Difference between revisions of "Philotheos (Zervakos) of Paros"
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* In 1924, he made an extensive pilgrimage to the Holy land and Egypt. This is all described in his book published in 1925 "Great and Wondrous Pilgrimages to Palestine and Sinai". | * In 1924, he made an extensive pilgrimage to the Holy land and Egypt. This is all described in his book published in 1925 "Great and Wondrous Pilgrimages to Palestine and Sinai". | ||
* In 1930, Elder Ierotheos reposed and Father Philotheos succeeded him as abbot of Longovarda. | * In 1930, Elder Ierotheos reposed and Father Philotheos succeeded him as abbot of Longovarda. | ||
| − | '' | + | :''At this stage, Father Philotheos had the reputation of a Saint.'' |
| − | * Blessed Elder Philotheos (Zervakos) | + | * In 1934, he makes another pilgrimage, this time to Constantinople. |
| + | * He founds the convent of the Theotokos "Myrtidiotissa" (of the Myrtle Tree) in Paros. | ||
| + | * 1980 - Blessed Elder Philotheos (Zervakos) dies on the morning of [[May 8]]. | ||
| + | :: His funeral was conducted by Archimandrite Dionysios of Simonopetra Monastery of Mt Athos. | ||
| + | :: His relics were laid to rest at the convent in Paros, in a place that he chose beside the chapel dedicated to his spiritual mentor, Saint Nexktarios of Aegina. | ||
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* He is classified as a Modern Orthodox Saint. | * He is classified as a Modern Orthodox Saint. | ||
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[[Category: Monastic]] | [[Category: Monastic]] | ||
Revision as of 03:37, January 15, 2008
- Blessed Elder Philotheos (Zervakos) was born 1884 in a small village of the Peloponese and was given the name of Constantine at his Holy Baptism.
- From childhood he demonstrated an exceptional love for God.
- In 1912, April 22, Father Philotheos was ordained to the priesthood by Metropolitan Gabriel of Trifilia and Olympia.
- In 1924, he made an extensive pilgrimage to the Holy land and Egypt. This is all described in his book published in 1925 "Great and Wondrous Pilgrimages to Palestine and Sinai".
- In 1930, Elder Ierotheos reposed and Father Philotheos succeeded him as abbot of Longovarda.
- At this stage, Father Philotheos had the reputation of a Saint.
- In 1934, he makes another pilgrimage, this time to Constantinople.
- He founds the convent of the Theotokos "Myrtidiotissa" (of the Myrtle Tree) in Paros.
- 1980 - Blessed Elder Philotheos (Zervakos) dies on the morning of May 8.
- His funeral was conducted by Archimandrite Dionysios of Simonopetra Monastery of Mt Athos.
- His relics were laid to rest at the convent in Paros, in a place that he chose beside the chapel dedicated to his spiritual mentor, Saint Nexktarios of Aegina.
- He is classified as a Modern Orthodox Saint.
