About this episode

Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou discusses the acquisition and maintenance of humility through practical steps and stories of saints.

In this episode, Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou speaks on how we can acquire and keep humility. Through real stories of saints and practical steps, he explains why humility is the “garment of divinity” and how silence, heartfelt prayer, and letting go of self-righteousness help transform the soul. This English translation of the sermon of His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou during the 2nd “Lighting the lighter of the saints” Spiritual Dialogue Meeting with His Eminence, 14 April 2019, was provided by the ‘Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies’ YouTube channel and was presented for otelders.org by Porphyrios from the ‘Orthodox Treasures YouTube Channel.’ The meeting was hosted by the Renewal Committee of the Church of Panagia Kataphygiotissa in Platanistasa and took place at the event hall of the Holy Church of God's Wisdom (Agia Sophia) in Strovolos, Cyprus. Read the full English transcript on our website otelders.org , like us on Facebook at facebook.com/otelders and subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/otelders

People in this episode

Guest: Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou

Topics covered

• humility
• spiritual growth
• Christian teachings
• silence
• prayer
• self-righteousness
• saints

Keywords

• humility
• spiritual dialogue
• Christianity
• prayer
• self-righteousness
• saints
• transformation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies, Orthodox Treasures YouTube Channel, Renewal Committee of the Church of Panagia Kataphygiotissa

Places: Platanistasa, Strovolos, Cyprus

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