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I Want To, But Men Dont ... Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-09-26 | This is a segment [03:23 - 13:43] from the sermon titled, "The Energies of God and the Energies of Men," held at the Holy Monastery of Panagia of Arakas in Lagoudera villaged during the Divine Liturgy on the feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos on 8 September 2016 .The video was first published on @rumorthodox9171: youtube.com/watch?v=UhDxd8kIX2A&list=PLv1C--JuIzoNza-ICk-gZ8sNj4HEsN6sO&index=8&pp=0gcJCR0AztywvtLAand on @ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΟΥΜΟΡΦΟΥ.Notes1. [Panagia Theotokos]: I pray that this earthquake will not happen to our Greece.But my Son and my Lord told me, [Christ]: Mother, neither do I wish for people to suffer.You come to Me and beg Me, but your hands are empty, Mother.They do not carry prayers of the faithful.They do not pray anymore. And even the ones who pray, their prayers are "cold."youtube.com/watch?v=7Qo6QmWIi9M&list=PLXVa_YSwCBqAsO1ducfmVHIdSRVrKSHLC&index=1 (at 21:47)2. "The Church is not afraid of sin.She is 'afraid' of the man who is unwilling to repent for his sins.She is 'afraid' of the man who doesn’t want to confess [his sins] in repentance."youtube.com/watch?v=4Pf4RFp22qU (at 3:21)3. Saint Gabriel the Fool for Christ of Georgia is mentioned here too:youtube.com/watch?v=nunBXjaODMk (at 1:25)4. At 2:33,"[t]hat they may be remembered and granted rest by God."youtube.com/watch?v=3JvLkUZyC7U5. At 2:46,“At night, after midnight, [...]"The importance of night-time prayer has been emphasized time and again:youtube.com/watch?v=g-69o9q3MxE (at 0:52)youtube.com/watch?v=2W9v3IvuRcU (at 9:05)In the 15th "Lighter of the Saints": youtube.com/watch?v=lyin3yBxCiM&t=1348s (at 26:45-27:40),His Eminence explains the reason behind the power of night-time prayer:"No one fears nighttime prayer more than Satan. If the soul gains ten "vitamins" from daytime prayer, it gains one hundred from night prayer.This is because night prayer requires overcoming many basic needs—first and foremost, sleep. You must sacrifice a part of your rest. It is only when you sacrifice something of yourself and your comfort that the grace of the Triune God arrives. Fasting, too, is a great help, as it mortifies the passions.
What Should We Give For God, Then? Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-09-23 | This is a segment [1:23:28 – 1:24:52] from the 15th "Lightening the Lighter of the Saints Meeting."youtube.com/watch?v=lyin3yBxCiM&list=PL_9kakoi-R0aKf4L02DAatShAStwoRXfg&index=41Other translated segments from the 15th Lighter of the Saints Meeting:youtube.com/watch?v=UFhomqeTEYE [19:58-22:22]youtube.com/watch?v=wH0ETcAPcXg [1:27:15 - 1:43:29]youtube.com/watch?v=NaIbh57GT1s [1:43:30 - 2:20:54]
The Greatest Film of the 20th Century Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-09-13 | This is a segment [1:14:30 – 1:24:43] from the 37th "Lightening the Lighter of the Saints Meeting," held at the Holy Church of Panagia Chryseleousa in Akaki under the Metropolis of Morphou on 3 July 2024.His Eminence is answering a question asking his opinion about the filming of Christian movies, series and documentaries.The video was first uploaded by @ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΟΥΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=G1iMidWfD0I&t=4454sOther segments from the 37th "Lighter of the Saints" Meeting:youtube.com/watch?v=RYc583gck3M [2:27:38 - end]Notes1. Right after this segment, His Eminence goes on to provide his view about the first season of the series, "Saint Paisios: Form Farasa to Heaven." The first season aired in 2022 and the second and final one in 2025.Almost a year later, at the 44th "Lighter of the Saints" Meeting (30.04.2025) which has been translated in English [with mistakes], here:youtube.com/watch?v=Z6gK-YUXMQM&t=4561s (at 2:04:00),His Eminence praises the then two completed seasons of the series but pinpoints to two shortcoming. I summarize in my own words his criticism:A. Not a thing is said about Saint Paisios prophecies' that are now unfolding by the day.B. Saint Paisios was a man who would [in his own words] "cut his heart into pieces and hand a piece to all people." But he was also ready to "cut his heart into pieces" for the sake of defending the Orthodox faith against internal (e.g. ecumenism) and external (e.g. blasphemy) enemies — always with the discernment of a saint.Read his book series: "Spiritual Counsels" (6 Volumes).The one most relevant here is Spiritual Counsels, Vol II: Spiritual Awakening.2. Also read the book: "The Life of Saint Andrew the Fool." It's available online for free.Saint Andrew the Fool-for-Christ confronts the demons many times to save the souls of people caught in their snares.Other repent and are saved, others not.Saint Andrew was also caught up into Paradise just like Saint Paul The Apostle and offers an amazing description of what he saw there.The sins people committed then are similar to the ones the contemporary saints have described as:"The Spiritual Causes Behind the Unfolding Evils."youtube.com/watch?v=danHHVYYXLUFor example, read the chapter which starts with: "Again the blessed man saw some other men with faces black as soot.The appearance of some of them was dirty and filthy; cats and dogs put their forepaws on them, sporting with their feet; snakes hung from their limbs without their noticing [...] When all people had left, the blessed man stood up and prayed to the Lord, since he had been shaken by the graphic variety of his vision. As he prayed he heard a voice from God, saying, "Why were you shaken and overwhelmed, Andrew, having seen only a few examples? I see them doing even worse things every day of their life and I endure them, waiting for them all to repent." When the blessed man heard this he was amazed and said, "Lord, how right you were when through your forefather you said about us who are carried away by impurities, "A man held in honor does not understand, he resembles the senseless beasts and has become like them.' " [Psalms 48:21].in Appendix a, p. 367-375 of the book that is available on Internet Archive.3. At 9:06,His Eminence uses sarcastically the English word "idea," which is phonetically similar to the Greek word "αηδία," (aēdía) meaning "disgust." The reason he does that is not just the phonetic similarity, but also because he considers "ideas" — or, more precisely, "ideologies" of any kind: left or right, liberal or conservative, etc. —as ("disgusting") diversions from the only Truth that matters who is the Resurrected Christ.He explains this belief in detail at the beginning of this video:youtube.com/watch?v=JyuK6Gnr-roSo, at first (9:06) he says in English "idea," which is rendered as "disgusting" in the subtitles, and right after (at 9:09) he says in Greek "αηδία" which is also translated as "disgusting" in the subtitles.
Surround us with Thy holy angels | Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou | (22.06.2025) Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-09-05 | Sermon of Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou at the Divine Liturgy on the second Sunday of Matthew, held at the holy Church of Saint George of the community of Saint George Kafkalou under the Metropolis of Morphou on 22 June 2025.On the Second Sunday of Matthew the memory of all the saints who shone forth from the Metropolis of Morphou is celebrated.The video was first published on the YT channel @ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΟΥΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=vOoZ59hFvbYNotesThis sermon took place on 22 June 2025.On the 13th of June, 2025 the first sign of the prophecy of Elder Theodore Neilos Agiofaragitis was fulfilled.1. If you follow the videos on the channel His Eminence has said many times that "the holy Angles will play an important role in the coming events."A recent sermon: youtube.com/watch?v=c5MwypI9l9UOne of this year's Lighter Meetings [43th, 26.3.2025] was dedicated to the holy Angels.youtube.com/watch?v=-wP-hk0YiXw [not translated].Besides, Christ Himself said: “Those who desire Me, I will desire. I will protect them with My holy Angels. The rest will face My justice.”in [26th Community Post – 16 August 2025]2. Saint Iakovos Tsalikis' meeting with Saint John the Russian:youtube.com/watch?v=ncJSif5iWnE3. At 17:17,“I understood that the world will be cleansed with blood”His Eminence is referring to the vision of Holy Gerondissa Galaktia which you can find in the [6th community post – 04.10.2024].4. At 20:09,"[We] who want to have 'the unity of faith'"At 22:25,"With whom do we have 'unity of the Faith?'"youtube.com/watch?v=JyuK6Gnr-ro (at 15:20)
The Soul Wants to Know Its Creator Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-08-31 | This is a segment [19:58-22:22] from the 15th "Lightening the Lighter of the Saints Meeting."Other segments from the 15th Lighter Meeting:youtube.com/watch?v=wH0ETcAPcXg [1:27:15 - 1:43:29]youtube.com/watch?v=NaIbh57GT1s [1:43:30 - 2:20:54]Notes1. "I am an image of Your ineffable glory, though I bear the scars of my transgressions. Take pity on me, the work of Your hands, Master, and cleanse me by Your compassion. Grant me the desired homeland for which I long, making me again a citizen of Paradise."Excerpt from the Memorial Service.
Many Confessors, But Few Spiritual Fathers ... Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-08-22 | A sermon of Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou at the elevation to the rank of spiritual father of Hieromonk Father Dositheos Markou, at the Divine Liturgy on the feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, which is celebrated at the Holy Church of Panagia Chrysosoteira in Treis Elies under the Metropolis of Morphou on 15th August 2021. The video was first uploaded on @ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΟΥΜΟΡΦΟΥ youtube.com/watch?v=ZaoJtVcSOxA&list=PLv1C--JuIzoNza-ICk-gZ8sNj4HEsN6sO&index=28Notes1. In this sermon: youtube.com/watch?v=ELcUJwuSv44&t=349s&pp=0gcJCa0JAYcqIYzv[part of which has been translated - see the 26th Community Post], His Eminence mentioned that we can pray to God to enlighten our spiritual father (at 22:40).2. An article on the topic: https://www.imdleo.gr/diaf/files/english/exomol/exomologesi-en.html
Morphou warns the Morphites | (7.5.2022) Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-08-13 | Prayer («Δέηση») for ascertaining the fate of the missing [since the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974] and for the return of the refugees to their ancestral homes was offered by His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou. The service was held at the Holy Church of Saints Cyprian and Justina in the village of Meniko, under the Metropolis of Morphou, as part of the pilgrimage excursion for retired residents of Morphou, organized by the Municipality of Morphou on 7 May 2022.The video was first published on the YouTube channel @ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΟΥΜΟΡΦΟΥ youtube.com/watch?v=KmsTr4Bp0b0Notes1. At 03:30, “My bishop, this is how your island was.”youtube.com/watch?v=xb_-RbQ1nls (at 15:36) 2. At 06:14,"Unless we learn to share with the less-privileged, [the stocks] won’t last for long."youtube.com/watch?v=7Qo6QmWIi9M&list=PLXVa_YSwCBqAsO1ducfmVHIdSRVrKSHLC (at 42:09 & 44:28)youtube.com/watch?v=wH0ETcAPcXg (at 8:23)3. At 08:09,“When you are patient by praying and forgiving, then you are on Christ’s path and on the path of the saints.”youtube.com/watch?v=hXvM7wQqeCo4. Concerning "suddenitis":From the summer of 2020 onward, His Eminence had been trying to warn people:youtube.com/watch?v=D64Lp4WrZQIyoutube.com/watch?v=nr7zKaLBv2g&list=PLUjhfaIxQz2yHMk6h3tSu9Pl7mBEOWhlk&index=25youtube.com/watch?v=o3hrAQBOTWoOf course, repentance is free for those who seek it:youtube.com/watch?v=Eq6NMh733HQGod forgives sins like a murder and an abortion. How could He possibly not forgive being forced to take a vaccine?youtube.com/watch?v=SZPCMYMPepkThe great peril for the salvation of our immortal soul is that "suddenitis" strikes "suddenly" and doesn't wait patiently for the moment of our repentance — as our all-good and man-loving God does.Adding to the above cited video:youtube.com/watch?v=Eq6NMh733HQHis Eminence later followed up by saying: "Experience [with people confessing for taking the COVID vaccine] has shown that the three prayers of St. Basil are not necessary, except in extreme cases. It remains at the discretion of the spiritual father and confessor whether to use them or not. A simple prayer of vaskania and the absolution prayer read at every confession by the spiritual father are enough."We had informed about this update with the 18th Community Post - 8 March 2025.
