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Your parish priest is probably married; he would be a great person to ask questions about when, what and how much with your spouse, if you really feel like you want a clergyman's input on the subject. Please help support our crowdfunding campaign, Please help support our crowdfunding campaign to help us publish our new books about Geronda Ephraim: https://igg.me/at/ge. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. Exercise caution in forums such as this. This holy and spiritual message that is presented here in several languages for the benefit of the Church. I remember also at the Coenobium we had a monk who as a layman had been a police captain. The Prophecied Scoffers of Holy Things (2 Peter 3: Moscow Patriarchate: "Schism Is Outmoded", 7 Astonishing Miracles of Saint Paraskevi. He is also devout and silent, and this is why he has kinship with the most Blessed Virgin Mary, the Theotokos, Who had great humility. FLORENCE, AZ - At the St. Anthony's Monastery in Florence, AZ, a 27 year-old novice monk took his life with a gun on the dawn of June 11. On his return to Mount Athos in 1964, Elder Paisios took up residence at the Skete of Iviron before moving to Katounakia at the southernmost tip of Mount Athos for a short stay in the desert there. Suntei aspri unii cu alii, v devorai unul pe altul. In 1973, a more complete translation of the life of St Silouan, under the title Monk of Mt Athos, was published, followed by the publication of Wisdom of Mt Athos, the writings of St Silouan.Elder Sophrony seemed to move to his own works after this, publishing His Life is Mine in 1977 and We Shall see Him As He Is in 1985. May God rest his soul. Brendan, I doubt very much that Turkey will let Ukraine join NATO. For me to travel to America would be like flying into space But I believe, if you pray, I will wind up at your monastery. . , - ; , . Nu avei mil ntre voi, nu artai mil unii fa de alii. Call the monastery 520-868-3188 and ask them if Scott Nevins (novice John) was a novice for some 6 years there. He is an Orthodox Christian with unshakeable faith in God. Be it unto me according to thy word.1 She did not say, I will become the mother of the Son of God. As they were approaching the property, they all heard church bells ringing out of nowhere. Elder Ephraim, also known as Ioannis Moraitis, was the spiritual head of the Greek Orthodox St. Anthony's Monastery in Arizona. Unfortunately, I didn't follow him or his activities on the internet, and I had no idea just how troubled he was. The first monks arrived in July 1995 from Philotheou Monastery. Here is an exceprt from Passions and Virtues: The humble person has all the spiritual fragrances: simplicity, meekness, unconditional love, goodness, forbearance, sacrifice, obedience. I realise this event will make things difficult for the monastery and that saddens me because they are simple men pursuing a simple life and this unforeseen event will shake there foundation of peace. Aceasta are legtur cu ceea ce se ntmpl n America. Nothing should be regarded as authoritative without verification by an offline Orthodox resource. Lawsonville, NC 27032 USA, Abbess Agne 404 Warner Road Troy, NC 27371 USA website, Abbot Akakios 17906 Rt. Here are Elder Theoklitos' from Saint Arsenios Monastery in Vatopedi, one of St. Paisios' closest disciples, last words: "These days I am reminded of +Elder Gabriel's [Mount Athos Dionysiou Monastery] prophecy of biological warfare and Revelation in the 1970's. We visited the monastery then together with another pilgrim, a very well . , , . , . . Our beloved Orthodox Christians, evlogeite. , . Since then, by Gods grace Geronda Ephraim has founded seventeen monasteries in North America, ten for nuns and seven for monks. One monk I talked to just said "I don't have time for that", I find it a weird practice. While one Georgian bishop canonises Fr. Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain with pilgrims Miracles through Prayers to Elder Paisios GitHub export from English Wikipedia. I so want to see St. Anthony's Monastery, where you are now laboring with your spiritual children! , 7 ., 2019 , , , . Hesychastic is derived from the Greek word hesychia, which means inner stillness. by " ". I just searched and found this post from five months back which does note some charges which are gossipy and unconfirmed but are very strange. The elder was going to leave Athos on the following day to go to the monastery of St John the Apostle in the village of Souroti, near Thessaloniki. South Bolton, Ont. Saint Paisios the Athonite as the Patron Saint of the Signals Corps of the Greek and Cypriot Armies. In my case, the monks did not seem welcoming, but were instead standoffish and severe in their mannerisms. 