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HYPOTHESIS 15: How and when we should seek medical treatment and what kind of treatment; that the monk should not leave his monastery for bodily healing, but should persevere there even if he is ill, being content with the care provided by his brothers. A. From the Gerontikon B. From St. Diadochos C. From St. Barsanouphios D. From St. Ephraim Book available from publisher: https://ctosonline.org/product/the-evergetinos-a-complete-text-book-iii/
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This homily was given by Metr. Neophytos of Morphou on March 28, 2015, in the hall of the church of the Apostle Barnabas in Dasoupolis, Nicosia - Cyprus "And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? And not to be set on a candlestick?" - Mark 4:21 THE HOMILIES OF METROPOLITAN NEOPHYTOS OF MORPHOU - VOLUME 1 is published by Theomorphou Publications - Holy Metropolis of Morphou and distributed by Uncut Mountain Press and available here: https://uncutmountainpress.com/products/the-homilies-of-metropolitan-neophytos-of-morphou-vol-i
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HYPOTHESIS 14: That the ascetic struggler, even when he is physically ill, should have no desire whatsoever for pleasure or relax his discipline, or place any hope of a cure in medical treatment, but in God, by Whose dispensation illnesses also come to us. A. From the Life of St. Pachomios B. From the Life of St. Synkletike C. From the Life of St. Luke of Hellas D. From St. Maximos E. From the Gerontikon F. From St. Ephraim ( Cover icon of St. Palamon) Book available from publisher: https://ctosonline.org/product/the-evergetinos-a-complete-text-book-iii/ Listener Support donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C
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HYPOTHESIS 13: That we must courageously resist listlessness and demonic dejection, and concerning patience. A. From the Life of St. Synlketike B. From Antiochos (author of the Pandects ) C. From Abba Isaiah the Anchorite D. From St. Mark E. From Abba Cassian F. From St. Maximos G. From the Gerontikon H. From St. Ephraim I. From St. Isaac J. From the Gerontikon https://ctosonline.org/product/the-evergetinos-a-complete-text-book-iii/ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C https://t.me/athoniteaudio/10644
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HYPOTHESIS 12: That monastics and devout lay people who have received Divine knowledge are subjected to great chastisements even for minor sins. A. From the Narrative of the Travels of St. John the Theologian https://ctosonline.org/product/the-evergetinos-a-complete-text-book-iii/
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HYPOTHESIS 11: That for a faithful Christian it is hazardous to transgress even a single commandment, since he has received from God the ability to fulfill them all; and that a small evil is very harmful. A. From the Life of St Pachomios B. From the Gerontikon C. From St. Isaiah D. From Abba Mark E. From St. Diadochos F. From St. Maximos G. From Abba Isaac (Episode icon "An Angel of the Lord and St. Pachomios") https://ctosonline.org/product/the-evergetinos-a-complete-text-book-iii/ https://t.me/athoniteaudio/10641 https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C
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HYPOTHESIS 10 : That we should examine ourselves, so as to correct our mistakes and increase our good deeds. A. From the Life of St. Synkletike B. From the Gerontikon C. From Abba Isaiah D. From St. Ephraim (Episode icon of St. Synkletike) https://ctosonline.org/product/the-evergetinos-a-complete-text-book-iii/ https://t.me/athoniteaudio/10640 https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C
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HYPOTHESIS 9: That we should always be attentive and guard ourselves on all sides, since the Enemy assails us from all sides and through every means. A. From the Life of St. Synkletike B. From the Gerontikon C. From Palladios D. From St. Maximos https://t.me/athoniteaudio/10637 https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C
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HYPOTHESIS 8: That the conscience is a great gift of God to us and is very beneficial to him who listens to it. A. From the Gerontikon B. From St. Isaiah the Anchorite C. From St. Mark D. From St. Maximos
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HYPOTHESIS 7: That the believer should do what he does with a good, and not with a bad, conscience; for God judges the deeds of each man, not according to appearance, but according to the intention of the doer. A. From St. Gregory the Dialogist B. From St. Isaac
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HYPOTHESIS 6: That those who despise and deride unpretentious and self-abasing people sin very gravely. A. From the Life of St. Gregory the Wonderworker B. From St. Ephraim
