The scandalized, by metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos. See all books authored by hierotheos vlachos, including the illness and cure of the soul in the orthodox tradition, and the human body. The illness and cure of the soul in the orthodox tradition met. The science of spiritual medicine by metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos. He was ordained a deacon in 1971, taking the monastic name hierotheos, followed by his ordination as a priest in 1972.
The term orthodox psychotherapy does not refer to specific cases of people suffering from psychological problems of neurosis. Feb 09, 2015 by metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos in many of his texts st. An excerpt from metropolitan hierotheos nafpaktos, entering the orthodox church, trans. Logismoi in the writing of the fathers evagrius ponticus.
In the metropolis of the patriarchate of antioch america, july 2016, first paper, orthodox and western theology his eminence metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos and st vlassios. He was consecrated bishop on july 20, 1995, and elected metropolitan of nafpaktos and st. In the metropolis of the patriarchate of antioch america, july 2016, first paper, orthodox and western theology his eminence metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos and st vlassios lectures given by metropolitan of nafpaktos, hierotheos vlachos at the july 1822 archdiocesan clergy symposium, convened by metropolitan joseph and hosted at. His diocese is the metropolis of nafpaktos and agios vlasios. The reverend metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos and saint vlassios opens up to the camera lens of the pepmtousia site the experience that he acquired through his study of the work of the hagiorite saint gregory palamas, as well as from the living spiritual tradition of the holy mountain. Education in god,by metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos 10, 2016 lecture to athens university students in the hall of the holy synod of the church of greece on the 2nd sunday of the lent 1989 9th of april 1989. And in one, holy, catholic and apostolic church letter of metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos to the holy synod of the church of greece on the texts proposed for approval by the upcoming great and holy council of the orthodox church sacred metropolis of nafpaktos and saint vlasios nafpaktos, 18th of january 2016 to the holy and sacred synod ofread more.
His book, the person in the orthodox tradition, was awarded the first prize for the top theological work written in greece in 199196 by the academy of athens. An online orthodox books and gifts store offering an extensive line of eastern orthodox icons, books, gifts, music cds, jewelry, crosses, incense, censers, beeswax candles, prayer ropes, greeting cards. A true member of the church and a real christian is the person who has the following attributes. Empirical dogmatics of the orthodox catholic church.
His eminence hierotheos, metropolitan of nafpaktos and agios vlassios in greece, is regarded as one of the foremost authorities on the orthodox spiritual life. This book contains the important message that the church can heal an ailing personality. Selections from the book of the holy hierotheos with. A prolific writer, he has authored more than fifteen books, many of which have been translated into english. As we read entering the orthodox church the greek original of which is the sixth book in the series theoria and praxis published by the apostolic ministry of the church of greece, we realize that it makes a significant contribution to the pastoral care of those entering the orthodox church. At this point we shall examine the subject thoroughly, as it has a bearing on the terrible mystery of death. Both these positions of his remove every notion of the theory of the restoration of all things as affirmed by origen.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Just as the biological organism of man draws upon antibodies and a strong immune system to ward off. The taxing of souls by metropolitan hierotheos vlachos also related to the foregoing is the teaching of both holy scripture and the holy fathers about the taxing of souls. He was ordained a deacon in 1971 and a priest in 1972. Jan 10, 2015 by metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos. He served at the archbishops house of offices in athens, as a preacher and youth director. Praying before sleep and striving to cut off thoughts is a good way of dealing with bad and demonic dreams. Specifically, the metropolitan has explained why he refused to sign the document entitled relations of the. The church cures people and helps them to overcome all problems, even death itself and the fear of death. Tv stations, magazines, books, radio stations, cinema, theater. By metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos in many of his texts st. One is to perform the sacraments and the other is to heal people so that they can worthily approach and receive holy communion.
