Obedience Is Life: Elder Ephraim Of Katounakia

by Elder Iosif Vatopaidinos

Christ glorifies His saints, and they glorify His Body the Church as His genuine members. One of these godly men is the Athonite Elder Ephraim of Katounakia, who reposed in 1998. He lived 65 years of strict ascetism on the Holy Mountain (42 of which were as a monk in obedience), far from the world, poor according to the world, but rich in the divine charismata of the Holy Spirit that he had acquired, and was shown to be an obedient disciple filled with spiritual gifts.

216 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Paul Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite books! Some think a book about a monastic saint is too high level or “monastic” for them. I beg to differ. It is written in a modern and easy to understand way. There are so many lessons from Saint Ephraim’s life which can be applied to married life, young/ old, parish life ect. The answer to the calendar controversy is here, the answer of what we are to do when our leaders, priests, bishops may do things we disagree with is also here. So much joy and help that comes from this book. You truly feel at peace with all after reading it!