I have nothing but full respect for this guy. In fact, he is living the life I want. Living alone with books as my only companions, surrounded by nature and people visiting from time to time. No urbanization, no noise pollution, no cars, no annoying people, nothing but peace and quiet. Brother Efimie is living the dream. He truly is.
@@LeanAndMean44 it actually requires large amounts of discipline, mental and physical strength to overtake that kind of life, and same with any kind of independant monastic or special military occupation, which is also why those people are generally respected and revered so much
As a Hungarian, i've been always amazed by the fact how resilient Romanian people are and how much hardship they can live trough. God bless their souls. Va iubesc fratii mei.
The world is in desperate need of more people like Brother Efimie. People who care nothing for this world and it's immature distractions but only serve humanity by praying over us and blessing us with their wisdom and insight.
Maybe the first part, but religion is just as much such an immature distraction. He should just do like he does now, because I don’t think he believes he does the world some good, only himself.
@@LeanAndMean44 there has never been a single point in history where a society survived long-term without religion, it is literally the foundation of every culture and civilization, those that deviated eventually declined and got replaced by immigration, also the flying irony of an angry atheist calling religion "immature"...
@@Relies-t5v It depends on what you consider religion. China is an example of a society that;s mostly atheistic for example. Additionally a lot of communities didn't survive because of religious wars that killed a lot of people so I'm not sure if you're counting them in the societies that didn't survive .While I respect your choice to practice religion, to actually say I cannot survive without it or to call an atheist immature because he doesn't believe in what you belive is one of the reasons why I lost my faith and it's not like I agree with the apocalypsewow either.Religion is not immature: for some people it's actually salvation and if it doesn;t hurt anyone then they should continue to do what they believe in.
@@tinaandro1178china isn't religious but superstitious, this dosen't make them atheists it just means that they have replaced the main function of religion for ritualism who cover the exact same niches. Like it or nor it was the Brahmanic religion who came on top and shaped the world, no matter how atheistic some ancient civilization Europe/America/Asia/Africa might have been they eventually had succumbed to Christianity/Islam and it is according to the moral foundations of one or the other that you have your modern day worldview. And yes, your Utilitarianism/Determinism/Rationalism/Objectivism populist Red Herring is deeply rooted in the Catholic virtue of “Humanity above all” & “Only we classify as divine human beings” bigotry, as the cherry of the cake you even proactively pursue people who have even the slightest good thing to say about religion in the exact same manner how 16th century religious zelots pursued indigenous pagans for “being objectively wrong”.
Too true. I think a lot of the horrors of humanity is created by the idea that we Have to do something instead of we Get to do something, which comes from the fear of death and the separation from the rest of life.
Thanks DW for the report. We Romanians have a millennial tradition in monastic life. Andrew the Apostle preached in Dobrogea (Scythia Minor) in today Romania. Ioan Casian also known as John the Ascetic was born in 360 AD in Dobrogea. The Romanian Orthodox hermit Daniil the Hermit was the adviser of Stephen the Great, the greatest ruler of historical Moldova which included also the part of today independendent Moldova who was taken in the former urss. The unoccupied of historical Moldova part founded Romania in 1859 by unification with Tara Romaneasca. I love his Dacian style hat. On the land of historical Dacia over 2 000 years ago, we were formed as a nation with our Romanian language. Daco-Romanian language for the linguistics because we still have around 200 words identified as being Dacian words.
The happiest times in my life where when I had very little and the most troublesome times where when I had more than I than I needed. I'm 53 but have seen and done more in life than most.
To be beneficial and to “ do the right thing “ can be wonderful. I admire the beauty of the wood work ...inside this cave. Plus, it also had enough natural light for reading... with extremely thin candles. (That’s the good part.) If -this hermit lost a lot of family members and, others he loved, he withdrew from social activities. And, since he didn’t have any jobs anymore; he further had no overwhelming chance to socialize ...at all. He is a friendly looking Moldavian citizen, though, and very much a good person to agree to this interview. (It takes effort to learn to locate... worthwhile sources for enduring friendships. Similarly, I moved some months ago to a college town in southern Colorado, where my only son, Kris returned during the pandemic to jumpstart his bike kits business. And, we get together as well. But- I miss deeply my rural hometown in Norwood, Colorado, which is sontiny and, where I grew up so long ago. But, like the hermit, I traveled for journalism jobs and all over the states for curiosity and to visit my Chicago grandparents. (You change as you have to ..for certain obligations. But, here, my son has helped me a lot. (It’s his college town, where he graduated from college, and he loves the casualness and friendly people. But-I loved my hometown, where I was 4th generation Colorado resident and the only daughter of a rancher and farmer. My late mom was a grandma and great journalist, as well. (That was an honor.) Best of everything to the very sweet hermit of Moldova in Eastern Europe. Yup. ⭐️🏡💜
Inspired me to be nomadic with my tyny mobile home. Similar to a cave dweller only I have indoor plumbing a stove,microwave, refrigerator and satellite radio. Life is very good.
