Wounded By Love - The Life and the Wisdom of Saint Porphyrios - Holy Cross Monastery

Wounded By Love - The Life and the Wisdom of Saint Porphyrios


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Elder Porphyrios, a Greek monk and priest who died in 1991, stands in the long tradition of charismatic spiritual guides in the Eastern Church which continues from the apostolic age down to figures such as Saint Seraphim of Sarov and Staretz Silouan in modern times. In this book he tells the story of his life and, in simple, deeply reflected and profoundly wise words, he expounds the Christian faith for today. This book was compiled after his death from an archive of notes and recordings of his reminiscences, conversations and words of guidance, and was first published in Greek in 2003. The vibrant personality of Elder Porphyrios at all times shines through his words with great transparency and charm. In his introduction to the Greek edition Bishop Irenaeus of Chania writes: "The words of blessed Elder Porphyrios are the words of a holy Father, of a man with the gift of clear sight, who was ever retiring, humble, simple and ardent and whose life was a true and authentic witness to Christ, to His truth and to His joy. Through his presence, love, prayer, counsel and guidance he supported an untold number of people in the difficult hours of illness, mourning, pain, loss of faith and death. He is a God-bearing Father of our days, a true priest and teacher who in his ascetic way fell in love with Christ and faithfully served his fellow man. His teaching is deeply impregnated with the ethos and theology of the Orthodox Church and is dominated by the person and image of Christ our Saviour."

compiled by the Sisters of the Holy Convent of the Life-Giving Spring

253 pp., softcover

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Elisavet

The book Wounded By Love - The Life and the Wisdom of Saint Porphyrios is a real treasure. It's a life changing book. I read it in Greek 12 years ago, when I realized that there is an english translation I bought it many times to gift it to friends.

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Robert Hopper
Essential reading

This is an essential read for those new to Orthodoxy, or those who have been Orthodox for a long time or from birth. St. Porphyrios speaks from his experience and insights gained through prayer and love of others.