Finding yourself | Signs of a Monastic Vocation | Orthodox Monk | Fr. Athanasios Mytilinaios

In this recording, Archimandrite Athanasios Mytilinaios (1927-2006), answers the question: "How can one know if he has an aptitude to become a monk?” "It needs research, a lot of attention and objectivity in the search of ourselves... It is an issue of love for Christ. You might say, can't a married man love Christ much? Sure! But the one who wants to remain unmarried is fulfilled, or he ought to be fulfilled, by great love [for Christ]. I did not say faith, I said love. If you love Christ a lot, then you occupy yourself with Him, then everything fills your heart, and then you can stay unmarried."
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Audio source: “Catechism”, no. 930, March 24, 1996 (in Greek)
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[@Orthodoxzee]

I do think im to become a monk. I have been single 9 years. Im 30. I love being alone and love the peace my solotude offers. I dont understand most people and I cry out for this fallen world and my fallen soul. I love Christ so much and when im saying the Jesus prayer my heart swells ten fold. I just found Orthodoxy and need to become an official member of my Church but its all starting to make sense to me

[@James-ws7bq]

Keep going bro 🙏🙏💚💚💚 that’s so good. Jesus Christ / Orthodoxy ☦️ is the only way believe me bro

[@19ICXC93]

Being a monk is being in community you will seldom have time alone.

[@Orthodoxzee]

Thank you both

[@jtames9040]

The orthodox version of Christianity is the original and true form of christianity that Jesus taught us when he came to earth, and you can feel God’s grace through the holy sacraments in this church after baptism , repentance-confession and holy communion in the orthodox christian church through the grace of the apostles that was transferred from generation to generation to what we have today as the orthodox christian priests, something that completely changes your life and turns you into a happier person with a meaningful life and also saves you by strengthening your bond with God. You can also watch the miracle of the holy fire that does not burn that happens every year, I suggest you get baptised and catechised, study the orthodox bible , go at an orthodox christian church near you, receive the holy spirit and live a spiritual life through the church’s sacraments like confession to the priest and holy communion (only after baptism) and God will protect you, in this life, and the next, the eternal one, 😊may God Bless you my friend! ☦️🙏

[@meronmichael]

There exists hermits ​@@19ICXC93

[@thug2196]

I’m a young man, I do not want to hastily cast myself into something i am not called for, this takes many many years of observation and spiritual revelation. God bless you all. ☦️

[@godislove5568]

+Through the prayers of our Holy Father's LORD JESUS CHRIST OUR GOD have mercy on us and save us

[@alexanderbrown2717]

1 John 5 KJV 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. ♥️ Gospel 🩸 2 Thessalonians 1 KJV 8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: 9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; 1 Corinthians 15 KJV 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Romans 3 KJV 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; Titus 3 KJV 5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

[@benkai343434]

I've had a lot of pinings for monkhood over the years, even if only sparingly, but admittedly I don't want to rush into things. I'm still only an enquirer and not yet catechized (I started attending church and singing in the choir around 5 months ago) and everyone I've spoken to has said there's no point in rushing any big decisions. I've been encouraged to visit the Essex Monastery by most of my parish, so I think that should be my first step. I wish everyone else all the best on their journey, regardless of whether that leads to a fruitful marriage, or fruitful celibacy. Lord have mercy on us.

[@otelders]

God bless!

[@Kikap6001]

🙏☦️🌱🌹 KYRIE YESU KRISTA ELEI'SON. BLESS YOU♥️ELDERS AND KEEP YOU SAFE ALWAYS

[@isaaccutlip5815]

I want to become a monk

[@otelders]

🙏

[@whoelsebutmeofcoursei]

Me too, but I guess i'll have to become orthodox first

[@IOANNIS132]

Doxo To Theo!!!. AXIOS 💞 and EFKARISTO parapoli! ..(y)our prayers+++

[@sigmacronos9382]

The Lord Jesus did indeed teach on unmarried life. Simply look to how he spent his days while on this earth.

