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’ […]