Reading the Psalter on a Train in France Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-07-29 | This is a segment [1:45:54 - 1:48:02] from the 32nd "Lighting the Lighter of the Saints" series of Meeting, held at the Holy Church of Saint Therapon in Lithrodontas under the Metropolis of Tamasos and Oreini on 2 March 2024.The video was first published on the YouTube channel @ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΟΥΜΟΡΦΟΥ :youtube.com/watch?v=7wjYNIo7beA&list=PL_9kakoi-R0aKf4L02DAatShAStwoRXfg&index=14Other segments from the 32nd "Lighter of the Saints" Meeting:youtube.com/watch?v=L_7-cgKkpY4 [19:47 - 48:45] (a 5min segment is skipped)youtube.com/watch?v=danHHVYYXLU [49:10 - 1:23:00] youtube.com/watch?v=ruTXaFXwBKg [1:27:06-1:41:39]Notes1. His Eminence was answering a question asking: "How can we understand whether we are under magic or demonic influence?"Some symptoms (they need not all occur together) he mentioned prior to this segment: "Weak memory, lapses or gaps in memory, disturbed sleep.When attending an Orthodox church during the Divine Liturgy, they feel someone or something restraining them from entering. (Compare what happened to Saint Mary of Egypt when she tried to visit the Holy Sepulchre).They cannot venerate wonder-working relic and holy icons.They cannot sit next to a virtuous man." Then he went on to mention the incident with the Psalter in the video.2. At 2:04,"This is not something difficult to [decide to] do."His Eminence means that it's not difficult to seek help from an Orthodox priest in case you suspect you are under demonic or witchcraft influence.However, not all priests are suited for this task.His Eminence said: "They need to have certain qualities: first and foremost humility, fasting and prayer."3. I've cited the links below in the past.Specifically, in the video description of this video:youtube.com/watch?v=RwcCegyLbPYSince, St. Gerasimos of Kefalonia is mentioned again in this video, it's a good opportunity to cite them one more time to remind people who we are up against.-----St. Gerasimos of Kefalonia is another saint with a gift against demonic spirits.You can find information about St. Gerasimos of Kefalonia online. A video of his incorrupt relic kept in the holy burial shrine (larnaka) in his monastery in Kefalonia. youtube.com/watch?v=ppmGwnQ3cj0Each year the Greek faithful on the island of Kefalonia have a processions with St. Gerasimos’ relics on his feast days.People lay on the ground so that his relics can be carried over them. It is common for demon-possessed people (whether they know it or not) "to react" while the relic of the saint passes above them:youtube.com/watch?v=5KtFFJTRjmo&pp=0gcJCR0AztywvtLA (at 1:10)youtube.com/watch?v=jsyyH70zp3cyoutube.com/watch?v=fQDV8PJO4GA&pp=0gcJCR0AztywvtLAIn the last video, the woman is screaming:(1:20) "Gerasimos go away ... Gerasimos you healed me ... "(1:30) "Gerasimos you chased away the spells ... what else do you want?..."----------4. The saints have said that "witchcraft and Satan worship" are one of the three spiritual causes behind the unfolding evils and the coming World War.The 38th "Lighter of the Saints" Meetings which took place on 30 September 2024 deals with this matter and more. If you haven't watched it, please do.You'll find many things you'll need.youtube.com/watch?v=FdbHQ5q6_es (subtitles have mistakes).5. Another enlightening excerpt:Saint Paisios on the Holy Incorrupt Relics of Saint Spyridon the Wonderworker of Tremithus"[someone asking Saint Paisios]: Geronda [Paisios], did Saint Spyridon perhaps request from God that his relics remain incorrupt? [Saint Paisios]: No, how could that happen? The saints do not ask for things like that. By His economy, God allowed the relics to remain incorrupt in order to help people. And see how God economized this! Because Kerkyra, Kefallonia, and Zakyntho are near Italy, and it would be easy for the people to be seduced by Papism, "placing a dam over" there with St. Spyridon, St. Gerasimos, and St. Dionysios."*in* Saint Paisios the Athonite, Spiritual Counsels VI: On Prayer
The Patience of the Saints | Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou | (27.7.2020) Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-07-25 | Sermon of His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou during the Divine Liturgy of Saint Panteleimon the Great Martyr and Healer, held at the celebrant church of Saint Panteleimon in the community of Kakopetria under the Metropolis of Morphou on 20 July 2020.The video was first published by @ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΟΥΜΟΡΦΟΥ :youtube.com/watch?v=lfAYsjgX0KoNotes1. More about the falling asleep of Saint Iakovos Tsalikis:youtube.com/watch?v=X7HwTZWfRmM&list=PLXVa_YSwCBqAfHps7j9rzi7BDVzy6bGre&index=2 (at 34:00)2. At 12:44,"My Christ, grant me the patience and the faith of the saints."youtube.com/watch?v=S1xQl3_Nl-8youtube.com/watch?v=Y5SoQ0UAhtU3. At 13:25,"Take note that this particular Gospel reading is dedicated to all Great Martyrs." The Gospel reading dedicated to Great Martyrs is John 15:16 - John 16:2.However, if the feast of Saint Panteleimon falls on a Sunday - as it so happens this year [27/7/2025] -the Gospel reading is the one of the Sunday and not the aforementioned.4. At 13:33,"Anargyros": The Greek "Ανάργυρος" means "unmercenary," "he who doesn't accept money for his services."5. At 14:00,"God willing, may our next meeting be in heaven."youtube.com/watch?v=WlPggChEWvc6. "St. Ephraim of Nea Makri [...] had been waiting buried in the ground for 400 years, because no one was aware of [their existence] in order for them to be glorified. "On the finding of the relic of Saint Ephraim of Nea Makri - one of Greece's most wonder-working saints.youtube.com/watch?v=ObSrLD1XFtQOne suspects why God reveals His saints in different times:youtube.com/watch?v=q9NmUzjSmvA
A prophecy of Elder Jonah of Odessa about Ukraine | (7.4.2021) Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-07-18 | Segment [1:27:15 - 1:43:29 ] from the 15th “Lightening the Lighter of the Saints” series of Meetings with His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou held at the chapel of Saint Nikephoros the Leper in the community of Peristerona under the Metropolis of Morphou on 7 April 2021. Following the canonization of Saint Eumenios Saridakis (in April 2022), the chapel was dedicated in his memory too.The video was first published *in April 2021* on the official channel of the Holy Metropolis of Morphou @ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΟΥΜΟΡΦΟΥ :youtube.com/watch?v=lyin3yBxCiM&list=PL_9kakoi-R0aKf4L02DAatShAStwoRXfg&index=39Other segments from the same "Lighter of the Saints" Meeting already translated:youtube.com/watch?v=NaIbh57GT1s [1:43:30 - 2:20:54]Notes1. At 11:04,"What do you think [the saint told me] the next Pascha [of 2022] will be?"I added "[the saint told me]" in brackets, because His Eminence later revealed that it was Holy Gerondissa Galaktia who shared this information about the "next Pascha." At the time of the recording of this Meeting ( *April 2021* ), she was still alive (she fell asleep one month later, in May 2021) and he didn't want to reveal her identity for obvious reasons. She was also suffering from multiple strokes at the time. [See 24th Community Post -12 June 2025]He would only refer to her as "a hidden saint, a secret saint," or "the Gerondissa of Crete," sometimes.Later, when the book about her life was published, it became clear that many of the teachings, experiences and prophecies His Eminence had publicly shared and attributed to this "secret saint" were, in fact, her own. One more thing, the fact that Greek, Ukrainian, Russian [and Orthodox saints from other countries I am not aware of] have prophesied about the coming War means that: "The events will be global, because the sin is global."2. In the exactly previous segment His Eminence explains why the COVID-19 vaccine and other aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g. closure of churches, prohibition of Holy Communion, multiple spoons) were not just a medical, but a spiritual issue too.I won't have time to translate it, but if anyone knows Greek and English and thinks it should be translated, he can write the translation in the comments and we'll make a video with it.3. I come across different writings of Elder Jonah's of Odessa (✝2012) name online,such as: Ion, Ionas, JonasAlso, there is a different Elder Jonah Atamansky of Odessa (1852-1924) who lived earlier:stjohndc.org/en/list-of-relics/jonah-atamansky-odessa-archpriest-righteous -- should not to be confused with the one His Eminence refers to.4. His Eminence has referred many times on the Ukrainian issue over the years.youtube.com/watch?v=TrCW1UFW5v8 (subtitles have mistakes)youtube.com/watch?v=m1ezjAmmsNs (untranslated in English)He has even offered his own take on what will happen to the non-canonical Epiphanios and his followersfollowing the fulfillment of Elder Jonah's prophecy:youtube.com/watch?v=m166yH41IbM (at 25:40)5. At 12:53, "They are the so-called: 'Christ’s surgeries.'"youtube.com/watch?v=aKTnbH2b4fI6. At 13:39, “When the Kurds create a state in Anatolia of Turkey."This is the well-known prophecy of Saint Paisios, given to the grieving Cypriots visiting him, who had lost their homes — or even loved ones —after the Turkish invasion of 1974 and the ongoing occupation of Northern Cyprus to this day.Saint Paisios is not the only one to receive this prophecy by the Holy Spirit.Dimitris Protopappas prophesied the exact same thing.youtube.com/watch?v=rpvY6NVnTfE (at 15:41)Today, we might see these things unfold on the news, but as often said: Walk into any Greek Orthodox bookstore, and you’ll find them written in many different books for decades now.Here is one of many firsthand testimonies (untranslated) from a Cypriot who met Saint Paisios:youtube.com/watch?v=x93Lb7XJbD0In the video description of the above video, you’ll find the title of a Greek book — one of many that have documented these testimonies "for decades now."
On the Lenten Triodion | Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou | (2.3.2024) Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-07-10 | This is a compilation of segments [19:47 – 29:32 & 34:50 – 48:45] from the 32nd "Lighting the Lighter of the Saints" series of Meetings, held at the Holy Church of St. Therapon in Lithrodontas under the Metropolis of Tamasos and Oreini on 2 March 2024.The video was first published on the YouTube channel @ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΟΥΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=7wjYNIo7beA&list=PL_9kakoi-R0aKf4L02DAatShAStwoRXfg&index=14Other segments already translated from this particular (32nd) "Lighter of the Saints" Meetingyoutube.com/watch?v=danHHVYYXLU [49:10 - 1:23:00] *(one of the most important videos on this YT channel)youtube.com/watch?v=ruTXaFXwBKg [1:27:07 - 1:40:41]-----Notes1. At 00:56,“Beware of becoming pseudo-religious!'""Pseudo-religious" translates the Greek word *θρησκός* used by His Eminence. The same word is found in the original Koine Greek of the New Testament. James 1:26 states:"If anyone among you thinks he is religious ( *θρῆσκος*), and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this person’s religion is worthless."Of course, the word "religious" does not have a necessarily negative meaning.That's why I added "pseudo," to emphasize that in this case, it's used negatively by His Eminence.2. At 03:19,[The Sticheron of the Vespers on the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee, Tone A]:"Brethren, let us not pray like the Pharisee: for he who exalts himself shall be humbled. Let us humble ourselves before God, and with fasting cry aloud as did the Publican: O God be merciful to us sinners, [...]."is a translation of the[Στιχηρόν Εσπερίων της Κυριακής Τελώνου Φαρισαίου, Ήχος α']:"Μή προσευξώμεθα φαρισαϊκώς, αδελφοί, ο γάρ υψών εαυτόν ταπεινωθήσεται, ταπεινωθώμεν εναντίον τού Θεού, τελωνικώς διά νηστείας κράζοντες. Ιλάσθητι ημίν ο Θεός, τοίς αμαρτωλοίς. [...]."3. At 03:49,"When I spoke to Saint Eumenios [...]"This prayer is also referenced here: youtube.com/watch?v=BOuoYydc3rk (at 07:51)This segment has been made into a podcast episode by @otelders youtube.com/watch?v=AEW4EYoFOmg&list=PLykxD12XzsnOUI978W1sOLZ9e7uk_5loZ (available on Spotify too). God willing, more will follow.4. Some extra information are provided in the video description of this video in case you missed it.youtube.com/watch?v=QSZ8Zoa00IU5. At 13:48,[Praises Doxastikon of the 5th Sunday of Lent]"The Kingdom of God is not food and drink, but righteousness and ascetic practice with holiness: and so the rich shall not enter into it, but those who entrust their treasures to the hands of the poor. [...]"is a translation of[Δοξαστικὸν Αἴνων 5η Κυριακή Νηστειών]"Οὐκ ἔστιν ἡ Βασιλεία τοῦ Θεοῦ βρῶσις καὶ πόσις, ἀλλὰ δικαιοσύνη καὶ ἄσκησις, σὺν ἁγιασμῷ· ὅθεν οὐδὲ πλούσιοι εἰσελεύσονται ἐν αὐτῇ, ἀλλ᾽ ὅσοι τοὺς θησαυροὺς αὐτῶν ἐν χερσὶ πενήτων ἀποτίθενται. [...]"6. At 17:07,"But this isn’t just about food."youtube.com/watch?v=PgEsaTpcLxs7. At 22:18,"Whom did I hurt today?"youtube.com/watch?v=TViZaZwWReg