11 July 2017 10:10am. I hear it is a very popular monastery I first saw it in this documentary and being originally from Arizona it'd be nice to visit, but also hear criticisms and accusations of cultish behavior surrounding the abbot, a certain Elder Ephraim. Ukraine. Here is some comments he made on Youtube: I was a novice at St. Anthony's for 6 years. Elder Paisios the Athonite | The Monastery of St. Tikhon of Zadonsk Elder Paisios the Athonite Elder Paisios the Athonite Today if the Feastday of a modern saint who fell asleep just 21 years ago There are few saints that we can call 'modern' but Elder Paisios (1924-1994) is one of them. , , . 318 Williston, FL 32696 website, Abbess Agapia 13486 N.W. Geronda Ephraim - St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery Geronda Ephraim Ioannis Moraitis 1 (the future Geronda 2 Ephraim) was born in Volos 3, Greece, to Demetrios and Victoria Moraitis on June 24, 1928, the day the Orthodox Church celebrates the birth of Saint John the Baptist. He is often erroneously considered the first monk, but as his biography and other sources make clear, there were many ascetics before him. Also, by handpicking worthy successors (abbots and abbesses), Geronda Ephraim has ensured the continuity of his apostolic work in serving the Church and her needs.Until 1989, there was only one monastery in the North American Greek Orthodox Archdioceses. . Unbeknownst to me, this monastery was and is one of 20 or so satellites of St. Anthony's Monastery hundreds of miles away in Florence, Arizona, under the guidance of one Elder Ephraim. Vin necazuri mari, nu v putei imagina ct de cumplite! Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The Relics of Saint Anna, Grandmother of our Lord. . In an idiorrhythmic monastery, a monk is responsible for providing his own needs and is at liberty to possess his own property and determine his own way of life. It appears to me that most of the people who hate the place have somewhat of agenda. This holy and spiritual message that is presented here in several languages for the benefit of the Church. Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device, 4784 N. St. Josephs Way, Florence, AZ 85132 USA, 4784 N. St. Josephs Way, Florence, AZ 81532 USA. Great evils are comingyou cannot imagine how evil. Friends who have spent a lot of time on Mount Athos tell me it's copy-and-pasted right from the holy mountain; very authentic. With the blessing of the abbot, John wrote me after I left. The Hand of St. Irene Chrysovalantou in Astoria, NY, Saint Irene Chrysovalantou's Power Over Demons, Saint Panteleimon: Illnesses Are Gifts of God, Study: Few Americans Say Faith is Top Priority, Sociologist Debunks Myths on U.S. Christianity. In a service presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Anthony of San Francisco, Priest-monk Paisios was enthroned as the first abbot of the monastery and new monks were tonsured. He resided in Arizona at St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery until his repose . This holy and spiritual message that is presented here in several languages for the benefit of the Church. But I think it is a good place. . . I've never been to St Anthony's (or any other US "Ephremite" monastery) but I've been to Athos and your last paragraph is right on: We're not like Catholics with different orders of monasticism, but our individual monasteries themselves vary widely and idiosyncratically, and that's vital. 121 St. Elias Lane, Saxonburg, PA 16056 | (724) 352-3999 . My older brother would take the books and hide them, but that didn't stop me. Their presence bore witness that the desire for the monastery was strong and would allow no obstacles to stand in the way of realizing this dream. The woman herself did not know how long the vision lasted. Paisios resided in that hermitage. "When the Turks close the straits, World War III will come," he wrote referencing a direct quote from Saint Paisios.The extra ordinary claim from such a public figure took many by surprise but for others perhaps waiting for Greece to regain some past Byzantine glory on the way to the end of the world, it was a welcoming announcement. