"Obedience - the Basis of the Virtues" (Homily by Elder Ephraim at Philotheou 09.03.1975)

About this episode

Elder Ephraim delivers a homily on the importance of obedience as the foundation of virtues.

"Obedience - the Basis of the Virtues" Homily delivered on September 3rd, 1975 to the brotherhood of the Holy Monastery of Philotheou - Athos. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athonite-audio/id1710245838 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Anx7hPOcjArSEqMPyLKnD?si=62ac15e6702c46c7 Telegram: https://t.me/athoniteaudio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AthoniteAudio Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing.

Topics covered

• obedience
• virtues
• spirituality
• homily
• monastic life

Keywords

• obedience
• virtues
• Elder Ephraim
• Philotheou
• homily
• spirituality
• monasticism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Holy Monastery of Philotheou

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