God, will I be short in heaven too? Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-07-01 | This is a segment [34:50-38:17] from the 32nd "Lighting the Lighter of the Saints" Meeting, held on 2 March 2024 at the Holy Church of Saint Therapon in Lithrodontas under the Metropolis of Tamasos and Oreini.The video was first published on the YouTube channel @ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΟΥΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=7wjYNIo7beA&list=PL_9kakoi-R0aKf4L02DAatShAStwoRXfg&index=14Other segments from the same Lighter of the Saints Meetingyoutube.com/watch?v=danHHVYYXLU [49:10 - 1:23:00] youtube.com/watch?v=ruTXaFXwBKg [1:27:06-1:41:39]Notes1. The Only Sorrow in the Kingdom of God That No One Talks About | Fr. Athanasios Mytilinaiosyoutube.com/watch?v=uu9lwqqO_JASaint Paisios said that Fr. Athanasios Mytilinaios (✝2009) had received the gift of interpretation [of the Scriptures] by the Holy Spirit after much ascesis.2. This could be the sermon His Eminence is referring to in the video, especially since it took place some months (11/2023) before this Lighter Meeting (03/2024), but I can't be sure:youtube.com/watch?v=9YqU5mGad_o3. Some of the best sermons of His Eminence are included in the book: Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou, "Without Being Crucified We Will Not Be Resurrected We Will Not Be Glorified", Editions Theomorphou, (2025).We had already translated some of them (3-4) on the channel before the publication of the book and were planning to go on with more.We won't translate and upload them as they are now available in print. Maybe just some short beautiful segments.One of the sermons in the book is titled "The Five Senses of the Soul" and delves deep into one of His Eminence's favorite topics.Here is a link to the original Greek sermon:youtu.be/cgQo8Np6IVU?list=PLv1C--JuIzoPzsJ4BckxFYBc7HgUpa-vD
The real poor are those who missed the Liturgy on that day ... Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-06-29 | Segment [00:00 - 0:51 & 08:39 - 16:15] of the sermon of His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou during the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of the Nativity of Saint John the Forerunner held at the celebrating Holy Church of Saint John the Honorable Forerunner in the community of Nikitari under the Metropolis of Morphou on 24 June 2025.The video was first published on the official YouTube channel of the Holy Metropolis of Morphou @ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΟΥΜΟΡΦΟΥyoutube.com/watch?v=KA1vrDQNMpoNotes1. An old talk about the holy Angels.youtube.com/watch?v=JPkETb1jrJM&list=PLXVa_YSwCBqAfHps7j9rzi7BDVzy6bGre&index=13&pp=gAQBiAQB2. More relevant videos on the channel:youtube.com/watch?v=7oui2RSZ6jUyoutube.com/watch?v=DxqveuFfMuc
Is there a saint roaming in our courtyard these days?” Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-06-21 | This is a segment [39:16 - 49:49] from the 41st “Lighting the Lighter of the Saints Meeting” with His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou. The topic of this Lighter Meeting was: “Saint Basil of the Orthodox” and it took place on 31 January 2025 at the Holy Church of Panagia Chryseleousa at the community of Akaki under the Metropolis of Morphou. Production: RumOrthodox The video was first uploaded on the YouTube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ: youtube.com/watch?v=xMKgA_W2UtY&t=2991sNotes1. In case you want to know more about Saint Eumenios Saridakis (✝1999), watch the Three-Part video series on the channel:youtube.com/watch?v=O-U-NHjbMIAYou'll be able to understand better why His Eminence uses phrases such as:"These words were spoken behind Eumenios’ back. He wasn’t listening." (at 06:36)youtube.com/watch?v=uNoMSZ0T47M (at 4:50),or, most importantly, the inexplicable heartfelt joy Saint Eumenios has for everything of God. 2. More on what happened during His Eminence's and Saint Eumenios' visit to Russia and Ukraine:youtube.com/watch?v=LQxZAij8wocGod has prevented many wars that men were eager to wage.3. One of my favorite moments was when Saint Eumenios appeared to a man of God and joyfully told him to relay a message to His Eminence "to not overdo it with imitating my voice.’"youtube.com/watch?v=mTYrvKZ_LkQ (at 1:08)4. At 03:04,"With a mix of humorous and serious events [taking place] during the trip"I think that the event in the British museum certainly falls under this category. youtube.com/watch?v=yprjFX7E148&list=PLUjhfaIxQz2yHMk6h3tSu9Pl7mBEOWhlk(at 1:18:00)5. At 04:45, “It would be a pity if he [Saint Sophrony] doesn’t bid him farewell, if he doesn’t bless the relics [of the respoed].”The use of the word "relics" doesn't imply that the reposed was a saint.In this case, it's used by His Eminence as an alternative to "dead body."6. There is a translated sermon on the life of Saint John the Merciful:youtube.com/watch?v=vMT3SJWEuiIHelps you understand how you can "attract" God's mercy and protection in what is to come.“Blessed is he who understands the poor and needy; The Lord will deliver him in an evil day.” [Psalm 40:2].
Sin Will Bring Evils Upon Greece | What Elder Ephraim of Arizona told me | Athena Sideri Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-06-16 | The original video was uploaded by @balanthsberoia in 2012(if you speak Greek, I suggest following this Youtube channel), youtube.com/watch?v=F7KUoA4TVRIand reproduced by other Greek YouTube channels over the years.As you must have read in the 25th Community Post, this video is mentioned by name in the book about Holy Gerondissa Galaktia, so it was no less than a duty to translate it in English.Many tried to silence late Ms. Athena Sideri ("Αθηνά Σιδέρη" in Greek), (✝2020) [woman speaking in the video] over the years for sharing what her spiritual father,Saint Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia (✝1991), Elder Ephraim of Arizona and Philotheou (✝2019), Holy Gerondissa Galaktia (✝2021) and possibly other holy people of God told her to raise her voice about.However, the woman of God was proven more manful than most men inside the Church ...As you must have realized, the saints entrusted to His Eminence the burden of speaking out against the great *unrepented* sins of menyoutube.com/watch?v=danHHVYYXLUThe last 6 years, he has been bearing this Cross.Pray for him and his Metropolis and the whole world.Notes1. "Human beings have come down to the level of animals!You know what animals do? When they enter the stable, they defecate and urinate ...Then as the manure ferments they feel warm and don’t feel like getting themselves out of there.The same happens with human beings. They feel the comfort of sin and don’t have the heart to live. They smell the stench but they stay anyway. You see if someone were to come inside the stable he would not be able to stand the stench. But those who have got used to it are not bothered."in "Part 1 - Sin and the Devil, Chapter 1 - It is fashionable to sin" from the book:Elder Paisios of Mount Athos Spiritual Counsels Vol 1, With Pain and Love for Contemporary Man.2. We published two (24th and 25th Community Posts) to add context to this video.If you haven't read them already, please do. The 9th Community Post is also relevant.There are important information there, not covered in this video.3. At 04:18, "You mocked our Parakletos [i.e. the Holy Spirit] who blessed the [Holy Mystery of] Marriage.”Watchyoutube.com/watch?v=RYRt9eX3Bd4 (at 7:07 and on)4. At 04:22,“The blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is not forgiven!”When His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos was asked, "What is the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?" he said:The blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is something simple that the Holy Fathers have explained.It’s unrepentance. The rejection of the gift God gave us to repent for our sins.For example, someone says, “I am thirsty. I am thirsty. I am thirsty.”“Here is the fountain. Come and drink.”“No, I don’t want to.”On sexual sins it is one thing to say:“I fell into the sin again. Christ, forgive me,” and fight not to do it;and it’s another thing to fall into this sin, but refuse to repent for it.The latter is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit which cannot be forgiven.Watch also:youtube.com/watch?v=BDASik47Ob05. More "on the mechanics" of Elder Ephraim's travels. youtube.com/watch?v=V5QwNekMqVg (at 04:17)6. At 00:45,"We will ask our Lord to add more faith, vigilance"youtube.com/watch?v=S1xQl3_Nl-8&pp=0gcJCd4JAYcqIYzvyoutube.com/watch?v=Y5SoQ0UAhtU (at 10:31)7. Omofylofilia.gr is a Greek site run by homosexual people who strive (or even have succeeded) in fighting their passion -- just like every man, who doesn't want to sadden God, strives to fight whatever his [inherited or acquired] passion might be: pride, anger [in the case of His Eminence], envy, avarice, lust [in the case of the woman's son in the video], fornication, homosexuality [in the case of the people behind the website] etc.I can't forget this article (available in both Greek and English): https://omofylofilia.gr/english/equal-in-marriage-equal-in-struggle/published the day after Greece became the first Orthodox country to legalize homosexual marriage and adoption rights to homosexual couples.It made me realize how weak my faith [my case] is compared to these brave warriors of Christ.8. If you want to better understand the matters discussed in the video, see the list of resources below.Although, the time for reading, contemplating, discussions, talks, theological dialogue has passed yielding no fruits ...youtube.com/watch?v=JyuK6Gnr-ro (at 9:51).Now is the time for repentance, confession and prayer "to lessen the evil."Resources:youtube.com/watch?v=BjJI6SL4B6g&list=WL&index=19youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGF1y5bdq178JPvgzHP9aeUz_tlOwjmWCoca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/spirituality/sexuality-marriage-and-family/sexualityorthodoxchurchlife.wordpress.com/2014/02/05/orthodox-perspectives-concerning-marital-sex http://orthodoxinfo.com/praxis/frjosiah_sexualrelations.aspx
Gerondissa Galaktia and Fr. Antonios Fragakis chant to the Most Holy Theotokos and Mother of God Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-06-08 | Gerondissa Galaktia reposed in the Lord on 20 May 2021."A saint of the same caliber as Saint Porphyrios." Notes1. If there is one thing, Gerondissa Galaktia would want to you to know, is in this video:youtube.com/watch?v=danHHVYYXLUOne of the most important videos on this channel. In the video "The Spiritual Causes behind the Unfolding Evils according to the Saints", His Eminence mostly repeats the things she told couples, priests and bishopswho visited her and appear in the book written about her.
My Experience at Schools | Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou | Part 2 Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-06-06 | This is a segment [35:30 - 46:07] from the 26th "Lighting the Lighter of the Saints" Meeting which took place on 5 October 2023 at the Holy Church of Panagia Chryseleousa in the community of Akaki under the Metropolis of Morphou.The video was first uploaded on the YouTube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=UyZsU24vmWs&list=PLv1C--JuIzoNza-ICk-gZ8sNj4HEsN6sO&index=9Other segments from the 26th "Lighter of the Saints" already translated.youtube.com/watch?v=Ywkp1XLfka0 (10:57 - 35:30) My Experience at Schools Part 1youtube.com/watch?v=YsZ4N95GZLA (1:16:54-1:19:00)youtube.com/watch?v=ADgrzBLF59k (1:19:00 - 1:30:00)youtube.com/watch?v=_RQ4KcstX8M (1:30:00 - 1:42:00)youtube.com/watch?v=g8Yw9Rj83GA&t=1s (1:42:00 - 1:55:53)Notes1. I think this playlist from @orthodoxtalks3541 are helpful for anyone seeking guidance on this and other related issues.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGF1y5bdq178JPvgzHP9aeUz_tlOwjmWC2. At 4:43, "My mother? She loved Christ deeply, but she was also fiercely logical. I can only imagine how much this woman suffered to submit her logic to Christ’s commandments."This takes on even greater meaning when you consider her lifelong struggle: youtube.com/watch?v=FJC4_cguWT4youtube.com/watch?v=DHLHnobs5-w (at 0:15)youtube.com/watch?v=0NeX14_nf4A (at 6:50)A woman who lost her husband, her first child, Petros, her home and many more we don't know.By any measure, she had every "right" to be angry at God. None of it was her fault.Yet she never lost faith. To the contrary, she raised kids with so much faith and love for God.In the end, she "is rumored" to have become a saint ...youtube.com/watch?v=A9praiD91woAnother beautiful segment about His Eminence's mother, which has personally helped me a lot:"My mother was also easily angered, and she had a very strong sense of justice.Sometimes, people with such a strong sense of justice overstep the boundariesassuming that they will deliver justice themselves, whereas justice belongs to God, not us.God is 'the Righteous Judge,' as written."3. A statement His Eminence had made, regarding the decision to introduce sexual education in schools back in 2023:(When I find the video link, I will cite it.)"Now, the 'geniuses' in Parliament— after all the 'education' and the internet exposure, not just for teenagers but even for elementary school children —have decided to introduce sexual education [in schools]. For whom?At this rate, soon it will be the children teaching you —with everything available and accessible online.If St. Kosmas the Aetolian (the Greek saint known for defending the faith and establishing 'secret schools' during the Ottoman occupation of Greece) were alive today, he wouldn’t open new schools — he’d shut down the ones already open."