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Yes. , . TNH has learned that a fundamentalist movement has been created in the Archdiocese, deriving from the monasteries called "Ephraimism." Many priests in the parishes have been influenced, and consequently, they pass their influence onto their parishes. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Good, maybe the Greeks are seeing the wring on the wall and know that Elensky is a schyster Now if, I totally agree. Since he has spiritual poverty, he also enjoys the fullness of spiritual wealth. Andrei Kurayev: 'Why I Am Not An Atheist', Amalfion Benedictine Monastery on Mount Athos, Philistine Temple Uncovered in Goliath's Hometown. . , , , . 173 Harvard, IL 60033 USA website, Kathegoumenos Archimandrite Joseph 100 Lake Anawanda Rd. The following conversation that St. Paisios the Athonite had with one of his spiritual children, which is recorded in Elder Paisios of Mount Athos: Spiritual Counsels III: Spiritual Struggle, is of some interest, especially in the times we currently live in. Repentance begins at home, This is the third beating administered to Ukraine. Anthony and Nektarios and St. Nicholas which are built of stone and are exquisite, and St. Demetrios, St. Seraphim of Sarov in the Russian style and St. George which amaze the visitors with their architecture. I'm not sure how accurate this is, since I have heard it from people who have visited and can't personally confirm (I heard it from various people who visited and who love the place, so I assume it is true), but ONLY Greek is used, and the monks are supposed to pray the Jesus prayer in Greek. In the summer of 1995 six monks arrived in the southern Arizona desert to establish St. Anthony's Monastery, carrying with them the sacred, millenial heritage of the Holy Mountain, Athos. That's definitely part of it, but we shouldn't dismiss any criticism or concerns under the heading of American/secular ignorance. Elder Ephraim said, kakanauftees, which means, butthole surfer. "Friends of St Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery in Arizona" Description: "For those who love the Monastery, her mission and her leadership under Elders Ephraim and Paisios." This group is loosely based on the former OrthodoXCircle.com group of the same name. His tragic passing is terrible news. May God have mercy on your poor, lost soul. 200 years earlier St Cosmos gave some prophecies of the future. He practised unceasing prayer, cultivating all along the virtues of humility and love. Ioannis Meggoulis talks about his encounter with St. Paisios at the time he and his young friends were converted to Hinduism and were influenced by the Indian guru Sai Baba. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. That is understandable. . Do obedience. Audiobooks - St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery Audiobooks These recordings are a work-in-progress, and more will be added over time. In the Monastery there are the Relics of St. Arsenios of Kappadoki which are located in its katholikon as the grave of Elder Paisios. The Journey to St. Anthony's Monastery It was the spring of 1995 when Geronda Ephraim and a few others first drove down a dusty dirt road in the Sonora Desert to inspect a potential site for St. Anthony's Monastery. A subreddit dedicated to discussion of Eastern Orthodox Christianity. It is located between St. Pauls Monastery and St. Annes Skete. Paisios aimed towards the depth of the soul, towards that which remains and leads us to Christ and eternity, and not to the frivolous and transient. From the time that he was a child, Elder Paisios lived an ascetic life, and was nourished by the lives of the Saints, whose feats he sought to imitate with great zeal and admirable precision. One person will devour the other. Orthodox Church to Train Own Youth to Guard Faith Russian Church Ready To Raise Abandoned Children. "Oh no, it must be a cult!". A recent vision that a woman in Greece had of Geronda Ephraim has come to many peoples attention. ELDER EPHRAIM of Arizona Appeared and CALLS US TO REPENTANCE. Yes, Elder Ephraim is an evil man. Nevertheless, I agree, I should make a visit someday; I can't imagine it's bad. (By the way, he told his parents that when he asked Elder Ephraim if he was "holy", Ephraim responded that no, he is not holy.). If you would like to record audiobooks