Fr. Michael Dahulich on Saint Silouan

[Justin Kissel]

Chrysostomos

I believe that I've left a schismatic--if not heretical--group and joined an Orthodox one. Is there a better or more precious fruit that one could give? All because of discussions such as go on here.

[Chrysostomos]

Paradosis,

You said: "I believe that I've left a schismatic--if not heretical--group and joined an Orthodox one. Is there a better or more precious fruit that one could give? All because of discussions such as go on here."

My initial response is yes: St. Paul's words to the Corinthians 1 Cor 2:2
"For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. (NKJV)"

Now that I think of it, continue reading through verse 5. That about really sums it all up.

I'm am sincerely happy and thankful that you have left a schismatic, if not heretical and joined an Orthodox one. It is evident that it has changed your life and perceptions. My sincere prayer is that God will lead you on a level path and that you will not fall into prelest or pride.

That's my prayer for myself as well, least you think I am accusing you of something.

With humble bow,

The unprofitable "doulos" Reader Chrysostomos

[Justin Kissel]

Chrysostomos,

I apologize for turning what had been an edifying thread into yet another bad experience for you. I pray that, in my zeal, I have not offended you.

[Nektarios14]

Has the ROCOR (or any other traditionalist Church) glorified Saint Silouan the Athonite?

[romiosini]

Lord Have Mercy!

[pjhatala]

Wasn't St. Silouan in communion with godless "world orthodoxy"(i.e. new calendarists?!)

[romiosini]

Wasn't St. Silouan in communion with godless "world orthodoxy"(i.e. new calendarists?!)

Oh Yes Yes! Indeed that is True!