Epistles
In this translation, an attempt was made to retain the style of the original in order to provide the English speaking people with the opportunity of approaching the word of St. Paisios, which is graceful, lively, and replete with divine meaning, as well as to feel the peace and divine solace which the Elder imparted to the soul of his inquirer.
Contents
Introductory Note 7
Biographical Note of the Elder Paisios 9
Prologue 11
Contract 18
FIRST EPISTLE: For Beginners 25
SECOND EPISTLE: A Small Blessing of a Few "Nuts" 93
THIRD EPISTLE: Spiritual Balms 161
FOURTH EPISTLE: "A Handful of Experience: Pumpkinseeds Roasted over the Fire of Temptations" 175
FIFTH EPISTLE: On Chastity and Love 197
SIXTH EPISTLE : The Beatitudes 223
INDEX 233
PUBLICATIONS 247