My Elder Joseph the Hesychast

This book contains the very personal account of Elder Ephraim telling the life of his Elder Joseph the Hesychast, whose holiness made him one of the most influential monks on the Holy Mountain in the twentieth century. Many of these fascinating stories have never been published before, including delightful anecdotes about Elder Joseph’s brotherhood, moving accounts of his spiritual struggles, insightful spiritual counsels from his deep wisdom, and amazing miracles.

We would like to thank the Holy Monastery of Paraklitos, Oropos Greece for allowing us to use the artwork by late and ever-memorable Father Romanos.