This present book which is now published in english consists of nine talks addressed to the catechists and. Jan 27, 2016 on dreams by metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos in the previous chapter we discussed fantasy and imagination, the damage they cause to our spiritual health, and how we can be ultimately healed of their negative influence. Hierotheos vlachos author of orthodox psychotherapy. He graduated from the theological school of the university of thessaloniki and is one of the finest patristic scholars living. The commentary is by gregory bar ebraya also seen as bar hebraeus, 122686, who was a syriac orthodox bishop and a syrian mystic. In an interview with his eminence metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos and agiou vlasiou, he gives answers to the questions of a journalist george theoharis from agioritikovima. According to the patristic meaning of the word, everyone is a psychopath, that is to say, his soul is sick. Gregory speaks of mans freedom of choice, which is not abolished by.
Metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos, being a member of the greek orthodox churchs delegation at the crete council, refused to sign the final document relations of the orthodox church with the rest of the christian world. Published by birth of the theotokos monastery 201101. Snuggling the cactus ramblings of a redneck priest. Hierotheos vlachos books list of books by author hierotheos.
First, he remains within the church, without leaving it through atheism or heresy. Then, during the works of the council in crete various distortions of the truth were said regarding st. Hierotheos may be employing a sort of reverse psychology to placate the cple patriarch, in order to keep him off the backs of the church of greece, lest the former inflict his wrath upon the latter. The seer 2014 by metropolitan of nafpaktos hierotheos. Metropolitan of nafpaktos hierotheos is composed of 32 names. His eminence metropolitan hierotheos vlachos was born in 1945 in ioannina. Capitalism as the offspring of western metaphysics. Sold out a visual catechism of the orthodox church. Reading this book, most orthodox christians may be surprised learning how orthodoxy views the soul, salvation and life after death.
A reply to metropolitan hierotheos vlachos monomakhos. Oct 17, 2016 holy metropolis of nafpaktos and saint vlassios 171016. Metropolitan of nafpaktos hierotheos is an amazing writer filled with tremendous insight and knowledge. Jul 12, 2016 one of the participants of the orthodox church council held in june in crete, the famous theologian and church writer metropolitan hierotheos vlachos of nafpaktos, has issued a twentypage report in which he comments on the circumstances surrounding the holy and great council. Already well into distribution of the fourth reprint of same, the monastery responds to the hunger of seekers for counsel about orthodox christian treatment for troubles of soul, nous, heart, and mind. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Jan 09, 2017 metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos, being a member of the greek orthodox churchs delegation at the crete council, refused to sign the final document relations of the orthodox church with the rest of the christian world. Metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktoson eternal hell. Metropolitan hierotheos vlahos of nafpaktos modeoflife. Life after death, by metropolitan of nafpaktos hierotheos vlachos, p. Metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos true orthodoxy.
A lot has been said lately about scandals and, yes, about ecclesiastical scandalsin essence, about scandals which arise from clerics who should have been examples to the faithful. In his book,hesychia and theology, metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos, makes the following statement. His eminence metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos and. Illumination which is the aim of baptism and is assumed to be identical with chrismation, as chrismation is illumination is the heart of the mysteries, and pentecost is the heart of the heart. His eminence metropolitan hierotheos vlachos of nafpaktos and agios vlasios also ierotheos serves the metropolis of nafpaktos and agios vlasios in the church of greece. By metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos and agiou vlasiou the orthodox church has its own realm where all the applications of the teaching and work of christ take place. The way out of the situation, in metropolitan hierotheos opinion, is perhaps to hold a great council, which would give a theological. His eminence metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos and agios. Ive read that this is fr peter heerss interpretation of met. One of the participants of the orthodox church council held in june in crete, the famous theologian and church writer metropolitan hierotheos vlachos of nafpaktos, has issued a twentypage report in which he comments on the circumstances surrounding the holy and great council. He is a true theologian in that you sense that he has actually experienced god and has true knowledge of him. Life after death by metropololitan of nafpaktos hierotheos.
Education in god,by metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos. Metropolitan of nafpaktos hierotheos published by birth of the theotokos monastery 20110101 2011 isbn 10. The mind of the orthodox church metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos. What is said in this book is inspired by the teaching of divine revelation as it has been manifested. In order to deal with his sin, evagrius retreated to the egyptian desert and joined a cenobitic community. According to orthodox tradition, after adams fall man became ill.