and have them posted publicly here for the benefit of others, please, Ch.2 On Afflictions, Pains, and Labors (1-10), Ch.2 On Afflictions, Pains, and Labors (11-30), Ch.3 On Sin, Repentance, Mourning, and Tears, Ch.3 On Confession and Spiritual Accounting, Ch.4 On Monasticism, Virginity, and Purity (1-5), Ch.4 On Monasticism, Virginity, and Purity (6-14), Ch.4 On Monasticism, Virginity, and Purity (15-20), Ch.5 On Obedience, Disobedience, and Cutting off the Will, Ch.5 Homilies on Conscience and Obedience, Ch.8 On Forcefullness, Courage, and Self Denial (1-10), Ch.8 On Forcefulness, Courage, and Self Denial (11-24), Ch.10 On Pride, Self-Reproach, and Humility, 3 Ch.1 The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, 4 Ch.1 Interpretative Analysis of the Parable, 12 Ch.2 The Separation of the Soul from the Body, 13 Ch.2 The Creation and Genesis of the Soul, 15 Ch.2 The Mystery of the Soul's Departure from the Body, 22 Ch.3 Contemporary After-Death Experiences, 26 Ch.4 The Immortality of the Soul According to Orthodox Theology, 27 Ch.4 Thnetopsychism and the Orthodox Church, 29 Ch.5 The Discussions at Ferrara-Florence, 30 Ch.5 The Teaching of St. Mark Evgenicus, 34 Ch.5 Theological Arguments Against the Existance of a Purifying Fire, 35 Ch.5 Interpretation of an Apostolic Passage, 36 Ch.5 Patristic Passages in the Dialogue, 38 Ch.5 What is the Source of the Latin's Teaching on the Purifying Fire, 45 Ch.7 The Holy Fathers on Paradise and Hell, 46 Ch.7 The Holy Fathers on Paradise and Hell (cont), 47 Ch.7 Paradise and Hell in the Life of the Church, 48 Ch.7 The Theological and Ecclesiological Consequences of this Truth, 50 Ch.8 The Views of the Interpreters of the Position of St. Gregory of Nyssa, 51 Ch.8 Interpretive Commentary on the Teaching of St. Gregory of Nyssa, 53 Ch.8 His Teaching about Man's Choice and the Perpetuity of Hell, 54 Ch.8 Interpretive Analysis of Particular Passages, 55 Ch.8 Interpretation of St Gregory by the Fathers, 60 Ch.9 The Continuing Development in the Age to Come, 61 Ch.9 The Continuing Development in the Age to Come (cont), 64 Ch.10 The Past and Present of the Last Things, 21 The Hieromonk tormented because of pride, 22 The unprepared clergy God prevented from serving, 30 An angel castigates idiorrythmic monastery, 31 The brother who was saved without effort by not judging, 32 Fathers Methodios and Joecheim foreknowledge of death, 33 The disobedient disciple who was saved by hope in God, 34 The chanter who conversed with a departed brother, 37 Illnesses are beneficial and rewarded if we patiently endure, 39 The careless talk of naive monk corrected by God, 40 Panagia protects and watches over the monks, 41 The righteous martyr Damianos cures a young monk, 47 The monks spiritual misery comes from worldly convenience, 49 Quietude and carefreeness are prerequisites for the spiritual life, 50 Monks must be a good example for the laity, 53 God's blessing comes when we give a blessing, 54 The providence of the Sweetly Kissing Panaghia towards Philotheou, 56 The monk who was saved from dreadful delusion, 59 The return to God from Earth to Heaven, Introduction: The Trial of the Soul at the Hour of Death, Prolegomenon by Kathegoumenos Archimandrite Paisios, From the Life of St Nephon Bishop of Constantiana, From the Life of St Peter the Merciful Tax Collector, From the Life of St Lazaros of Mt Galesion, Ch 4) On Commemoration and Prayer for the Departed, Appendix B) Canon for the Departure of the Soul, 18 Departure from the Old Calendar Zealots, Un singur lucru trebuieste(Mantuirea sufletului), , , 4784 N. St. Josephs Way, Florence, AZ 85132 USA, 4784 N. St. Josephs Way, Florence, AZ 81532 USA. , , . In 1995 Elder Ephraim sent six monks, including Geronda Ephraim, to the Sonoran Desert in hopes of finding a suitable spot to build a monastery. Think of it this way: Suppose you know nothing (or very little) about the Orthodox faith, and then you find out about this place where people go and live very strict lives with lots of rules and they're not supposed to leave without permission from their elders. I would just go into the forest and keep reading there.". St. Joseph Gerontissa Makrina , Abbess Theophano 121 St. Elias Lane Saxonburg, PA 16056 USAwebsite, Abbess Alexia 14155 Caledon King Town Line Rd. Archimandrite Paisios. There's nothing on my FB page about this. You people sure do throw a lot of mud around! Paisios stayed there until 1979, when he moved