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Orthodox Teaching of the EldersThe Patience of the SaintsIn this episode, Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou talks about the suffering and patience of the saints like Iakovos, Porphyrios, and Paisios.This is the English translation of the sermon of His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou during the Divine Liturgy of Saint Panteleimon the Great Martyr and Healer, held at the celebrant church of Saint Panteleimon in the community of Kakopetria under the Metropolis of Morphou, Cyprus, given on July 20 , 2020. It was presented for otelders.org by Porphyrios.Read the full English transcript on our website otelders.org, like us on Facebook at facebook.com/otelders and...
2026-01-0219 min
Orthodox Teaching of the EldersThe Purpose of God-given ProphecyIn this episode, Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou talks about Holy Fire and Holy Light. This English translation of the interview of His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou was presented for otelders.org by Porphyrios. The interview took place on the 10th and 11th of July 2020, it was filmed by the YouTube channel, “Gus Tsin” which is the official YouTube channel of the Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of Christ which was founded by Saint Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia in Milesi, Attica.Read the full English transcript on our website otelders.org, like us on Facebook at faceboo...
2025-11-1415 min
Orthodox Teaching of the EldersOrthodox Christian: Holy Fire and Holy LightIn this episode, Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou talks about Holy Fire and Holy Light. This English translation of the sermon of His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou during the 2nd “Lighting the lighter of the saints” Spiritual Dialogue Meeting with His Eminence, 14 April 2019, was provided by the ‘Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies’ YouTube channel and was presented for otelders.org by Porphyrios from the ‘Orthodox Treasures YouTube Channel.’ The meeting was hosted by the Renewal Committee of the Church of Panagia Kataphygiotissa in Platanistasa and took place at the event hall of the Holy Church of God's Wisdom (Agia...
2025-09-1911 min
Orthodox Teaching of the EldersIf you die before you die... | Met. Neophytos | Orthodox ChristianIn this episode, Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou comments on the famous quote: "If you die before you die, when you die, you won't die".This English translation of the sermon of His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou during the 2nd “Lighting the lighter of the saints” Spiritual Dialogue Meeting with His Eminence, 14 April 2019, was provided by the ‘Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies’ YouTube channel and was presented for otelders.org by Porphyrios from the ‘Orthodox Treasures YouTube Channel.’ The meeting was hosted by the Renewal Committee of the Church of Panagia Kataphygiotissa in Platanistasa and took place at the event hall o...
2025-09-0512 min
Orthodox Teaching of the EldersCan the living help the dead? | Met. Neophytos | Orthodox ChristianIn this episode, Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou answers the question: "Can the living help the dead?"This English translation of the sermon of His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou during the 2nd “Lighting the lighter of the saints” Spiritual Dialogue Meeting with His Eminence, 14 April 2019, was provided by the ‘Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies’ YouTube channel and was presented for otelders.org by Porphyrios from the ‘Orthodox Treasures YouTube Channel.’ The meeting was hosted by the Renewal Committee of the Church of Panagia Kataphygiotissa in Platanistasa and took place at the event hall of the Holy Chu...
2025-08-1011 min
Orthodox Teaching of the EldersHow do we acquire and keep humility | Met. Neophytos of MorphouIn this episode, Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou speaks on how we can acquire and keep humility. Through real stories of saints and practical steps, he explains why humility is the “garment of divinity” and how silence, heartfelt prayer, and letting go of self-righteousness help transform the soul. This English translation of the sermon of His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou during the 2nd “Lighting the lighter of the saints” Spiritual Dialogue Meeting with His Eminence, 14 April 2019, was provided by the ‘Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies’ YouTube channel and was presented for otelders.org by Porphyrios from the ‘Orthodox Treasures YouTube Channe...
2025-07-0319 min
Orthodox Teaching of the Elders“Now is the judgement of the world,” our world... Metropolitan Neophytos of MorphouIn this episode, Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou recounts the trials of Saint Polycarp and Saint Ignatius, creating parallels to today’s world of pandemics, migration, and moral confusion. Through storytelling, he urges the faithful to reclaim authentic Christian compassion and duty—reminding both Cyprus and the world that the judgment of our era is already unfolding.This English translation of the sermon of Metropolitan of Morphou Neophytos during the Archieratic Divine Liturgy on the Sunday of Meatfare (23 February 2020) that took place in the Holy Church of Apostle Andrew in the Nikitario municipality under the Metropolis of Morphou was provided by t...
2025-06-0629 min
Orthodox Teaching of the EldersThe Three Temptations of St. Katherine | Metropolitan NeophytosIn this episode, Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou deliveres an inspiring homily reflecting on the life and virtues of St. Katherine of Alexandria, highlighting her exceptional wisdom, beauty, and wealth in the ancient world. He emphasizes how St. Katherine’s gifts became her greatest temptations, yet through humility, repentance, and a deep desire for Christ, she overcame worldly ambitions and dedicated herself to God. Met. Neophytos shows the importance of using our own talents in accordance with God’s will, cultivating a genuine relationship with Christ and the Panagia (Theotokos), and seeking spiritual health over worldly recognition. This English translation of th...
2025-05-0216 min
Orthodox Teaching of the EldersWitnessing the Miraculous: Meeting Saints Porphyrios, Paisios, and IakovosIn this episode, Fr. Nicholas Loudovikos, during his recent visit to the Holy Monastery of Vatopedi, engages in a heartfelt discussion with the fathers of the monastery. He shares his personal encounters with revered modern Saints—Saint Paisios the Athonite, Saint Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia, and Saint Iakovos Tsalikis—and the profound miracles he experienced during these blessed moments. Fr. Nicholas Loudovikos is a prominent Orthodox Christian theologian and priest, known for his academic and theological contributions within the Eastern Orthodox Church.The talk was recorded by pemptousia.tv in September 2022. This English translation was recorded for otelders.org...
