Saint Evmenios - The Disciple of Saint Nikiforos the Leperby Simon the Monk Softcover Saint Evmenios was already living at the hospital of contagious diseases in Athens, when Gods providence and good will answered his prayers and sent him Saint Nikiforos to guide him in the subtleties of the spiritual life. After living at the leper colony of Chios with Saint Anthimos for 43 years, Saint Nikiforos had to transfer to this same hospital in view of his advanced illness and severe disabilities. Though he was in

Prison was a spiritual academy for him

and as this vision flashed upon her inward eye

the Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ and His Holy Mother abound

above the clouds

Join Moscata

its aim being to fulfil Christ’s commandments as completely as possible

He holds him fast so that he does not deviate from his purpose

His life is marked by the tragic events of the century but more profoundly so by his meeting with Staretz Silouan

On a spiritual level

and Lao Tzu himself as a Far-Eastern “prophet” of the Incarnate God

Jr Professor of the History of Christianity at the University of Virginia

For those who long to become better acquainted with these holy servants of God and to understand their role in our lives