Byzantine Music: A Medicine Against Depression | Fr. Panagiotis Tsiolis, the Elder of Agrapha Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-05-30 | This is a segment [1:53:16 - 2:02:47] from the 27th "Lighter of the Saints" Meeting with His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou which took place on 22 November 2023 at the Holy Church of Panagia Chryseleousa in the community of Akaki under the Metropolis of Morphou.Other translated segments available on the channel from the 27th "Lighter of the Saints Meeting":youtube.com/watch?v=1TbfiNHkfss [1:33:00 - 1:48:03]youtube.com/watch?v=Ae0T5Zpfkc8 [1:47:54 - 1:52:28]I explained elsewhere that we chose not to translate the segment [1:52:28 - 1:53:16], to avoid the risk of receiving a strike from YouTube as has happened with other Orthodox YT channels.[For example, the video from 2007 with the prophecy of Fr. Savvas Achilleos (✝2016) has been taken down more times than I can remember in the past 5 years.]This video is the segment [1:53:16 - 2:02:47]youtube.com/watch?v=iFgxZ6dx5NI [2:02:49-end]The video was first published on the Youtube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=LPvpcEUF_Ug&list=PLv1C--JuIzoNza-ICk-gZ8sNj4HEsN6sO&index=12Notes1. Agathos Logos granted us the rights to publish excerpts from their books with the condition that "we say a prayer for them."2. There is a video available on Youtube with Saint Porphyrios himself talking on overcoming depression.3. There are a couple of prophecies attributed to Fr. Panagiotis Tsiolis (✝2021) by people who knew him personally. His Eminence has not reproduced them (as far as I am aware), but appear consistent with what other Greek saints and holy people have said, so I translate them here:A. In 2019, Fr. Panagiotis Tsiolis attended a rally opposing the newly introduced electronic IDs in Greece and had said:"It's a commandment from Christ and Panagia for Christians to not receive the new IDs.Whoever gets it becomes a slave to the Antichrist.They'll try to impose them, but they won't make it."-Dionysis MakrisB. Giorgos B. recounts one of the many long journeys he had with Elder Panagiotis of Agrafa:"As we were traveling past Lamia toward Domokos—I think it was 2011—the elder turned to me and asked:‘Giorgos, if war breaks out, where are you reporting?’'If I remember correctly, the deployment order mentions the Evros region, Father,' I replied.‘Ah, but you won’t report there.You will go to Rio.You will wear a cross.And there, your task will be to inform the residents to move to the mountains to the right of Nafpaktos, because NATO troops will pass through and destroy everything in their path.’'But is there a military base in Rio (located outside Patras)?' I wondered to myself.Spontaneously, I then asked the elder when the war would happen. ‘The war, Giorgos, will break out once the new road connecting Domokos to Lamia is completed.Then it will happen, and great famine will come to Greece.It will not last long.And afterward, we will go to the City, the Queen of Cities [Constantinople].’It should be noted that, at the time, construction had just begun on the new Domokos-Lamia road.I won’t hide that, back then, I didn’t pay much attention to the elder’s words.However, I began recalling them when, ten days later, my deployment order was changed—the new one stated that, in case of conscription, I was to report to Rio in Patras.Moreover, from what I’ve learned now, the new road is scheduled to open in just a few months."This is an excerpt from the Greek paper STYLOS ORTHODOXIAS, October 2023, Issue No. 258, p. 15
The Spiritual GPS: Whom did you hurt? Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-05-28 | This is a segment [49:46 - 51:26] from the 36th "Lighting the Lighter of the Saints Meeting." The video was first published on the YouTube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ: youtube.com/watch?v=d5tu6vnOJtE&list=PL_9kakoi-R0aKf4L02DAatShAStwoRXfg&index=9Notes1. His Eminence then proceeds to read a letter written by Saint Theophan the Recluse to a spiritual daughter.The letter starts:"I believe you remember that a Christian is not an ordinary man since he is shaped both by nature and grace [...]."His Eminence is reading from Chapter 26 of the book “The Spiritual Life and How to Be Attuned to It” by the Russian St. Theophan the Recluse (1815-1894). The book contains 80 letters from St. Theophan to a spiritual daughter who, over course of the book, moves from the social scene of balls and parties in Moscow, which she initially found shocking and spiritually futile, back to a quiet life in the country and then towards monasticism. The letters provide a systematic education in Orthodoxy in the form of personal discussions on topics chosen by St. Theophan or on questions posed by the spiritual daughter. Chapters 25-28 focus on the action of grace and the required actions of an adult in response to the grace given in Baptism, certainly very valuable information. This book has been called a “primer of spiritual life.” The letters and the book were written during St. Theophan’s final years in the monastic isolation he sought following many years of distinguished work as a professor in Russian Orthodox academies and nearly a decade as a Bishop.2. His Eminence repeatedly reminds that: "Unless you forgive, you shouldn't commune of the Body and Blood of Christ.""When you intend, O man, to eat the Master’s Body, approach with fear, lest you be burned ― for It is fire! Before drinking the Divine Blood in Communion, make peace with those who have grieved you. Only then may you dare to eat the Mystical Food."in Pre-Communion prayers.In this (non translated) sermonyoutube.com/watch?v=jv9mRf12pT4on the Third Stasis of Salutations to the Theotokos on 21 March 2025,at 22:25, he says, "What you see here [inside the Church] tonight is our future.It's what we'll see - the soul sees too, for the body without the soul is but a corpse; it's the soul that sees. What we witness tonight is destined to be the vision, the heavenly vision of our God, of our Triune God: The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. I want to ask you to keep the [Pascha] fast according to your strength, but remember: even the demons fast - they eat nothing. What defines an Orthodox Christian is regular prayer ... and what else? Today, I heard confessions all day. Three people came to me with the same struggle: "I cannot forgive." And I told them, "Do not commune. Whoever cannot forgive, cannot commune!"For this, I implore you - along with fasting, along with prayer - seek out the one who has embittered you. The one who you feel wronged with, who you "feel darkness with." And light up a light, light a candle for him to our Panagia. And our Panagia is the Theotokos, the Mother of Light. She will teach us how to forgive, how to pray, how to commune and how to communicate with each other. I pray this for you, pray it for us too."(At 24:37 in the same video, His Eminence chants the Third Stasis of Salutations (Akathist Hymn) to the Theotokos.)3. Another relevant video on the channel:youtube.com/watch?v=DxqveuFfMuc
Hide yourself for a very short while, until the anger of the Lord is past | Metropolitan Neophytos Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-05-23 | This is a segment [21:20 - 40:18] from the Interview His Eminence gave to Fr. Kyprian from Romania on 8 August 2024 in Evrychou where the temporary seat of the Holy Metropolis of Morphou is located. (The permanent one is under Turkish occupation since 1974).The video was published on ΟΜΙΛ. ΜΗΤΡ. ΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=cUgLeg2-D9E&t=1827s (English Subtitles)youtube.com/watch?v=MxULxPq-1Rg&t=7s (Russian Subtitles)Notes1. You won't be able to put in context His Eminence's teachings in this video -- and will probably reach wrong conclusions --unless you watch more of his sermons.Start from here: youtube.com/watch?v=_YJGAd6iRjYyoutube.com/watch?v=niir5_QkQaYyoutube.com/watch?v=BOuoYydc3rk (at 12:00 and on)2. At 05:33, "now its side effects are flooding the world with illnesses and sudden deaths."youtube.com/watch?v=o3hrAQBOTWo3. At 05:54, "First through Eurovision, the [2024] singing competition — that it's [no less than] satanic worship."youtube.com/watch?v=RwcCegyLbPY&pp=0gcJCY0JAYcqIYzv4. At 07:58, "First of all, let us not confuse the politicization of Makarios..."Watch the previous segment of this video [0:00 - 21:20] to better understand the case of late Archbishop Makarios III. 5. At 17: 58, "First, we must nourish ourselves in the Orthodox way."youtube.com/watch?v=CN605rIO8T8
The Demonic Spectacles of Eurovision | Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou | (29.5.2024) Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-05-15 | This is a compilation of segments [0:00-01:45, 18:45-20:25, 33:20-44:55]from the 36th "Lightening the Lighter of the Saints Meeting" which took place at the Holy Church of Panagia Chryseleousa in the community of Akaki under the Metropolis of Morphou on 29 May 2024.The video was first published on the Youtube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟY:youtube.com/watch?v=d5tu6vnOJtE&t=1242sNotes1. His Eminence has repeatedly stated that those who engage in unnatural sexual acts (oral, anal sex etc.) or who practice — or are in any way involved with — witchcraft and magic are susceptible to demonic influence.On the effects of witchcraft on peoples' lives — which is one of the spiritual causes of the unfolding Third World War as the saints have repeatedly said —I advise watching one of the most important "Lighter of the Saints" Meetings: youtube.com/watch?v=FdbHQ5q6_es(there are mistakes in the subtitles).Demonic possession does not always manifest as a continuous demonic presence, as was the case with the child in the video. Many people unknowingly harbor hidden demons.For example, His Eminence once described a man who, upon randomly hearing an Orthodox saint’s recorded voice on YouTube, reacted in an unusual manner. This strange reaction led him and his family to discover that he had been suffering by a hidden demon.Certainly, the ones "lacking spiritual defenses" are more susceptible.Yet, even saints can be possessed: youtube.com/watch?v=XWdCtE-3Zi8 (at 5:52)As His Eminence has emphasized, extreme caution must be exercised in such cases."Not everything is for everyone."2. His Eminence has talked many times about the life of St. Cyprian. The saint began as a sorcerer commanding demons until he encountered St. Justina the Virgin Martyr.He is a saint with a gift of helping those who suffer from demonic possession.The mention of St. Cyprian's Church in Meniko, where exorcisms take place, reminded me of the answer of His Eminence to one of the questions he was asked in the Patrinorama interview we had translated (go to Community Posts and search for the 3rd Part of the 16th Community Post – 3 February 2024):Q: Many people, as they rise in either positions of authority or knowledge— or both —tend to question God, to declare themselves agnostics or to say that “something exists, somewhere.”What do you say to them, and how can an Orthodox Christian respond to this challenge?A: I don’t know what others say. To those who doubt or disbelieve, I say, come with me for a week, and you will see both God and the devil. Nothing else. And the devil too ...----3. St. Gerasimos of Kefalonia is another saint with a gift against demonic spirits.You can find information about St. Gerasimos of Kefalonia online. A video of his incorrupt relic kept in the holy burial shrine (larnaka) in his monastery in Kefalonia. youtube.com/watch?v=ppmGwnQ3cj0Each year the Greek faithful on the island of Kefalonia have a processions with St. Gerasimos’ relics on his feast days.People lay on the ground so that his relics can be carried over them. It is common for possessed people (whether they know it or not) "to react" while the relic of the saint passes above them:youtube.com/watch?v=5KtFFJTRjmo (at 1:10)youtube.com/watch?v=jsyyH70zp3cyoutube.com/watch?v=fQDV8PJO4GA In the last video, the woman is screaming:(1:20) "Gerasimos go away ... Gerasimos you healed me ... "(1:30) "Gerasimos you chased away the spells ... what else do you want?..."4. His Eminence has also faced threats from demons. That's why I repeatedly ask to keep him in your prayers.youtube.com/watch?v=A2yFDlc5L3Eyoutube.com/watch?v=WlPggChEWvc5. I would also advise reading the book:"The Gurus, the Young Man, and Elder Paisios"
Until now, I thought I was alone... | Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-05-11 | This is a segment [2:10:00-2:11:00] from the 43rd "Lighting the Lighter of the Saints" Meeting with His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou. The topic of this Lighter was "the Holy Angels" and it took place on 26 March 2025 at the Holy Church of Panagia Chryseleousa in the Akaki community under the Metropolis of Morphou.The video was first published on the YouTube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ: youtube.com/watch?v=-wP-hk0YiXwOne of the phrases His Eminence uses in every other sermons all these years is: "We are not alone!"Referring to the righteous people who pray for us in heaven, the saints, the angels, Panagia and, of course, our God.His Eminence has already given a translated sermon on "The Presence of Angels in Our Lives"youtube.com/watch?v=JPkETb1jrJM&list=PLXVa_YSwCBqAfHps7j9rzi7BDVzy6bGre&index=13
My Experience at Schools | Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou | Part 1 Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-05-09 | This is a segment [10:57 - 35:30] from the 26th "Lighting the Lighter of the Saints" Meeting which took place on 5 October 2023 at the Holy Church of Panagia Chryseleousa in the community of Akaki under the Metropolis of Morphou.The video was first uploaded on the YouTube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=UyZsU24vmWs&list=PLv1C--JuIzoNza-ICk-gZ8sNj4HEsN6sO&index=9Other segments from the 26th Lighter of the Saints already translated.youtube.com/watch?v=YsZ4N95GZLA (1:16:54-1:19:00)youtube.com/watch?v=ADgrzBLF59k (1:19:00 - 1:30:00)youtube.com/watch?v=_RQ4KcstX8M (1:30:00 - 1:42:00)youtube.com/watch?v=g8Yw9Rj83GA&t=1s (1:42:00 - 1:55:53)Notes1. At 06:58: To the question: "Why did God take my older brother when he was twenty-four?"the answer Saint Iakovos gave through the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit to His Eminence: youtube.com/watch?v=ftIHIzgIBpY2. At 16:09: "Was it difficult for Saint Iakovos to say (prophesy) to me that I would become an Archbishop?"His Eminence means that: "Just as Saint Iakovos prophesied to me that I would become a bishop at the place of my birth, it could have been as easy for him to reveal [with the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit] to me that I would also become the Archbishop of Cyprus later on."-------At this point, let me cite two excerpts about His Eminence from Gerondissa Galaktia's book:A. "Title: Cyprus will be united beautifully, beautifully.15 January 2018Gerondissa speaking to CypriotsGerondissa: "You will face no harm from what’s coming... Cyprus will be united beautifully, beautifully (she traced the shape with her hands)they’ll leave (she meant the Turks) and then you’ll gain true freedom. Your Bishop (of Morphou) everyone here on the soil and everyone above (she gestured to the sky) will vote for him.""Holy Gerondissa Galaktia of Crete" (4th ed., 2024), p. 157B. [Interview with Aspasia Chatzaki]:"She also had great love for Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou from Cyprus. She considered him a true leventis (gallant man) and fierce as a lion. She’d call him a "beast." [...][Gerondissa told us about him]:“He has courage and a powerful sermon of repentance. You have no idea how many souls he’s pulled from the swamp…”"Holy Gerondissa Galaktia of Crete" (4th ed., 2024), p. 287---------3. At 16:59: "Nevertheless, concerning [the paper] 'Haravgi,' due to an old ideological affinity with them, I chose to respond. Pity I don't have the reply with me today."Here is the short interview with "the Haravgi paper" in Greek:https://immorfou.org.cy/συνέντευξη-μητροπολίτου-μόρφου-κ-νεο-2/The answer His Eminence gave on the issue of sexual education is explained even more clearly in this video. So, don't worry if you can't read the link in Greek.4. At 20:50, “If I’m not moved by a woman, I might be moved by a man ...That’s how the nature of things ordered them ... Not God — but the nature of things."A video to better understand this words: youtube.com/watch?v=3g8p5nOe4To
