Several years ago I was in Karyes for a pilgrimage, in the cell of a venerable hieromonk and we were discussing the benefits of the psalms ordained by Saint Arsenios the Cappadocian. For every psalm and a benefit for man!
Specifically, I asked the elder about the 23rd psalm we are reading which helps open the door when the key is lost! The elder in order to help me believe in this miracle and realize that nothing is impossible for God, said to me:
"One day I was locked out of my cell and the key was inside. Then I made three prostrations saying "with the blessing of Sts Arsenios and Paisios" and then the door opened"!
It was his personal experience and knowing his careful and holy life, I realized that the good God is always close to His beloved children and helps them in any difficulty they may encounter!
The miracle in Orthodoxy is not something magical but has a direct relationship with the struggle and the spiritual life of man!
Let us have the wishes of Saints Arsenios and Paisios, as well as all the struggling Mount Athos Fathers! Amen!
Miltiadis Tsesmetzis
(In the photo Karyes of Mount Athos and the oldest Church of Protatos - 10th century, where the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary, Axion Esti is kept!)
Specifically, I asked the elder about the 23rd psalm we are reading which helps open the door when the key is lost! The elder in order to help me believe in this miracle and realize that nothing is impossible for God, said to me:
"One day I was locked out of my cell and the key was inside. Then I made three prostrations saying "with the blessing of Sts Arsenios and Paisios" and then the door opened"!
It was his personal experience and knowing his careful and holy life, I realized that the good God is always close to His beloved children and helps them in any difficulty they may encounter!
The miracle in Orthodoxy is not something magical but has a direct relationship with the struggle and the spiritual life of man!
Let us have the wishes of Saints Arsenios and Paisios, as well as all the struggling Mount Athos Fathers! Amen!
Miltiadis Tsesmetzis
(In the photo Karyes of Mount Athos and the oldest Church of Protatos - 10th century, where the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary, Axion Esti is kept!)
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