How Can We Find the Saints Living Today?

[@PomazeBog1389]

I watched a great documentary on Elder Paisios of Mt. Athos and someone asked a relative of his where the modern saints are. He replied that there are many holy men on Mt. Athos but that they do not wish to reveal themselves and interact with the public like St. Paisios did . Very good documentary. 5 hours long, but worth it. It's on KZbin.

[@jonathannunn2266]

Where on KZbin please what’s is call ?

[@PomazeBog1389]

@@jonathannunn2266 "Saint Paisius, the Ecumenical Athonite - a Russian documentary"

[@danielbrawner3677]

Whats it called??

[@PomazeBog1389]

@@danielbrawner3677 I typed it, but KZbin deleted it. It's called "St. Paisius the ecumenical athonite"

[@1989221]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpWWZopsodVmfbMfeature=shared

[@NFS0038]

My parish priest confessed to Fr Roman Braga more than once, and said he didn't have to reveal anything, Fr Roman Braga knew exactly what he was about to confess.

[@kolokithas7865]

There are people of God, there are indeed! The world can't exist without saints

[@ChildofGod315]

Lord Jesus only you can carry the burdens I face as a single parent please provide me with the wisdom to make the right decisions for my children, and the courage to face each day with optimism as I continue to struggle with providing for my boys both have special needs. Heavenly Father as I struggle financially grant me strength and prosperity I KNOW YOU WILL 💕❤️

[@eileenbuck8826]

May God bless UMP’s conference!

[@yevod42]

There are many living Saints in the world, God publicly revealed some of them where ever there is conflict, from schism to war. Just look at their brave and undisturbed confession and practice of Faith - may God keep them all on His Path!

[@martymcfly4464]

I do really want to encounter a living saint. I want to be a monk. I am a Catechuman here in America. I will go around and visit different monasteries. I am a bit old to be a monk but if it is God's plan for me He will allow a path to open.

[@vasilijevukcimesa87]

It is never too late to become a monk. Take your time , pray to the Lord and He will show you the path. ☦️

[@PomazeBog1389]

No such thing as too old to be a monk, friend. For example, Stefan Nemanja of Serbia (St. Simeon the Myrrhbearer) become a monk at the age of 83. Lots of wonderful monasteries in the U.S. I wish you well on your journey.

[@oidussus7220]

I've contemplated monasticism myself, I'm a convert here in America, the best way to discern if you're called to it, as a priest I met once said "go and see, live it, try it, and if it never leaves your heart and mind, perhaps you are indeed called"

[@wjckc79]

I am 45. I expect my path will by monasticism by 50. I feel the call but I have to be sure it is God's will and not mine.

[@hhahahakkkk1791]

I once read a story: Elder, pray for me to become a monk! And the elder answers him: My child, it only depends on your will.

[@hh8222]

Go to the monasteries. Go to the vigils. Get to know the monastics, help out and ask for help and God will reveal His Saints to you. We certainly have Saints in the U.S..

[@laceygreenwood]

For me it would be a great encouragement just to see older Orthodox people truly living the Orthodox life and setting a good solid example of true Orthodoxy; not just going to Liturgies, leading chanting, being priests and deacons, and then living pretty much like the world the rest of the time, including dressing worldly (immodestly: trousers, very short "dresses" w/leggings, no head covering) in church. Additionally, Orthodox women who work outside the home, including priests' and deacons' wives who send their children to daycare and public school, shop on Sunday, dress their children in worldly clothing (girls not being taught anything about modest behaviour or feminine decorum or to be keepers at home); Orthodox mothers who encourage their daughters to go to university and seek careers and postpone child bearing after marriage, and the list goes on. If people were not so worldly and our lives manifested a little more unity aligned with the beautiful teachings of Orthodoxy, that would make a HUGE difference.

[@LadyMaria]

Presvyteras often have to work to help support the family. Women have always worked to help support the family. It would be ideal to have an at home job. Nothing wrong with leggings under a modest skirt/dress though. A woman can have education and be a wife and mother/future mother even while getting said education. Sometimes having children must be postponed but that is a matter between the married couple and their Priest, none of our business.

[@zebre676]

I really would like to hear about saints and holy people who are not part of monastic life.

[@George88851]

Like Saint John of Kronstadt

[@IN-pr3lw]

I hope one day someone will do an audio reading of "Ascetics in the world, Volume 1"

[@MatthewFloor]

If you are truly saved by God you are a Saint! A church doesn’t declare who is and isn’t. The Bible is the only truth.

[@Magdalena-ow7gy]

So are only the monastics to be counted as being modern day saints?

[@reins981]

Can not be

[@nickkerinklio8239]

There are saintly lay-people too. God seems to have different purposes for holy people in the world vs Priests/Monastics. Monks like St.Paisios drew a lot of people in to himself, but a saint in the world is more often hidden. This is just my opinion from what I’ve seen and read.

[@creampuffwar4457]

The problem is the language

[@arthritisdinglenut]

We should not be so focused on finding saints bc it’s as if we worship them we should focus on our love for Christ

[@martymcfly4464]

I don't think it's an either or scenario. God often works through His saints to make more saints. If you read lives of the saints on Orthodox Calendar app, so many of them are mentioned to be disciples of saint "so-and-so." Even back to the apostolic Fathers, many of whom were direct disciples of the apostles themselves. To experience God through His saints is definitely praiseworthy and to be desired. Be careful to not pit Christ against His saints, that inclination comes from the spirit or ethos of Protestantism.

[@nickkerinklio8239]

They are living vessels of Gods love and mercy. They can teach us how to grow closer to God. If the Holy Spirit can speak directly to you through someone, you’d better believe it’s good advice.

[@st.maximusvstheuglies1309]

Christ's love for us is boundless. Being dispassionate, the saints show us how we can emulate Him in the vicissitudes of time and place. Why wouldn't we want to venerate and emulate them who show us the way we can live as well?