The Miracle of the Holy Fire | Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-04-26 | This is a segment [1:02:08-1:16:42] from the 2nd "Lighter of the Saints," Spiritual Dialogue Meeting with His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou during an event hosted by the Renewal Committee of the Church of Panagia Kataphygiotissa in Platanistasa which took place at the event hall of the Holy Church of God's Wisdom (Agia Sophia) in Strovolos on 14 April 2019.The previous segments of the 2nd "Lighting the Lighter of the Saints Meetings" are:youtube.com/watch?v=BOuoYydc3rk [0:00 - 23:09]youtube.com/watch?v=zxJ9SjhWS5M [23:09-36:02]youtube.com/watch?v=mwEU7om5t9Y [36:02 - 47:30]youtube.com/watch?v=nxujN-rZp30&pp=0gcJCR0AztywvtLA [47:30 - 50:08]youtube.com/watch?v=A9praiD91wo [50:08 - 1:02:08]The video was first published on the YouTube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=_wXLtYgP-1M&list=PLv1C--JuIzoNza-ICk-gZ8sNj4HEsN6sO&index=19&pp=0gcJCR0AztywvtLANotes1. His Eminence offers a slightly different account of the event involving Saint Iakovos and the Holy Light in his book:Homilies of Metropolitan of Morphou Neophytos, Words of Empiric Theology of Holy Fathers and Mothers”, Vol. A, 2020.The relevant chapter has the title: "A light rested on me, and I became all light"! at pp. 241-243You can find this different account of the book abbreviated here: johnsanidopoulos.com/2020/03/when-saint-iakovos-tsalikes-chose-not.html2. A video on the Divine Liturgy where His Eminence has mentioned the same example with the cell phone:youtube.com/watch?v=nunBXjaODMk3. His Eminence has spoken about the tears of repentance as described to him by Saint Evmenios Saridakis here: youtube.com/watch?v=XWdCtE-3Zi8 (at 10:00 and on)
Spiritual Death, Our Unworthiness, and the Rumored Saint Milia | Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-04-22 | This is a segment [50:00 - 1:02:08] from the 2nd "Lighter of the Saints," Spiritual Dialogue Meeting with His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou during an event hosted by the Renewal Committee of the Church of Panagia Kataphygiotissa in Platanistasa which took place at the event hall of the Holy Church of God's Wisdom (Agia Sophia) in Strovolos on 14 April 2019.The previous segments of the 2nd "Lighting the Lighter of the Saints Meetings" are:youtube.com/watch?v=BOuoYydc3rk [0:00 - 23:09]youtube.com/watch?v=zxJ9SjhWS5M [23:09-36:02]youtube.com/watch?v=mwEU7om5t9Y [36:02 - 47:30]youtube.com/watch?v=nxujN-rZp30 [47:30 - 50:08]The video was first published on the YouTube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=_wXLtYgP-1M&list=PLv1C--JuIzoNza-ICk-gZ8sNj4HEsN6sO&index=19Notes1. At 07:15, His Eminence says"Ουδείς άξιος των συνδεδεμένων"which are the first words of the Prayer of the Cherubicon: "None is worthy among them that are held fast in fleshly desires and pleasures to approach, or to draw nigh, or to minister unto Thee, O King of glory, for to minister unto Thee is a great and fearful thing, even for the heavenly powers themselves [...]. "
The Righteous Pray, The Damned Live in Constant Agony | Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-04-16 | This is a segment [47:30-50:00] from the 2nd "Lighter of the Saints," Spiritual Dialogue Meeting with His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou during an event hosted by the Renewal Committee of the Church of Panagia Kataphygiotissa in Platanistasa which took place at the event hall of the Holy Church of God's Wisdom (Agia Sophia) in Strovolos on 14 April 2019.The previous segments of "the 2nd Lighter of the Saints" Meeting:youtube.com/watch?v=BOuoYydc3rk [0:00-23:09]youtube.com/watch?v=zxJ9SjhWS5M [23:09-36:02]youtube.com/watch?v=mwEU7om5t9Y [36:02-47:30]The video was first published on the YouTube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=_wXLtYgP-1M&list=PLv1C--JuIzoNza-ICk-gZ8sNj4HEsN6sO&index=19
How I Can Help the Souls of the Departed | Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-04-13 | This is a segment [36:02-47:30] from the 2nd "Lighter of the Saints," Spiritual Dialogue Meeting with His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou during an event hosted by the Renewal Committee of the Church of Panagia Kataphygiotissa in Platanistasa which took place at the event hall of the Holy Church of God's Wisdom (Agia Sophia) in Strovolos on 14 April 2019.The two previous segments:youtube.com/watch?v=BOuoYydc3rkyoutube.com/watch?v=zxJ9SjhWS5MThe video was first published on the YouTube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ: youtube.com/watch?v=_wXLtYgP-1M&list=PLv1C--JuIzoNza-ICk-gZ8sNj4HEsN6sO&index=18Notes1. At 5:37, "Know that being in heaven and being a saint are two different things."This is an extremely helpful video to elaborate further on this teaching:The Only Sorrow in the Kingdom of God That No One Talks About | Fr. Athanasios Mytilinaiosyoutube.com/watch?v=uu9lwqqO_JA2. More videos on the channel on the topic of praying for the departed:youtube.com/watch?v=gKVCYNHRz4Yyoutube.com/watch?v=u4xOWjD81GU
How Do We Cope With a Serious Illness? | Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-04-04 | This is a segment [23:09-36:02] from the 2nd "Lighter of the Saints," Spiritual Dialogue Meeting with His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou during an event hosted by the Renewal Committee of the Church of Panagia Kataphygiotissa in Platanistasa which took place at the event hall of the Holy Church of God's Wisdom (Agia Sophia) in Strovolos on 14 April 2019.The exactly previous segment [start - 23:09] was this one:youtube.com/watch?v=BOuoYydc3rkThe video was first published on the YouTube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ: youtube.com/watch?v=_wXLtYgP-1M&list=PLv1C--JuIzoNza-ICk-gZ8sNj4HEsN6sO&index=18Notes1. In this homily, His Eminence refers to Saint Evmenios Saridakis (✝1999) as "Holy Elder Evmenios" or simply "Elder Evmenios" — since he had not yet been canonized at the time. He was canonized on 14 April 2022 by the Church. 2. The decision of Saint Evmenios to take care of the abandoned lepers:youtube.com/watch?v=aN065EjUF4U (at 26:21)3. Another, more detailed description of the Uncreated Light by the same unknown monk here: orthochristian.com/150981.htmlAlthough, I am not sure which exact homily it is and no source is referenced on the website.If I find the source [of the video in Greek], I will cite it.4. Additional information "On heaven and hell" in one of my favorite segments on the channel: youtube.com/watch?v=u4xOWjD81GU
How Do We Acquire and Keep Humility? | Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-03-29 | This is a segment [00:00 - 23:09] from the 2nd "Lighter of the Saints," Spiritual Dialogue Meeting with His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou during an event hosted by the Renewal Committee of the Church of Panagia Kataphygiotissa in Platanistasa which took place at the event hall of the Holy Church of God's Wisdom (Agia Sophia) in Strovolos on 14 April 2019.The video was first published on the YouTube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=_wXLtYgP-1M&list=PLv1C--JuIzoNza-ICk-gZ8sNj4HEsN6sO&index=17Notes(1) In this article: orthochristian.com/140214.htmlmore details on how Saint Sophrony of Essex taught his Eminence to pray for other people, friends and enemies.(2). At 7: 36 , "After many requests."For more on this watch: youtube.com/watch?v=O-U-NHjbMIA(3). At 11: 28 , "This is how St. Nektarios [of Aegina] became a saint."His Eminence refers to this incident. I found it online and translated it.A nun who was living in the Monastery of Saint Nektarios [in Aegina], when St. Nektarios fell asleep and countless of miracles started happening with the grace of the Holy Spirit and through the prayer and the intercession of St. Nektarios, was thinking and saying:“What did that man [i.e. Saint Nektarios] , our elder, do? He was not a great ascetic like the ascetics of the desert. He did not endure long fasts, he did not serve long all-night vigils, he did not pray long prayers. He was not a Martyr, like Saint George and Saint. Demetrios. What did he do and managed to reach such great spiritual heights?She had this question. He was [merely] a Metropolitan and a Professor at Rizareios [ecclesiastical] school.On the outside [at least], he did not look as something great …Then, Saint Nektarios appeared to her and told her:“It is true that I did not practice great ascetic labors like the great ascetics of the Church. Neither was I martyred like the Great Martyrs of the Church were martyred ...But I was patient!”And for this great patience, God gave him glory. Because he was slandered, he was wronged and [still] he left everything in the hands of Christ. He did not defend himself, he did not take revenge on anyone. He faced everything with faith and hope in God. In this way, he became an example of how to live. An example of patience and prayer for all.(4). At 16: 55 , "And logic is “a problem.”As a clarification, His Eminence means that logic is a problem when it's the only faculty of the soul we rely on. Our soul has five powers. His Eminence has spoken about this matter several times. There is a sermon just about that in the newly published book: "Without Being Crucified We Will Not Be Resurrected We Will Not Be Glorified."When logic is not treated just as one of the five powers of the soul, but as the sole arbiter of our thoughts and actions, then it certainly becomes a problem. One other important statement His Eminence has made is that Catholicism and Protestantism "conflated the nous with the brain and that's why they fell into heresy."youtube.com/watch?v=mTYrvKZ_LkQ (at 15: 26)(5). At 20: 00 ,“My humble Lord, humble me through Your humility.”For more on this prayer:youtube.com/watch?v=BTrGB9qawBQ
Christ is with us, stand firm | A prayer for earthquakes Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-03-29 | This is a segment [23:46 - 33:06] from the sermon:The Reserves of Faith and Patience | Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou | (8.3.2021)youtube.com/watch?v=Y5SoQ0UAhtU
Panagia recruited me to lessen the evil to come | (7.6.2018) Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-03-27 | This is a segment [1:01:40 - 1:14:58] from the talk "Saint Porphyrios as I Experienced him" which took place on 7 June 2018 at the Holy Monastery of Transfiguration of the Savior which is located in Milesi, Attiki. Also known as "Saint Porphyrios' monastery."The video was first published on the YouTube channel RumOrthodox (with english subtitles):youtube.com/watch?v=yprjFX7E148NotesThis video is ideally structured. In a unique way, it conveys both the God-sent prophecy,but most importantly, the actual purpose behind the it.Prophecy is not the end goal.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn92eNX1kWMInstead, prophecy is just another opportunity — among thecountless ones provided by the infinite mercy of God — to mobilize what has otherwise remained dormant: Prayer and Repentance.Knowing, more or less, future events is not important in itself.Actually, it might even be spiritually dangerous for one's salvation.For example, imagine someone who uses the information given by the prophecy to sell all his assets the moment Erdogan falls and Israel hits Iran’s nuclear program.He grows richer than he ever dreamed — simply because he stumbled upon this video by chance — yet he neglected his repentance.In the end, he dies unimaginably wealthy, but loses his eternal soul forever. [See Mark 8:36].If the prophecy comes true, then heaven and hell are also true.In the future, I will translate a relevant video of a man who had studied all Orthodox prophecies for years, but died unrepentant. Saint Porphyrios used to say that the prophecy is given by God "with the hope that it won't be fulfilled," because people will eventually repent. Such is God's boundless love. He would rather see His prophets proven wrong than allow evil to befall His people ...provided that we repent...Panagia is literally begging for more prayer and repentance so she can ask her Son to mitigate the coming evils - which *we* brought upon ourselves ...youtube.com/watch?v=ZLMRG8hmEE0&list=PLXVa_YSwCBqB_ECrKVGkSfhOOBeCA7OAJ&index=10"Mother, You come to Me and beg Me, but your hands are empty."1. "Saint Porphyrios as I Experienced him" is one of His Eminence's best talks. I suggest listening to it from start to finish.Truth is that the english subtitles have mistakes (at some points that meaning is even confused).2. In the complete video (from 59:00 to 1:01:40), his Eminence talks about the "general confession" (i.e. complete or thorough life confession) he had with Saint Porphyrios.Additional details about this confession and its importance are given in the video:A "General Confession" with Saint Porphyrios: the healing power of the Sacrament of Confessionyoutube.com/watch?v=t9m-YeyKe9k&t=150s3. As far as I am aware, this was the first time His Eminence shared with the public the "2 Signs Prophecy." It was almost a year after this talk, he would reveal that the man who conveyed this prophecy to him was Elder Theodoros Neilos Agiofaragitis (✝2016).youtube.com/watch?v=QIeQBtWYMu4Over these past 7 years, his Eminence has included this particular prophecy in his sermons more times than I can remember, which means that he has heard it from more than one of the holy people of God. One of whom must have been Holy Gerondissa Galaktia.In fact, in the book "Holy Gerondissa Galaktia," (4th ed., 2024), on p. 192monk Ioannis is asked: [I cite the passage translated]"Did Gerondissa share any prophecies?""Yes, she did, and if she said it, then it is so. For example, she said for Turkey that after the fall of Erdogan, the Kemalists and the stockbrokers will come and cause much worse events in Crete and Greece ... and then it will be the end of Turkey, and Greece will be glorified. She said that hunger and poverty will come ... We will go through these, but I don't know for how long ... God will be the judge of that ..." That is, having heard the exact same prophecy from more than one holy people of God (in this case Elder Theodoros Neilos Agiofaragitis and Holy Gerondissa Galaktia and possibly others we don't know), His Eminence ascertains that there is "the Consensus of the Fathers" and this is not just "the opinion" of one holy man or holy Gerondissa."For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them." [Matthew 18:20].As I have written in other video descriptions, we, the unworthy, had the chance to listen to this exact prophecy from the mouth of the prophet of God himself. It's also written down by His Eminence in the book: “Homilies of Metropolitan of Morphou Neophytos, Words of Empiric Theology of Holy Fathers and Mothers”, Vol. A, 2020, p. 129-132.I think that's the one Uncut Mountain Press is translating, but I am not sure.4. His Eminence has mentioned the revelation of Panagia to Stylis Mylonas many times over the years to activate the prayer of the faithful.youtube.com/watch?v=aN065EjUF4U (at 14:50)
Pray the Psalter Until the End of the War | Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-03-19 | This is a segment [2:02:49 - end] from the 27th "Lighter of the Saints" Meeting with His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou which took place on 22 November 2023 at the Holy Church of Panagia Chryseleousa in the community of Akaki under the Metropolis of Morphou.The video was first published on the Youtube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=LPvpcEUF_Ug&list=PLv1C--JuIzoNza-ICk-gZ8sNj4HEsN6sO&index=13--Notes(We update video descriptions as more videos are translated)1. The Ecumenical Council to follow the Third World War has been prophesied by many saints.Of the Greek saints, His Eminence has named Saint Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia, Holy Elder Ephraim of Arizona.Of the sermons translated on the channel some mentions:youtube.com/watch?v=V5QwNekMqVgyoutube.com/watch?v=OW1FedFSC_8&list=PLXVa_YSwCBqAsO1ducfmVHIdSRVrKSHLC&index=2 (at 32:00)youtube.com/watch?v=m166yH41IbM&t=3057s (at 49:18)2. At 5:59, "We should commemorate many names, especially of those who don’t attend the Divine Liturgy, [...]." His Eminence has said in another sermon that, even if just one person of the family goes to Church and communes, he or she "brings Christ" back to the entire household (i.e. all family members). Of course, this doesn't substitute for the fact that they should also receive Holy Communion — when the spiritual father gives his blessing.3. Another relevant video:youtube.com/watch?v=5MAndur5H_wThere are also two translated Lighter Meetings on the Psalter (subtitles have a few mistakes) in this playlist:youtube.com/watch?v=X7HwTZWfRmM&list=PLXVa_YSwCBqAfHps7j9rzi7BDVzy6bGreNo 22 and 23.