[@Mill-wl9bx]

And John the Baptist too.

[@user-tf9ng3xu1e]

Спасибо.

[@ryrocks9487]

If you have anything else on this topic, I’d love to see it! Thank you!

[@otelders]

2 more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIiZfGeJgpt4fZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqaZdp-nfraHgLM

[@TruePluto]

I am 18 and will be a monk

[@otelders]

God bless!

[@revelation2-9]

I have been wondering about what I should do with my life. I am closer to finishing my debts to society but I am losing interest in a lot of things that modern society has to offer and I don't feel interested in most women either. Have I not found the right woman for me or am I meant to be called to solitary life?

[@dimitri1798]

Many are called but the few are chosen, you can go to Orthodox monastery as pilgrim and stay there and see for yourself what is it like.

[@revelation2-9]

@@dimitri1798 I went to Holy Cross Monastery last year and I was very happy with my visit. I was saddened when I left. My family is very against me(except my mother) about becoming a monastic and they are dead-set on me getting married. I am just not attracted mentally or spiritually to what modern women have become.

[@dimitri1798]

@@revelation2-9 it's common for family to be against same was for me and for everyone everytime who wanted to live that way. not only family but whole world wants you to stay. I suggest you talk about this to your spiritual father, if you have not one you should definitely have one to ask him.

[@revelation2-9]

@@dimitri1798 He has suggested for me to live life normally for a few more years before I decide anything. In addition to that, another extremely kind visiting priest told me during confession that "if one knows that they are meant to be a monastic, they would be at the monastery door slamming on the door and begging the abbot to become a monk." I will give it a couple of more years before I decide. Peace of the Lord be upon you.

[@dimitri1798]

@@revelation2-9 Thanks and wish you to find yourself one-day.

[@MatthewWithTwoTs]

So many people want to become monks... so many people who want a great many things... wealth, love, even solitude. So many wants, but not a single person says I wish I could give, give myself to a partner, give money to the poor, give myself to my community, or even better, or wishes to give themselves to God. A wish, perhaps, pray to such things and leave this self-seeking behavior behind us?

[@vladgor4099]

Thats what being a monk is. Its dying, and giving yourself in all entirety to God.

[@user-vv1do1wg1j]

cant compare wanting to be a monk, or clergy, or something like that to a normal desire. thats wanting to give what is there to be gained in being a simple servant i get what youre saying if youre saying we shouldnt choose what we do but do what is required of us, many of us have barely any family and no community many many many people are like this, there is nothing required of me directly, i have no role, therefore i have no purpose and i am stumbling around in the cold dark how is it self seeking to want to serve and to have a purpose? how does it make sense to go to the man who has no role and tell him he is selfish for wanting a role? hypocritical, for the man who was born and gifted that, for the man who had a path to follow laid out for him edit: i dont know what my purpose is, im just doing meaningless work for a meaningless reason, but the reason many people come to Orthodoxy is because it is harder, is because it requires more effort, is because its not just another product to consume. i think the larpers are great as long as they actually try do the things they like to larp as.

[@Orthodocks]

Regardless of whether we find a worldly kind of purpose (I.e. vocational calling) we as orthodox Christian’s are called to be a nation of priests throughout the world, the salt of the earth that fertilizes the barren lands, we are called to be antennas of prayer that call the Spirit of God and grace into our world. It’s no small matter to make intercessory prayers for those around us, whether they’re orthodox or not. How God may work in their lives is not always clear, but that the grace of God may touch them, this is what we wish for. Of course, we must make supplications of repentance for ourselves first (as even the priests of the Old Testament would have to make sin offerings for themselves before making offerings for Israel)

[@n1a316]

What should gay people do if they don’t want to be monks /nuns but also can’t marry because they have no attraction to the opposite gender ?