2025-03-0710 min
Orthodox Teaching of the EldersSpiritual Tears: A Profound Journey with Metropolitan Athanasios of LimassolIn this enlightening episode, Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol takes us on a spiritual journey into the profound realm of "Spiritual Tears." Explore the significance and transformative power of tears shed in moments of deep repentance and spiritual awakening. Metropolitan Athanasios offers insights into the cleansing and healing nature of these tears, illuminating their role in the journey towards a more profound connection with God and the pursuit of inner peace. Gain a deeper understanding of how spiritual tears play a vital role in shaping the path of a devout Orthodox Christian, bringing solace and growth to the soul.
2023-10-0139 min
Orthodox Teaching of the EldersProtection of the Soul by the Virgin Mary before and after death | Metropolitan NeophytosIt is important to have a good relationship with the Virgin Mary. This relationship will come up at the time of the exit of our soul. The evil spirits will be kept away and the Virgin Mary will enlighten us to fight at that time, so that we might even earn a crown of a martyr.
This English translation of the Sermon of Metropolitan of Morphou Neophytos given during the 4th Salutations Service to the Theotokos on 16.03.2018 in the Holy Monastery of Panagia of Arakas, Cyprus, was recorded for otelders.org, by Peter Eliades.
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2022-10-0714 min
Orthodox Teaching of the EldersSaint Paisios and Saint Isaac the Syrian | Metropolitan Neophytos of MorphouSt. Paisios told me: “Read it, little by little, it is so ‘vitamin-rich’ that you cannot read more than two pages and understand them. Then go back, go back and never say ‘I finished St. Isaac’. The end of the perfects is endless. And Saint Isaac the Syrian is one of the perfects, of the great Saints!”
This English translation of the sermon of Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou (Astromeritis, Cyprus, September 27th, 2021) was recorded for otelders (Orthodox Teaching of the Elders) by Peter Eliades.
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2022-09-0916 min
Orthodox Teaching of the EldersOn the Incarnation of Christ | Elder Joseph of Mount AthosOn the Incarnation – A beautiful and profound sermon on the Nativity of the Lord
This is an English translation of the speech on the Incarnation of Elder Joeseph of Vatopedi, Mount Athos, Greece, narrated in English for otelders.org by Peter Eliades.
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2021-12-2322 min
Orthodox Teaching of the EldersThe most beautiful words about Christian Martyrs | Elder Aimilianos of SimonopetraToday's Christian Martyrs – A most-beautiful and inspiring lecture about martyrdom in our age
This is an English translation of the lecture of Archimandrite Aimilianos of Simonopetra (Mount Athos) held in the mid-80s, in Limassol, Cyprus, narrated in English for otelders.org by Peter Eliades.
Special thanks to Fr. John-abouna D'Alton for helping with the English translation.
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2021-03-1922 min
Orthodox Teaching of the EldersThe key that attracts the grace of GodThis English translation of the sermon of Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol (Cyprus) was recorded for otelders (Orthodox Teaching of the Elders) by Peter Eliades.
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Metropolitan Athanasios:
Abba Isaac the Syrian, this great saint of our Church, the hesychast, says that “the key that opens the fountains of the holy mysteries is the grateful heart, the thankful heart". If you achieve in saying “thank you” to God, if you feel the ne...
2020-11-2510 min
Orthodox Teaching of the EldersDo you want to see God?This English translation of the sermon of Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol (Cyprus) was recorded for otelders (Orthodox Teaching of the Elders) by Peter Eliades.
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Metropolitan Athanasios:
We are not called to believe in God. This is just the introductory step, we are called to love God. To love someone, I need to see him and not just see him, to talk to Him, to touch Him, to unify with...
2020-10-1524 min
Orthodox Teaching of the EldersEntering the Logic of GodThis English translation of the sermon of Metropolitan Nikolaos of Mesogaia and Lavreotiki (Greece) was recorded for otelders (Orthodox Teaching of the Elders) by Peter Eliades.
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Metropolitan Nikolaos:
At some point, St. Paisios says “Guys, I am going to talk straight, spiritual life is easy, 'For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light', says Christ." Then my brother responds but “small is the gate and narrow the road...
2020-08-2759 min
Orthodox Teaching of the EldersEntering the Logic of God [Trailer]This English translation of the sermon of Metropolitan Nikolaos of Mesogaia and Lavreotiki (Greece) was recorded for otelders (Orthodox Teaching of the Elders) by Peter Eliades.
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2020-08-1805 min
Orthodox Teaching of the EldersThe Experiential Knowledge of GodThis English translation of the sermon of Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol (Cyprus), delivered on February 4, 2015, was recorded for otelders (Orthodox Teaching of the Elders) by Peter Eliades.
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Metropolitan Athanasios:
We read, listen about God, accept him orthodoxically and we have no doubt in our mind that He, God is indeed the true God which we are taught. But this knowledge is clearly intellectual knowledge, comes from...
2020-06-1634 min
Orthodox Teaching of the EldersThe experiential knowledge of God [Trailer]This English translation of the sermon of Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol (Cyprus), delivered on February 4, 2015, was recorded for otelders (Orthodox Teaching of the Elders) by Peter Eliades.
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2020-05-2602 min