Dont You See the Angels? Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-03-10 | This is a segment [48:35-56:30] from the 33rd "Lighter of the Saints" Meetingwhich took place at the Holy Church of Panagia Chryseleousa in Akaki on 27 March 2024.The video was first published on the Youtube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=wDT-bEqErco&t=0sNotes1. "Therefore, the ceremony [the Presanctified Liturgy] becomes more mystical in everything," translates the Ancient Greek phrase:"Καὶ μυστικώτερον εἰς πάν, ἡ τελετή γίνεται."2. As I've said in the past, you can find videos with English subtitles on the Youtube channel of the Holy Monastery of Saint David in Evia, where Saint Iakovos Tsalikis was an abbot.In this video: youtube.com/watch?v=GcjMk-a37nQ (at 50:00),Fr. Kyrillos (✝2012), of whom His Eminence has spoken in other videos we've translated, alsotestifies to the experiences Saint Iakovos had during the services.3. (Read the 19th Community Post)From the book:“Homilies of Metropolitan of Morphou Neophytos, Words of Empiric Theology of Holy Fathers and Mothers”, Vol. A, 2020, pp. 287-88.“Make some room, my holy angels” (at p. 287)Another time when I was with Saint Iakovos Tsalikis, during the Cherubic Hymn, as I was holding the candle and we had gone out of the Great Entrance, he would stop every so often.So, I said to him:“Geronda, move on”And he replied to me:“But how can I move forward, my child, with so many angels?"And I heard him saying:“Make some room, my holy angels, so we can pass.”Also, during the time when the priests were covering the Holy Gifts at the Proskomedi, he saw the star descending upon Bethlehem, where the infant Jesus was “lying in the manger.” During the Divine Liturgy, the Elder [Iakovos] would see the life and the Passion of the Lord, the Crucifixion, the most significant events of Christ’s life, His very body and blood! For Saint Iakovos, the Divine Liturgy was not just a simple ritual act, but a visible perception of heaven and earth, of the glory and the Kingdom of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
The Purpose of Fasting | Metropolitan Neophytos Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-03-04 | This is a segment [34:00-36:40] from the 33rd "Lighter of the Saints" Meeting which took place at the Holy Church of Panagia Chryseleousa in Akaki on 27 March 2024.The video was first published on the Youtube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=wDT-bEqErcoNotes1. "The Dayspring from the East" translates the Ancient Greek: "ἀνατολὴ ἀνατολῶν"from the Exapostilarion of the feast of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ.
A Piece of Advice for a Homosexual Fighter | Metropolitan Neophytos Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-03-03 | This is a segment (47:53-53:10) of the 28th "Lighter of the Saints" with His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou which took place on 27 December 2023 at the holy church of Panagia Chryseleousa in the community of Akaki under the Metropolis of Morphou.The video was first published on the YouTube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΟΥ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=jciUC_TX8MU&t=3193sNotesObviously, the advice does not apply just to homosexuals, but to every single one of us.Concerning carnal sins in more detail:youtube.com/watch?v=FzD-p3Ldb18&list=PL_9kakoi-R0bd31Qt0wt6_5ykwX0GWeIS&index=221. “And [ended up] saying that homosexuality is ‘a desire that God implanted [in men].'"With these words His Eminence criticizes a Metropolitan in Greece who made this exact statement back in 2021. 2. "from the sight comes forth the desire" translates the Ancient Greek proverb: «ἐκ τοῦ ὁρᾶν τίκτεται τό ἐρᾶν»3. What advice Saint Paisios gave to Stamatis, a homosexual who visited him, and how he lived his life from the on: youtube.com/watch?v=in2fd-ZxeFE4. On Saint Mary of Egyptyoutube.com/watch?v=BBXvDuNElB85. Omofylofilia.gr is a Greek site run by homosexual people who strive (or even have succeeded) in fighting their passion -- just like every man, who doesn't want to sadden God, strives to fight whatever his [inherited or acquired] passion might be: pride, anger [in the case of His Eminence], envy, avarice, lust [in the case of the woman's son in the video], fornication, homosexuality [in the case of the people behind the website] etc.I can't forget this article (available in both Greek and English): https://omofylofilia.gr/english/equal-in-marriage-equal-in-struggle/published the day after Greece became the first Orthodox country to legalize homosexual marriage and adoption rights to homosexual couples.It made me realize how weak my faith [my case] is compared to these brave warriors of Christ."This is a day we will remember.Marriage equality has been enacted and we can all choose how we want to live. And I can continue to struggle for purity, for the sake of the one I love: Christ."
Without the Intercessions of the Theotokos, We Dont Enter the Light of Christ | (13.8.2023) Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-02-28 | Sermon of His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou at the hierarchic Divine Liturgy on the 10th Sunday of Matthew which took place at the Holy Monastery of Saint Nicholas close to Orounta under the Metropolis of Morphou (13 August 2023).The protopsalter of the Holy Metropolis of Morphou Mr. Marios Antoniou is chanting. The video was first published on the YouTube Channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ: youtube.com/watch?v=BBq2VFQVLJM&list=PLv1C--JuIzoNza-ICk-gZ8sNj4HEsN6sO&index=1
Now is the Judgment of this World, Our World ... | Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou | (23.2.2020) Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-02-26 | Sermon by His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou during the Hierarchic Divine Liturgy on the Sunday of Meatfare that took place at the Holy Church of Apostle Andrew in Nikitario municipality under the Metropolis of Morphou (23 February 2020).The protopsalter of the Holy Metropolis of Morphou, Marios Antoniou, is chanting.The video was first published on the Youtube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=BttCAr3wQo0Chapters00:50 Saint Ignatios the God-bearer and Saint Polycarpos 10:40 The criterion on the Day of Judgement 14:00 What kind of websites did you browse?15:11 The Christians on the frontlines of modern threats - A saint is never forgotten!18:36 Our neighbor: the Filipino, the Pakistani, the Romanian, the Sri Lankan20:30 A life example23:22 Take care of your immortal soul and your eternal life27:27 The great sin of Europe29:51 Make God your "debtor"32:42 The faithful are not permitted to be frightened 34:13 “After the demonic storm, there will come a divine sunshine”Notes1. At 23:45, His Eminence has mentioned many times that the Archangel Michael is the guardian angel of Cyprus. He has also mentioned that every nation of the world has its own guardian angel appointed by God. Even natural elements (rivers, forests etc) do have one.youtube.com/watch?v=ADgrzBLF59k2. At 33:14, “No! Better kill the bishop than the rest!” translates the Cypriot Greek phrase:Παρά το γαίμαν τους πολλούς εν’ κάλλιον του πισκόπου.3. His Eminence has spoken many times of "the atheist letters of Europe" and "the great sin of Europe."If you haven't watched already:youtube.com/watch?v=cUgLeg2-D9E&t=1562s (at 21:45 and on)[subtitles have a few errors]Another sermon titled "The Great Sin of Europe"youtube.com/watch?v=-q7WytxuET0 [in Greek],I believe is included in the new book that was published by Uncut Mountain Press:"Without Being Crucified We Will Not Be Resurrected We Will Not Be Glorified"uncutmountainpress.com/products/without-being-crucified
I prefer the Body of Christ | Saint Iakovos Tsalikis Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-02-21 | This is a segment [34:49 -41:43] of the interview His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou gave to the reporter Ioanna Karagianni on behalf of “Star Central Greece” and was published on 20 January 2025.The whole interview translated in English: youtube.com/watch?v=7Mz7dDOHR6sThe link to the interview on the YouTube channel of Star Central Greece:youtube.com/watch?v=ppbimmM4dcU&t=0sThe link to the interview on the YouTube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=z7gquipwOXM&t=2sWhen the YouTube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ uploads the whole of the interview translated, I will let you know with a Community Post, along with some more information about the Church of Saint Iakovos Tsalikis that His Eminence is building and the school he is planning to build next to the Church, for anyone wishing to contribute.God bless.Notes1. His Eminence has expounded beautifully on the different characters of Saint Paisios and Saint Iakovos at the Chapter "The State of the European Civilization" (at 43:43) here:youtube.com/watch?v=mTYrvKZ_LkQ&list=PLXVa_YSwCBqAsO1ducfmVHIdSRVrKSHLC&index=32. The reason Saint Iakovos was given the epithet "The Forgive Me" here:youtube.com/watch?v=kqcAAenXASw3. The dialogue that took place before Saint Iakovos Tsalikis and Saint John the Russian probably in 1990: youtube.com/watch?v=ncJSif5iWnE
Baptist of Christ, teach me how to repent in the Holy Spirit | Metr. Neophytos | (28.8.2017) Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-02-16 | This is a segment (30:37 - 34:50) of the sermon of Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou at the celebrant Veseprs on the feast of the Beheading of the Holy Forerunner and Baptist John which took place at the Holy Church of Saint John the Forerunner in the community of Prodromos (Forerunner) under the Metropolis of Morphou (28.8.2017).Music for Opening and Closing Titles: Michalis KouloumisThe video was first published on the YouTube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=_dhPGMwYFUw&list=PLv1C--JuIzoOovUMxkKOgDrmp5Z1NIx8o&index=114The whole sermon (God willing it will be translated) with the title "The three ten-minutes of prayer" can be found here:youtube.com/watch?v=ojz2kalBxvcNotes1. The words of His Eminence about "the idol" we've constructed for our ourselves as a projection to society remind of Elder Ephraim's of Arizona (✝2019) prophecy which is being fulfilled every single day ever since he reposed in the Lord. I relay it as His Eminence shared it in one of his sermons:[His Eminence]: When they asked Elder Ephraim, “Why are you building monasteries in America?”He said, “From these monasteries, the future Great-Martyrs and Neo-Martyrs will come out, who will fight against the Antichrist.”Understand? This is how the saints “see”. They don’t just see 50 years [ahead], [but] 500 years. A last thing that Fr. Ephraim said, and it’s not widely known. A bit before he fell asleep, he said to some people really close to him,“Christ gave to the angels each one stone. As soon as I die, He will send them across the world.”— [His Eminence]: Each one of us has his own house, his own character, his own small world. And he is happy in his world. Each world, each one of us, whatever is best, he puts it in the storefront. Only a few are to show their mistakes and passions. Most just mention their good [works] so that they have a good name, a good image in the society. Which, at the end of the day, is not an image, but an idol. Idol and image are two different things. —The saint of God [Elder Ephraim] said, “Each angel will go in front of the storefront of each of us and will throw one stone, just one.Most storefronts will break. Some will crack. Some will lose their balance. A few will remain untouched.”[His Eminence]: As soon as he fell asleep, the so-called epidemic, the manufactured one, started, and the vaccines. And some storefronts started breaking, others cracking, others destabilizing, until the next trial. A new trial will come now. Be ready. My storefront might not have broken with the first stone, but it might break with the second one. “He who thinks he is standing, let him be attentive not to fall” [old Greek proverb]. I say these things for myself, first and foremost.in youtube.com/watch?v=P778rfCVwYcΜόρφου Νεόφυτος: Πόση ἐλπίδα ἐναποθέτουμε στὴ Θεοτόκο; (08.04.2022)
Orthodox Christians: The Enemy of the New World Order Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-02-12 | This is a segment [1:47:54 - 1:52:28] of the 27th "Lighter of the Saints" Meeting with Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou which took place on 22 November 2023 at the Holy Church of Panagia Chryseleousa in the community of Akaki under the Metropolis of Morphou.The exact previous segment was this one:youtube.com/watch?v=1TbfiNHkfssThe video was first published on the Youtube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=LPvpcEUF_Ug&list=PLv1C--JuIzoNza-ICk-gZ8sNj4HEsN6sO&index=12&t=0sNotes1. At 10:04, His Eminence uses the phrase "The Elder of Abbots" or "the Abbots of Abbots" which Saint Paisios used to describe Abbot Parthenios of Saint Paul's Monastery on Mount Athos.youtube.com/watch?v=D6pyoAMU39k&list=PLXVa_YSwCBqAsO1ducfmVHIdSRVrKSHLC&index=5 (1:26:39)2. At 04:19, "Don't forget that death has been defeated! We are journeying toward eternal life!"youtube.com/watch?v=x3AvjwiXpKQ (at 04:24).3. There are more than one "reasons" for YouTube to take down this video.In this case, I suggest you save the transcript, because I won't be able to upload the same video again.
