Kokkinos, Saint Philotheos | Ecumenical Patriarch

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Saint Philotheos, born around 1300 in Thessaloniki and passing away in 1379, stands out as a pivotal figure in Orthodox Christian history. Renowned for his scholarly and clerical accomplishments, he was deeply involved in the Hesychastic controversies, a movement centered around the practice of inner stillness and prayer. Early Life and Ascetic Endeavors Saint Philotheos’ […]

Philokalia | A Guide to Orthodox Spirituality

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The Philokalia, a seminal collection of texts central to Eastern Orthodox Christianity, emerges as a profound guide in spiritual growth and contemplation. Compiled by St. Nikodimos of the Holy Mountain and St. Makarios of Corinth, this anthology spans writings from the 4th to the 15th centuries. Though the exact dates of its compilation are not […]