Isaac the syrian holy transfiguration monastery abba dorotheos. Orthodox and western theology metropolitan hierotheos. In order to deal with his sin, evagrius retreated to the egyptian desert and joined a cenobitic. Basil the great and was made deacon and archdeacon under st.
Origin and revelation of the church through the centuries there have appeared many heretical teachings which distorted the revealed truth, and which the holy fathers confronted with the slingstone of the spirit, that is to say, by the power of the holy spirit. As we read entering the orthodox church the greek original of which is the sixth book in the series theoria and praxis published by the apostolic ministry of. Eternal hell metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos saint gregory of nyssa in many of his texts st. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 30% off your first box. All books by metropolitan hierotheos vlachos of nafpaktos. Biography, hierotheos, metropolitan of nafpaktos and saint vlassios. This manuscript contains commentary on the ktaba diroteos book of the holy hierotheos, an early sixthcentury theological epic on the hidden mysteries of the divine, which is attributed to stephen bar sudayli. Letters from metropolitan hierotheos and metropolitan. Hierotheos of nafpaktos by metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos in the previous chapter we discussed fantasy and imagination, the damage they cause to our spiritual health, and how we can be ultimately healed of their negative influence. October 2016 his eminence hierotheos, metropolitan of nafpaktos and st.
Mark of ephesus, the council of 1484 and the synodical text of the patriarchs of the east of 1848, in relation to the word church applying to christians cut off from the one, holy, catholic and apostolic church. Orthodox and western theology metropolitan hierotheos of. Biography hierotheos, metropolitan of nafpaktos and saint. Because these basic decisions had been taken by the hierarchy, the encyclical sent by the standing holy synod to the dioceses and read in all the churches gave the assurance that the decisions taken were based on the teaching of the church and that in the holy and great council the bishops would express the experience and faith of the. Metropolitan hierotheos vlachos of nafpaktos holy mount.
Nov 05, 2017 metropolitan hierotheos vlachos 1945 is the greek orthodox metropolitan of nafpaktos, an author, and a theologian. In the previous chapter we discussed fantasy and imagination, the damage they cause to our spiritual health, and how we can be ultimately healed of their negative influence. The term orthodox psychotherapy does not refer to specific cases of people suffering from the psychological problems of neurosis. Hierotheos of nafpaktos by metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos. Hierotheos meaning and origin of the name hierotheos.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. If you take on any of the metropolitans books, life after death included, be prepared to study and go slowly. Hierotheoss bizarre romancatholicstyle epistle as well. In the last meeting of the hierarchy of the church of greece 2324 november 2016, metropolitan theologos of serres, read his presentation, titled briefing on the works of the holy and great council of the orthodox. Metropolitan of nafpaktos hierotheos is currently considered a single author. If you take on any of the metropolitans books, life.
Hierotheos vlachos was among those who resisted the title of church. On the path of saint kosmas by his eminence metropolitan hierotheos of nafpaktos and agiou vlasiou translated by john sanidopoulos the following speech was delivered at the presentation of the book by maria mamasoula titled the paths of saint kosmas in enslaved romiosini in agrinio. At a november session of the greek orthodox holy synod, vladyka expressed the opinion that the crete council was not properly prepared for and did not represent a. I wont tell the details which the metropolitan of nafpaktos told me. Hierotheos of nafpaktos on an intervention concerning. Metropolitan hierotheos vlachos 1945 is the greek orthodox metropolitan of nafpaktos, an author, and a theologian. By metropolitan of nafpaktos hierotheos vlachos taken from the book. Gregory speaks of mans freedom of choice, which is not abolished by god, and also about the perpetuity of hell. Hierotheos vlachos of nafpaktos writing in orthodox psychotherapy says. Vlassios, secular name georgios vlachos, was born in ioannina in 1945. The evergetinos center for traditionalist orthodox studies. The book of the hidden mysteries by hierotheos sep 10, 2010 by g. His eminence hierotheos vlachos, metropolitan of nafpaktos and agios vlassios in greece, is regarded as one of the foremost authorities on the orthodox spiritual life. Marina mary robb, birth of the theotokos monastery 2004, pp.