was aware of his impending death some days before, and despite this he would still daily go out and give his blessing to the people. A Homily by Elder Ephraim of Philotheou. My beloved children, Today we will say a few things about the great virtue of watchfulness. As you know, watchfulness is a patristic teaching, it is the experience of the great neptic fathers of the Church and of the desert.

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Elder Archimandrite Ephraim (Ioannis Moraitis - June 24, 1927) was an archimandrite and former abbot of Philotheou Monastery on Mount Athos, spiritual guide of four monasteries on Mount Athos and of eight women's convents in Greece, as well as the founder of 19 monasteries in the United States and Canada. He resided in Arizona at St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery until his repose. After Elder Joseph's repose in 1959, Elder Ephraim continued to live in asceticism until he became the abbot of the Holy Monastery of Philotheou in 1973, where he was able to revive the spiritual life in a short time. Due to the reputation of Elder Ephraim, the monastery's brotherhood grew rapidly. Elder Ephraim was asked by the council of.