Paisios of Mount Athos

Saint Paisios of Mount Athos (Greek: Ὅσιος Παΐσιος ὁ Ἁγιορείτης; 1924–1994) was a Greek Eastern Orthodox monk and ascetic from Mount Athos. He was born in Pharasa, Cappadocia.

Quotes

• God is infinite Nous and man, through his nous, is both related to God, and also approaches Him. God is infinite Love, and man, with a purified heart, experiences God. God is simple, and man believes with simplicity, and struggles humbly and in a philotimo-filled way, and experiences the mysteries of God.
  • Saint Paisios, quoted in the book cover flap of Athonite Fathers and Athonite Matters (2016, 3rd ed.)

• The greatest memorial service for both the people in the world and our ancestors is our spiritual progress, because then they are entitled to divine help. This is apart from our prayer, which is bold before God, and the joy which our grandparents feel over us, their pride and joy. But if we lead a bad life, they suffer threefold.
  • Saint Paisios, quoted in the book cover flap of Athonite Fathers and Athonite Matters (2016, 3rd ed.)