A prophecy of St. Matrona the Blind about our Times | Metropolitan Neophytos | (16.11.2024) Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-02-07 | This is a segment from the (10:10 - end) from the video titled:"People passionate about life, Christ finds them (16.11.2024)."A sermon of Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou at the Divine Liturgy on the feast of the Saint and Evangelist Matthew which took place at the Holy Church of Barnabas and Ilarionas in the community of Peristerona under the Metropolis of Morphou. Following the end of the Divine Liturgy, the 40-day Memorial Service of Konstantinos Hatzimichael of blessed memory took place (16 November 2024).The video was first published on the YouTube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=Qve0e_QIOug&list=PLv1C--JuIzoNza-ICk-gZ8sNj4HEsN6sO&index=12Notes1. Noteworthy teachings from the segment (0:20 -10:10) I didn't translate:"My Fathers, my conclusion [based on the Gospel reading of that day, Matthew 9: 9-13]is that we shouldn’t spend most of our time with people who claim to be "respectable" and "devout", but rather make time for sinners. They may have more heart than us, the [supposedly] religious ones. This is my conclusion." (at 4:28)&The saints who "see" say,“What you see on earth is merely a reflection of life in heaven.” (at 9:10)2. At 0:26"and then these 40 days that are so, so, so important for our immortal soul, for our eternal life."An important video about the prayers, Saint Iakovos Tsalikis advised to pray, before and after the departure of the soul:youtube.com/watch?v=1Y3xA3HCBLQThis video is also available as a podcast episode: open.spotify.com/show/02BTr4socgg9gwLbRZPPLEPray to God that we will be able to publish more videos in a podcast format.3. His Eminence has shared this prophecy of Saint Matrona the Blind many times over the years.Of the translated sermons:youtube.com/watch?v=aKTnbH2b4fI (at 1:48)youtube.com/watch?v=0wD921YZdEI (at 1:49)
The Prophecies of the Saints Following Syria | Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou | (18.12.2024) Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-02-02 | This is a segment [1:56:24 - 2:09:08] of the 40th "Lighter of the Saints" Meeting which took place at the Holy Church of Panagia Chryseleousa in the community of Akaki under the Metropolis of Morphou (18 December 2024).The video was first published on the Youtube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ: youtube.com/watch?v=eA2U125qo2sThe whole "Lighter of the Saints" Meeting (non-translated):youtube.com/watch?v=RoGRbzX5wHg&t=2685s------For those hearing about these prophecies for the first time, let me clarify that His Eminence is not revealing anything new to us. These prophecies have been known to us for decades.His Eminence has been speaking about these matters for the past 10 years. You can find them on @rumorthodox9171, @ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΟΥΜΟΡΦΟΥ, @balanthsberoia, and elsewhere. Of course, few paid attention when he warned about the Third World War, natural disasters, pandemics in 2015, and, most importantly, the specific unrepented sins of humanity that would trigger these events.The Greek saints of the Eastern Orthodox Church have prophesied about our times for centuries. To name a few: Saint Methodius, Bishop of Patara 1700 years ago; Saint Kosmas the Aetolian 300 years ago; Saint Paisios the Athonite 50 years ago; Holy Gerondissa Galaktia just 10 years ago and they are still men and women of God, such as the (secret) Gerondissa of Attiki who do.Events, such as the fall of Erdoğan, the creation of a Kurdish state, and the General War that will follow, have been written down in Greek Orthodox books for decades. You can step in an Orthodox bookstore and find them.His Eminence’s is simply connecting the dots now that we witness these events unfolding. While he may occasionally err in personal interpretations— as he is not “infallible” —the core events will come to pass because they were prophesied by saints, not only Greek but also Russian, Serbian, Ukrainian, Romanian, and others.Most Greek Orthodox bishops have likely encountered the same saints (or others) and read the same books. The difference is that he has the courage to speak publicly about these matters, while others remain silent out of fear or other reasons.Notes1. His Eminence concluded the Meeting by saying (at 2:09:30), "May God enlighten us to be citizens of the heavenly life, of the eternal life. Lest we forget that.We don't live for this life, but for the eternal one."2. At 2:04, the interview, His Eminence refers to, is this one:youtube.com/watch?v=rpvY6NVnTfE&t=4015sWe've also translated the final 26mins here: youtube.com/watch?v=xb_-RbQ1nls3. This is the eortologio (Ecclesiastical Calendar) of 2025 published by the Metropolis of Morphou:https://immorfou.org.cy/εορτολογιο-μητροπολεως-μορφου-2025/4. At 09:19,His Eminence says "12" [nautical miles], but must he must have wanted to say 6. He just confused the number in the flow of the speech. The prophecy of Saint Kosmas the Aetolian which was later interpreted by Saint Paisios talks about 6 nautical miles, which is the current extent of the Greek territorial waters in the Aegean sea.5. An important video in guiding the spiritual preparation of the the Orthodox faithful is this one:youtube.com/watch?v=aN065EjUF4UBesides, the prophecy is given for a specific reason. Our neglected *repentance*.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn92eNX1kWM
Is Saint Paisios Letter, Signs of the Times authentic? | Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-01-28 | This is a segment [1:33:00 - 1:48:03] of the 27th "Lighter of the Saints" Meeting with Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou which took place on 22 November 2023 at the Holy Church of Panagia Chryseleousa in the community of Akaki under the Metropolis of MorphouThe video was first published on the Youtube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=LPvpcEUF_Ug&list=PLv1C--JuIzoNza-ICk-gZ8sNj4HEsN6sO&index=12______A bit of context: Why is the Metropolitan upset by the question, "Is the letter of Saint Paisios authentic?"The handwritten letter titled "Signs of the Times" was written by Saint Paisios in 1987 and was circulated after being published [by the Cell of Resurrection, Kapsala, Mt. Athos, in 1995] in a pamphlet.Here you can find the pamphlet including his hand-written letter "Sings of the Times" as it was published:https://www.pigizois.gr/afieromata/paisios/simeia_kairon_ger_paisiou_agioritou.pdfAn English translation of the "Signs of the Times" letter can be found here:https://www.eparhija-dalmatinska.hr/37E.htmThe authenticity of the Letter had never been questioned until recently.The first time its authenticity was challenged was with the introduction of electronic IDs in Greece (starting in September 2023). In his letter, Saint Paisios warned against accepting such IDs.Many faithful, faced with the fear of being excluded from society if they do not obtain the IDs once they become mandatory (possibly in 2026 or later), decided to do the easy thing:Instead of asking God to add to their faith and patience, they chose to do something *unprecedented* — question the authenticity of Saint Paisios' letter, "Signs of the Times."Saint Paisios foresaw this, which is why he made sure to leave it handwritten, so that no one could claim ignorance as an excuse.One might ask why a primarily English-speaking channel is concerned with Greece's electronic IDs:(1) First and foremost, similar ID's are being introduced in many countries around the world.(2) Many viewers living abroad have family in Greece.______In this small book, Saint Paisios' letter, "The Signs of the Times," and more of his teachings on similar subjects are published. goodreads.com/book/show/33412045-elder-paisios-the-signs-of-the-times Most of the content of this small book is already available online or covered in other books.The text "Concerning the mark, the seal and the antichrist" (found on pp. 31-33 of this small book) is the same text that appears under the title "The Antichrist" on pp. 197-200 of the book "Elder Paisios of Mount Athos, Spiritual Counsels, Vol II, Spiritual Awakening" [Spiritual Counsels hereafter]This video also covers the exact same excerpt: youtube.com/watch?v=V1fKxGkS2Tc&t=2s The text "The Mark 666" (found on pp. 33- 36) is the same text that appears under the title "The 666 seal" on pp. 201-206 in the "Spiritual Counsels" book.The text "The new IDs - The Citizens' card" (found on pp. 37-44) is the same text that appears under the titles "The New ID Cards" (pp. 206-209), "The Insidious Way of Introducing the Mark" (pp. 209-212), "Sealing Equals Denial" (pp. 212 - 214) in the "Spiritual Counsels" book.This video covers some passages from the excerpts I cited:youtube.com/watch?v=0KIEmH-qt2Q______Some important words from these excerpts:[Saint Paisios]: The ID card is not the seal; it is the *introduction* of the seal." [...]"I have written about this [i.e. the new ID cards] clearly in the pamphlet "The Signs of The Times", let each act according to his conscience. A few people have said of course, "Well, that is the opinion of one monk; it is not the Church's position." *But I did not express my own opinion;* I simply stated the words of Christ, of the Gospel, because our opinion must be subject to the will of God as recorded in the Gospel. (Spiritual Counsels, pp.206-7)."[Saint Paisios]: By the time the new ID cards come out, it is entirely possible that we may have the wrath of God upon us.youtube.com/watch?v=5FdK_EpwNukyoutube.com/watch?v=bGX-J1ER4lEI had also added many information in the video description of this video:youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2oEN5mzdc______Notes1. At 06:21, if you want to know more about His Eminence's dilemma whether he should choose Greece or Cyprus as a place of his monasticism and later whether he should become a Metropolitan at a young age or not, watch: youtube.com/watch?v=V65QscaRG5w (at 21:06)2. At 06:44,“The plans of humans are one thing, but the will of God is another.” is used as a translation for the Ancient Greek proverb: “Ἄλλαι μὲν βουλαὶ ἀνθρώπων, ἄλλα δὲ ὁ Θεὸς κελεύει.” His Eminence uses this teaching often:youtube.com/watch?v=D6pyoAMU39k (at 1:16:04)3. Elder Isaac of Lebanon has written the best book on Saint Paisios' life.