[@user-tf9ng3xu1e]

They need to ask for guidance from God. And if they ask with faith, they will receive an answer from God. On this channel, if there is a video that answers your question, I recommend watching it. I leave the title of the video because KZbin blocks links: "Saint Paisios and the homosexual man | Mount Athos | testimony of a direct witness"

[@IRequireMedication]

They should abstain from acting on their evil desires and pray to God to cure them of their sickness

[@bitcoin4065]

Pray pray

[@n1a316]

@@user-tf9ng3xu1e I will check out the video, thank you!

[@TruePluto]

I am "gay" and I will be celibate, we all have our struggles and God can remove it if he needs (which does happen). But even if he doesn't we can simply resist them like with every other sin

[@marlenamihai9822]

De ce nu are titrare?

[@Liviualex1]

Are in 3 limbi. Trebuie selectate.

[@kingdm3387]

I'm currently 22 and i've had the desire to be alone in order to know Christ better since i've started reading the Bible for the first time after my baptism. I have that desire to become a monk, but i have two big issues: lust and the desire to have money in order to manage my life. I say it because i've made my research on the monastic orthodox order, and it implies vows of poverty. The apostle Paul said that if you want to stay single, be single, and that for those who can't control themselves, to marry a woman, but i still want to become a monk. And i'm not against having kids, no, if i have some, i will raise them into the orthodox christian faith, even if i'm not orthodox yet, but i still want to become a monk, so can someone give me some advice on what i should do? Thanks

[@otelders]

From an Orthodox Christian perspective, it's crucial for you to seek guidance from a spiritual father or confessor. They can help you discern your calling. Your desire to become a monk is admirable but requires careful discernment. God bless and may we see each other in the Heavenly Kingdom!

[@kingdm3387]

@@otelders there are no good orthodox churches in my country. I'm in Ivory Coast, a country dominated by protestants(especially evangelicals) and catholics, so as you can guess, orthodox are a minority there, and i don't know if there are good orthodox priests here. One day my mom told me that one orthodox church offered one of her pastors to become orthodox in exhange of money, and my heart was hurt when i heard that. And i don't want to become coptic orthodox, because they believe in miaphycism, which is a heresy. I think that if i have to be orthodox, i have to go to Europe(Russia, Serbia, or maybe France, cause i speak french). As you can see, the good orthodox churches are very far from me, so, what should i do?

[@Orthodocks]

@@kingdm3387That’s a tough situation. I think you should spend time sincerely praying to the Lord with fasting to guide you on the next step. If God wants you elsewhere in the world, or to stay where you are, then He will answer you with your devout prayers.

[@Romanian_Orthodox]

Do you need a certain school to become a monk?

[@otelders]

No, anyone can become one

[@whoelsebutmeofcoursei]

@@otelders Can i become one if i was raised protestant?

[@Damascene749]

@@whoelsebutmeofcourseiyou would have to be catechized (catechism is a teaching period where you learn praxis and how to live pray and fast) and then baptized which would take a year on average.

[@gabrielgabriel5177]

I am not married and cannot marry any more but i dont have will tp become a monk so i think i will go to hell. Heaven is only for beautiful people.

[@otelders]

Heaven is for everyone, we just need to wish to go there...

[@joshuacherian6718]

In India orthodox monks have families which support them . They are frequently visiting parishes and women find it attractive to go for confession to them rather than their own vicar. Monks r not totally cutoff. I wouldn't say the same for nuns .. their life is much more hard. I think this chosing path of suffering for salvation is more Buddhist than christian.. Though some portions in the bible suggest suffering. Maybe its when God calls you directly and gives u a job ... There the suffering is part of the mission.. But this practice of self declared isolation and suffering maynot be salvific ..it is just a lifestyle.. Pls dont be offended with my words .. im just saying my opinon .

[@vladgor4099]

The entire bible calls for partaking in suffering in Christ.

[@MatthewWithTwoTs]

I want to stop watching youtube videos. 😅.