to his final home on the Holy Mountain, the hermitage Panagouda, which belongs to the Monastery of Koutloumousiou. Vai tuturor ce v ateapt! Yea this was the controversy I was talking about. The Elder fell asleep on July 12, 1994 Due to the diligent efforts of the Sisterhood of the Holy Hesychasterion of Evangelist John the Theologian in Souroti, Greece, who had a close relationship with the Saint for over 20 years, the wisdom of Saint Paisios is available to modern Orthodox Christians though the Spiritual Counsels book series. Geronda Paisios, the abbot, assigns daily work duties and directly oversees the physical and spiritual activities of the monks.On January 17, 1996, the monastery celebrated the feast of St. Anthony the Great for the first time. I visited St. Anthonys about three years ago and I didnt care for it. The monastery pushes fundamentalist and spartan ideas that are not representative of the broader Orthodox tradition. Pocin! A cenobitic monastery is one in where the monks live a common life under the direction of an abbot (superior monk). documentary about the monastery and the suicide. , . Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. December 11, 2022. As we approach Lent consider this additional wisdom, From the Elders: On Becoming Worthy to Pray. "Friends of St Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery in Arizona" Description: "For those who love the Monastery, her mission and her leadership under Elders Ephraim and Paisios." This group is loosely. At a certain moment, the woman entered into a state of ecstasy, which lasted about ten minutes, as her daughter-in-law who was watching her related. , , () . 4784 North St. Joseph's Way, Florence, AZ 85 132, Arizona. , 4784 N. St. Josephs Way, Florence, AZ 85132 USA, 4784 N. St. Josephs Way, Florence, AZ 81532 USA. Posted by John at 10 . We would like to confirm that the vision is from God, and that its message very much reflects the spirit of our Gerondas teaching. The highest rank of monk in the Orthodox Church. We also offer prayer booklets, spiritual literature, prayer rings, icons and more. ! After all, what else have they got? Fax: 520-868-3088. www . The first two letters began personally, I and we. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. Elder Paisios, fervently believed that we were in the end of times. Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device, 4784 N. St. Josephs Way, Florence, AZ 85132 USA, 4784 N. St. Josephs Way, Florence, AZ 81532 USA. In the second interview, Fr. The story of a Greek Orthodox monk who established 19 monasteries in North America is an epic of devotion to his faith and determination to achieve what others would find impossible. Many say St. Paisios clarified the older prophecies. Saint Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery Florence, Arizona Geronda Ephraim, the former abbot of Philotheou Monastery and the founder of Saint Anthony's Monastery, who lived the ascetical life and fell asleep in the Lord in Arizona, appeared to a woman in Northern Greece who at the time was together with her daughter-in-law. A recent vision that a woman in Greece had of Geronda Ephraim has come to many peoples attention. According to the wishes of the Elder, Fr. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. We invite you to shop here for handcrafted prayer ropes made by the sisters from wool, satin cord, wooden or stone beads, and other creative materials. From the time that he was a child, Elder Paisios lived an ascetic life, and was nourished by the lives of the Saints, whose feats he sought to imitate with great zeal and admirable precision. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I have spoke with Elder Efraim at great length and many a time in his own native tongue, one on one. The fact is, there is nothing strange or wrong at St. Anthony's. These communities provide spiritual guidance, and they help to preserve the holy traditions of the Church through an exemplary Christian life and devotion to God. She saw Geronda Ephraim, who was very sad and who was imploring Christ concerning the coming tribulationsthings which certainly correspond with the things Geronda spoke about while he was in this life. ( . 2016 (a collection of written narratives of the saint found in his private notebook of notes, typed down and published), " ", ed. Mount Athos is home to 20 monasteries under the direct jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople. Just a note, though: If you're married, you might not want to go asking a young virgin priestmonk about your sex life. You should go and form your own experience and opinion though. Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device. Holy Monastery of St. Anthony Kathegoumenos Archimandrite Paisios 4784 N. St. Joseph's Way Florence, AZ 85132 Tel: 520-868-3188 Fax: 520-868-3088 website 1. To honour his memory, St George Church in Thebarton, SA has . Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. He told me that they bury monks alive to make them appear incorrupt, that they worship Ephraim, other very weird things. , . , , , , , , . Arsenios's birth name was Theodorus Annitsalichos ( Greek: ) and he was born in Kephalochori one of the six Christian villages of the region of Pharasa in Cappadocia and an early center of Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Because they, Denmark abolishes a Christian holiday with the rationale of strengthening the armed forces! Elder Ephraim isn't holy, he's demonized, and a liar. A correspondent of "Neskuchnii Sad" headed to Souroti to meet with people who remember Elder Paisios. Fr. Saint Paisios the Athonite Proclaimed the Patron Saint of the Military Corps of Signalmen. Fr. 1966: On 11 January 1966, Father Paisios received the Great and Angelic Schema from Elder Tikhon, at the Hermitage of the Holy Cross, of the monastery of Stavronikita. I, on the other hand, am of a sound mind. The messages are now gone because youtube got rid of messaging. Trebuie s ngenuncheai i s plngei, s vrsai lacrimi de pocin, i poate c Hristos se v-A milostivi! Welcome to St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery Please help support our crowdfunding campaign to help us publish our new books about Geronda Ephraim: https://igg.me/at/ge Sent By God: Geronda Ephraim of Arizona Book Project (longer version) Watch on A geronda is an Orthodox Christian spiritual leader. The Impure, Impudent and the Self-willed (2 Peter AGORA: An Atheistic Propaganda Piece Serving An At Chrysostom's Homily On Saint Phocas, Bishop of Sinope, The Incorrupt Left Hand of St. Mary Magdalene. You are harsh. Orthodox faithful throughout the United States and Canada have embraced, supported, and collaborated in this endeavor. As for how similar St. Anthonys is to Mount Athos, it is important to remember that Mount Athos is not a monolith where all monasteries are the same. The family's spiritual father, the priest-monk Arsenios (the now canonized St. Arsenios of Cappadocia), baptized the babe with his own name, prophesying his future profession as a monk. And he told her: The woman who saw this vision was a spiritual daughter of Geronda Ephraim for many years, and was in communication with him until his repose. Alas, what awaits you! by Elder Paisios $32.00 Elder Joseph The Hesychast: Struggles . . n aceast vedenie, ea l-a vzu pe printele Efrem cum era foarte trist, i cum l ruga pe Hristos s schimbe cursul evenimentelor n desfurare - care corespund ntru totul cu cele spuse de Sfinia sa de pe cnd era nvia. We will soon be commemorating the one-year anniversary of the repose of our holy spiritual father, Geronda Ephraim of Arizona. Muli oameni vor muri n urma evenimentelor care urmeaz, muli vor muri. On October 20, 1993, Elder Paisios, despite being in great pain, went to the Koutloumousiou Monastery, to which his cell belonged, and greeted hegumen Christodoulos on his name-day. His word was deeply rooted in the Holy Scripture and the patristic teachin It is authentic and verified. The Holy Mountain, also known as Mount Athos, is an important center of Eastern Orthodox Monasticism located on a peninsula in northeastern Greece. Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain in the hermitage of St. Epistimi above St. Catherine's Monastery The much beloved Elder Paisios of Mt. We will soon be commemorating the one-year anniversary of the repose of our holy spiritual father, Geronda Ephraim of Arizona. This is the testimony of a direct witness. BOSTON - Paisios, the former Metropolitan of Tyana, who, together with the late Vikentios, former bishop of Apameia, founded the St. Irene Chrysovalantou Monastery in Astoria, NY and its dependencies in other U.S. cities and states, breaks his silence after nearly twelve years and gives an exclusive interview to The National Herald, prompted by the passing of Vikentios, his spiritual son and .