Prayers to the Mother of God | Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou | (8.9.2022) Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-01-18 | Sermon of Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou at the Divine Liturgy on the feast of the Nativity of Theotokos which took place at the Holy Church of Panagia of Arakas next to the community of Lagoudera under the Metropolis of Morphou (8 September 2022).The Protopsalter of the Holy Metropolis of Morphou Mr. Marios Antoniou is chanting.The video was first published on the Youtube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=oR93PbNupGYNotes1. Gerondissa Lamprini Veltsiou (✝2002) has been mentioned many times by His Eminence. Some translated videos:youtube.com/watch?v=0wD921YZdEIYou can see her talking on video (when she was alive on earth) here and warning against taking thenew Greek IDs ("Citizen's Card"):youtube.com/watch?v=Bb2oEN5mzdc
The Angel of Saint Evmenios and Raoul Follereau | Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-01-15 | This is a segment (16:50 - 23:35) from the "28th Lighter of the Saints Meeting" which took place at the Holy Church of Panagia Chryseleousa in Akaki under the Metropolis of Morphou on 27 December 2023.It was first published on the YouTube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥyoutube.com/watch?v=jciUC_TX8MU&t=1421sThe same account can be found here: youtube.com/watch?v=DnVaEO9ZJ1IAlthough the subtitles blur the meaning at some points, the video is beautiful. Notes1. Some relevant words of His Eminence from another sermon:--A friend of mine [Hatziioannou] used to say to me,“Your Eminence, you are to be saved by [giving] sermons”. Because the “fame” [of the archbishop during the Divine Liturgy] says,“[And remember first O Lord, our Archbishop …] that he may rightly divide the word of Thy truth” [see also 2 Timothy 2:15]. That’s as far as the bishop is concerned.A priest will be saved if he commemorates a lot of names, not if he makes a lot of coffees. If he commemorates a lot of names and takes people out of hell.Because hell is not yet closed. Until the Second Coming it remains open! It has an elevator. A deacon will be saved if he is obedient to his superior instead of doing his own thing.How is the rich man saved? “With my money, I will ‘buy’ Heaven,” he [Hatziioannou] would tell me.This man raised so many orphans, he paid for schooling for so many children. He built 13 churches. And all of his children, despite having been raised in money, all fast and believe.--Almost certainly, the friend, His Eminence refers to in the above segment, is Stavros Hatziioannou who appears in this video: youtube.com/watch?v=DHLHnobs5-w (at 1:26)2. If you want to know more about Saint Evmenios Saridakis watch the relevant videos on the playlist "Saints of the Orthodox Church":youtube.com/watch?v=lzVMPL9xGIA&list=PLXVa_YSwCBqCrFMgy8iSuTJGNzfbe2huz3. His Eminence has shared many times over the years this particular story.youtube.com/watch?v=6mTel8pFTXI&list=PLXVa_YSwCBqAsO1ducfmVHIdSRVrKSHLC&index=8 (at 8:07)4. His Eminence has talked about "the consensus of the saints" many times.For example, it's the method he uses to tell whether a prophecy is indeed God-sent or not.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qo6QmWIi9M&list=PLXVa_YSwCBqAsO1ducfmVHIdSRVrKSHLC&index=1 (at 15:54, 43:30)youtube.com/watch?v=yprjFX7E148&list=PLXVa_YSwCBqAfHps7j9rzi7BDVzy6bGre&index=2 (at 1:09:00)
One is Holy, One is Lord, Jesus Christ.”| Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-01-12 | This is a segment (50:55 - end) of the interview titled:Putin vs. “The New World Order” and Christ’s Plan (16.02.2024)youtube.com/watch?v=dlM9DMEeExc&t=548sThe interview with English subtitles (there are a few mistakes):youtube.com/watch?v=m166yH41IbM&t=2284s
Now that I defend the faith of my Fathers and Mothers, am I old-fashioned? | (04.01.2021) Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2025-01-04 | Sermon of Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou in the hierarchic Divine Liturgy on the feast of Saint Nikephoros the Leper which took place in the celebrant Holy Chapel of the Peristerona community dedicated in honor of the saint under the jurisdiction of the Metropolis of Morphou (4 January 2021).The video was first uploaded on the YouTube channel OΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ:youtube.com/watch?v=d9oPUbTHIeENotes1. According to a research I did online on Cypriot news websites:Two days later (i.e. 6 January 2021) His Eminence goes on to perform the Divine Liturgy of Theophany at the Church of St. Marina, followed by the service of the Great Blessing of the Waters in the Karkotis River.At the time, covid-19 restrictions were in place, limiting the assembly of people beyond a certain number. Attendees were required to wear masks and maintain social distancing.The Cypriot police launched an investigation into His Eminence to determine whether his actions violated Section 370(b) of the Cypriot Criminal Code, which penalizes “Incitement to Commit a Criminal Offence.” The alleged offence was incitement to attend the feast of Theophany and the Great Blessing of the Waters, despite restrictions on large gatherings due to covid-19.The priest of the Church of St. Marina, along with nine other faithful, were also investigated for exceeding the number of people permitted inside the church at the time.The Attorney General of Cyprus decided not to pursue a criminal prosecution.The President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Anastasiadis at the time said in an interview he gave,"[...] I want to say something. There seems to be a tendency on his part [Metropolitan Neophytos], if you will — and I say this very frankly — to be heroized. I do not wish to turn cowards into heroes."2. His Eminence has spoken about the history and importance of reading the Psalms in detail:youtube.com/watch?v=MOo7BXogwIs&list=PLXVa_YSwCBqAfHps7j9rzi7BDVzy6bGre&index=22&pp=gAQBiAQByoutube.com/watch?v=36ba-jxcjUg&list=PLXVa_YSwCBqAfHps7j9rzi7BDVzy6bGre&index=23His Eminence has advised the faithful to read the Psalms until the Great Ecumenical Synod takes place after the end of the Third World War. 3. I've spoken about the prophecy of Bishop Augousitnos Kantiotis of Florina (†2010) in the video description of this video:youtube.com/watch?v=Xh6FfaD0wYwHis prophecy must have been from a 1990 sermon and not a 1970 as His Eminence mentions.Some things the saints have said about Bishop Augoustinos (Augustine) Kantiotis translated from this source: iconandlight.wordpress.com/2023/08/27/σήμερα-σείστηκαν-τὰ-ἐπουράνια-ἕναςHoly Eldress Galaktia of Crete said to me on 28-8-2010:"Today, the heavens shook! A great Hierarch ascended to heaven (it was Florina’s Bishop Augustine). He is now next to Saint Kosmas [the Aetolian]! The wretched ones, certain other hierarchs from the other side (hell), see him and are in torment!"(Testimony of Maria Daskalaki)Saint Iakovos Tsalikis of Evia said:"Father Augustine Kantiotis is a Father of the Church!"Father Augustine appeared to a presbytera (priest’s wife), a very virtuous and holy soul, in Aetolia-Acarnania, the diocese where he had served, and said to her:"Pray to me, ask me for whatever you wish. Our God has granted me sainthood; He has made me a saint!"Saint Bishop Augustine, a gift of God to the Church, the "New Chrysostom," according to Saint Paisios, walking the path of the Holy Apostles, following in the footsteps of the Holy Fathers. Bishop Augustine's first declaration to his flock:"I will not sacrifice my principles for the sake of the throne, but I would sacrifice a thousand thrones for Christ and the truth."Orthodox Ethos has also translated some nice words by Bishop Augoustinos Kantiotes.4. The best sermon we've translated on "How the faithful deal with diseases," youtube.com/watch?v=aN065EjUF4U5. More on the life of Saint Nikephoros the Leperorthochristian.com/164755.htmlGod bless
What kind of God allows an infanticide due to His birth? | St. John Maximovich | (29.12.2022) Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2024-12-29 | This is a segment (25:13 - end) of the sermon titled "The Holy Innocents heal the guilt of abortions" It was first published on the YouTube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ: youtube.com/watch?v=HcPQB9OKcIkSermon of Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou at the Divine Liturgy on the feast of the Holy Innocents who were slaughtered by Herod. The Divine Liturgy took place at the Holy Church of St. Cyprian and Justina in Meniko under the Metropolis of Morphou (29 December 2022).The deacon, Fr. Evmenios Initiatis is chanting.Notes1. The translation of the inscription:Remember, O merciful Christ Lord, and grant rest to the souls of the children slain in abortions, forgive at the same time their parents who contributed to this modern infanticide, and grant them awareness and repentance for this dreadful sin of these latter days. Be merciful to our sins and have mercy on us.In the salvific year of 2022, during the episcopacy of Morphou Neophytos.2. If you want to know more about the death of His Eminence's brother, Petros and the reason behind it:youtube.com/watch?v=ftIHIzgIBpY
Holy Gerondissa Galaktias Warning | Metr. Neophytos of Morphou | (05.10.2023) Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2024-12-26 | This is the last segment (1:42:00 - end) from from the 26th "Lighter of the Saints" (05.10.2023) Meeting.The previous (translated) segments of this Lighter Meeting in order:youtube.com/watch?v=YsZ4N95GZLA&t=0s (1:16:54 - 1:19:00)youtube.com/watch?v=ADgrzBLF59k (1:19:00 - 1:30:00)youtube.com/watch?v=_RQ4KcstX8M&t=0s (1:30:00 - 1:42:00)The video was first published on the YouTube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ: youtube.com/watch?v=UyZsU24vmWs&t=5407sNotes1. At 11:48, If you want to know why His Eminence mentions particularly "the age of 12,"watch the videos:youtube.com/watch?v=bpXe4Qo_QToyoutube.com/watch?v=ir7zglCLf1U&list=PLXVa_YSwCBqAfHps7j9rzi7BDVzy6bGre&index=42. Keep in mind the words of His Eminence:"I am not saying that this [filling our cellars] is a bad thing to do. It’s a good thing. Yet, do you know what is even better? Not to fill my cellars in order to feed myself, my wife and my children,but to share them with those who do not [have anything]. [Elita]: This is Christian-like, it’s our faith. [His Eminence]: This is [the essence of] Christianity!(at 42:09) youtube.com/watch?v=7Qo6QmWIi9M&list=PLXVa_YSwCBqAsO1ducfmVHIdSRVrKSHLCIn another sermon (I will cite the link as soon as I find it), His Eminence went even further and said, "For the one who only thinks about himself and stocks up, his provisions will rot ..."On the other hand, Gerondissa Galaktia says in her heavenly message that they will multiply for the one who acts according to Christ's commandments.Lastly, you don't have to wait for the Third World War to do charity. St. Matrona's prophecy (which will be uploaded soon) states that "many well-intentioned people but a bit weak in some of their passions [vices] will be taken by God [before the Third World War begins] so that they don't have to suffer.""Blessed is he who understands the poor and needy; The Lord will deliver him in an evil day."[Psalms 40:2]God bless!
The Angels Leave ... | Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou | (05.10.2023) Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies 2024-12-21 | This is a segment (1:30:00 - 1:42:00) from the 26th "Lighter of the Saints" Meeting (05.10.2023).The exactly previous segment (1:19:00 - 1:30:00) was this one: youtube.com/watch?v=_RQ4KcstX8MGod willing, the last segment (1:42:00 - end) recounting the apparition of Gerondissa Galaktia to a nun after her death and the message she conveyed, concerning all of us, will follow. The video was first published on the YouTube channel ΟΜΙΛΙΕΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΟΥ: youtube.com/watch?v=UyZsU24vmWs&t=5407sNotesAs His Eminence has pointed out time and again: prophecy is not an end in itself.Prophecy serves the purpose of repentance.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn92eNX1kWM1. There was a saintly man, to whom Christ revealed Himself three years ago and Christ said to him: “People have forgotten Me.The people of the 20th century.Now, in the 21st century, “I have to reintroduce Myself."They do not know Who I am [anymore].Even if I were to descend again [to earth], people wouldn’t recognize Me.“They have different principles and values now.”“You speak to them of humility and they understand it as humiliation.”People nowadays seek only privileges, privileges! That’s what godless Europe has taught us.And behold! With all these privileges, everything gets demonized.Even soil, the rivers, the air; they all dry up.For all suffer together, all commune with one another.All “participate” in holiness, but sin as well. It depends on which side we 'get' from them."(at 15:33) in The humility of God the Father | Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou | (11.09.2022)youtube.com/watch?v=w4csxqaNDac2. His Eminence has said that our generation will not live the era of the Antichrist, but "the era of the Third World War and its horrible consequences." youtube.com/watch?v=5FdK_EpwNuk3. His Eminence has suggested reading the interpretation of the book of Revelation written by Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios of blessed memory.youtube.com/watch?v=FdbHQ5q6_es (at 2:45:35).I am only mentioning this because the English translation of the book is available, unlike most Greek Orthodox books which are not. 4. At 04:34, "because they will bear the mark of the Antichrist."In a past homily His Eminence had said:"Their obsession is to make man unable to repent.Are you listening?That's why I am so worried." If you think about it, the worst thing anyone can do to a man is to deprive him of his God-given gift of repentance for his sins. A man who cannot repent for his sins is a man condemned to death.According to the prophecy of St. Ephraim the Syrian, it seems that the demonic powers will indeed achieve this during the time of the Antichrist:"So that when people are distressed by hunger, they will be forced to receive his [Antichrist's] mark. Not just anywhere on the body, but on the right hand and on the forehead, so that the person will not have the ability to make the sign of the cross with that hand, nor mark the holy name of the Lord on their forehead. For the wretched one knows that when the cross of the Lord is sealed upon a person, all the power of the enemy is broken, and this is why he marks the right hand of the person."