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HYPOTHESIS 5: Concerning craftiness and guile, simplicity and guilelessness; whence they are engendered; what sort of harm and benefit we derive from them; and concerning envy. A. From Abba Isaiah B. From St. Maximos C. From Abba Mark D. From St. Ephraim
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HYPOTHESIS 4: That the Christian should take his every thought into captivity and offer it to Christ; for spiritual people, and certain lay people, draw positive lessons even from the most disgraceful circumstances. A. From the Life of St. Pelagia B. From the Gerontikon C. From St. Ephraim
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HYPOTHESIS 3: That one should not cause scandal through deeds performed without a blessing; what the term "scandal" means; that one should not be scandalized; and that one should heal those who are scandalized. A. From the Gerontikon B. From St. Barsanouphios C. From St. Ephraim Please consider purchasing a copy of EVERGETINOS - THE THIRD BOOK here: https://ctosonline.org/product/the-evergetinos-a-complete-text-book-iii/ Listener Support donations here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C
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Please consider a one-time donation as a token and pledge of listener support to the freely accessible narrations found on Athonite Audio platforms including: Audible, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Telegram: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C Book available for purchase direct from publisher: https://ctosonline.org/product/the-evergetinos-a-complete-text-book-iii/ HYPOTHESIS 2: That one should not condemn or denigrate even one who sins openly, but should be attentive to himself and not busy himself with other people's affairs; for he who attends to his own vices is incapable of condemning his neighbor. A. From the Life of St. John the Merciful B. From the Gerontikon C. From Antiochos (author of the Pandects) D. From Abba Isaiah E. From Abba Mark F. From Anastasios the Sinaite G. From St. Maximos H. From the Gerontikon I. From St. Ephraim Telegram episode with free mp3 downloadable files at: https://t.me/athoniteaudio/10624
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HYPOTHESIS 1: That one should not condemn anyone on the basis of suspicions or, in general, give any credence to suspicions. A. From the Life of St. John the Merciful B. From Abba Isaiah C. From St. Maximos D. From the Gerontikon Please purchase a copy of the book for your parish, home, or monastery: https://ctosonline.org/product/the-evergetinos-a-complete-text-book-iii/ Please consider a one-time donation as a token and pledge of listener support to the freely accessible narrations found on Athonite Audio platforms includings Audible, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Telegram: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C
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APPENDIX: The Benefit of Heterodox Writings According to the Holy Fathers Book available from the publisher here: https://stnilus.org/book.htm Please consider a one-time listerner support donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C
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Please purchase a copy of the book direct from the publisher: https://stnilus.org/book.htm Please consider a one-time PayPal listener support donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C CHAPTER 7: MONASTIC SCHEMA Origins Levels in Monasticism The Service of the Great Schema The "Three" Vows The Catechism The Three Prayers Tonsure Monastic Garments Symbolism of the Garments A Second Baptism Forgiveness of Sins The Grace of the Schema The Rank of Monastics When to Receive the Schema When to Wear the Schema
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Please purchase a copy of the book THE ANGELIC LIFE: A VISION OF ORTHODOX MONASTICISM for your home, parish, or monastery direct from the Publisher at: https://stnilus.org/book.htm CHAPTER 6: GENERAL MONASTERY ISSUES - PART 2 of 2 Cenobitic Life Food Money Martha versus Mary Typikon Hospitality Internet (Spiritual Harm, Physical Harm, Psychological Harm, Cognitive Harm) Success Failure Legalities ----End of Chapter 6 of 7 Please consider a listerner support donation to Athonite Audio's ongoing narration project to freely bring open source Orthodox Christian spoken word to the internet via YouTube, Spotify, Audible, Apple Podcasts, Telegram: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C
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Please purchase a copy of the book for your home library, parish, or monastery at: https://stnilus.org/book.htm https://www.stpetersmonastery.com/ CHAPTER 6: GENERAL MONASTERY ISSUES - PART 1 Orthodoxy Work Hardship Poverty Luxury Health Aesthetics please consider a listener support donation to the ongoing narration project: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U5LVZ28LK275C