[[Image:Porphyrios.jpg|thumb|left|Elder Porphyrios]]
Blessed Elder St '''Porphyrios (Bairaktaris) the Kapsokalyvite''' (1906-1991) was an Athonite hieromonk known for his gifts of spiritual discernment. He was officially recognized as a [[saint]] by the [[Ecumenical Patriarchate]] of Constantinople in 2013. His [[feast day]] is [[December 2]].
== Early life ==