It's simple life of the Hermit of Moldova, no war, no electricity, no need money but peace. The hermit still life. Hopefully, the Hermit will open his heart for Jesus Christ coming
before seing the splint in west eye, see the log in your eyes. The only nation that went against christianity was Russia and it spread it to the other countries by force.
He’s a smart man. The world has become a dystopian nightmare. However, this world still is lovable, and I haven’t given up hope that a Utopia is only a few millennia away. That’s only a few blinks of mother earth’s eyes 🌍👀
I share your views. A dystopian nightmare indeed. However, I am lacking hope. I see self destruction from now on as humans embrace extremism of all kind more and more. But the planet may survive and recover from humankind in the long run.
@@anamelikeothers humans have survived rises and falls of civilization many times before by building strong communities that know how to be in tune with nature. There will probably be another empire or two before our whole civilization is in tune, but evolution on that scale takes time. Enjoy the ride in the meantime.
that is an incredibly ironic thing to say, becuase not only Plato was polytheist (religious) and the entire concept of universities and education was created by Christianity and Islam, but also atheists are literally the worst minority at academics, social life or living in general (they are high school drop outs male neckbeard social rejects)
that is a very ironic thing to say, becuase not only Plato was polytheist (multiple gods religious) but the entire concept of universities and education was created by Christianity and Islam, and nonbelievers are mostly drop-out social rejects
You don’t need to live with this guy to find your inner peace. Just move to a place where only you will live alone. There you can reflect on things and if that doesn’t seem like your true calling. Then you can return to your old ways.
It would be better if you subtitled foreign language interviews instead of dubbing them. I would much rather hear the speaker especially in this case since I can understand Romanian.
He is absolutely right. This is called Kriya Yoga in Hinduism. Keep your desires and greed off your actions and do what's your duty. Dedicate the act to God and you are liberated. Free and Enlightened.
its beautyful to be a monk the most wonderful way to serve God but its the most hard. and also i was there this year and i saw the monk and the cave . it was to beautiful and not so far there a little monastery and down to the rocks there is a little town named butuceni.But i have to say that the place and the history of this place is amazing. GOD BLESS OUR SOULS AND ALL HUMANITY FROM the evil
On one hand you have hermits like him who really have faith and on the other hand you have religious leaders who can get enough money. Who is closer to God and if you choose to follow one of them, who would you choose?
In Orthodox faith, it's believed God can be reached by ascetism, and mystical experiences, emotions, trances, dreams, visions... I guess by starving yourself they can see even green stars... This practice is not part of early christianity
The language our great GOD best hears is silent love & tears. When the good shepherd calls, his flock recognize his voice. In the name of YESHUA CRISTO, repent
@@IbelievethereforeIam To quote your own post: 1 Timothy 5:8 Anyone who does not provide for his relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever
@@suportbghelp4938 I have never met the man. Different. But I've never really understood the love of God as a monk. Hours of prayer, lighting candles before an altar. Living a 13th century life? I think the same is happening in Tibet. It's not a life that I would want to live, but as odd as it seems I appreciate tradition. Sane or not.
@@markmd9 Too funny! I'm an American who grew up during the hippie age. I don't think I would fit. Greating everyone with a peace symbol, with flowers in my hair. Long time ago, the days of communes have passed. I certainly not suggesting that you would be a candidate. There are some though.
They don't "pay" him with bread, they GIVE him bread, and then ask for his blessings. You don't sell blessings, you give you those who ask it humbly.
Potato, po-tah-to
@@wordscapes5690 shm-uh-cko
(why you trolling toy)
I totally agree with you on this
then they souldnt give him money either
@@angelcabeza6464 Can you tell me any religious order or sect that do not accept gifts or are you just against the old monk.
I have nothing but full respect for this guy. In fact, he is living the life I want. Living alone with books as my only companions, surrounded by nature and people visiting from time to time. No urbanization, no noise pollution, no cars, no annoying people, nothing but peace and quiet. Brother Efimie is living the dream. He truly is.
Then live that life. I’m sure it’s not so difficult to get there.
@@LeanAndMean44 it actually requires large amounts of discipline, mental and physical strength to overtake that kind of life, and same with any kind of independant monastic or special military occupation, which is also why those people are generally respected and revered so much
@@Relies-t5v "special military occupation" .. aka rapists and murderers .. not respected, but detested.
Best part is not creating surplus for someone else while they pay you scraps in return.
Me too. I want that kind of life that live with god and nature in peace.
As a Hungarian, i've been always amazed by the fact how resilient Romanian people are
and how much hardship they can live trough. God bless their souls.
Va iubesc fratii mei.
As a Romanian, thank you. God bless yours souls. Si eu va iubesc, fratii mei.
And ofc Moldovan people too!
Have a good friend from there Mihail.
@@KonradTamas Moldovans are Romanians ;)
Wholesome comment ❤
The world is in desperate need of more people like Brother Efimie. People who care nothing for this world and it's immature distractions but only serve humanity by praying over us and blessing us with their wisdom and insight.
Maybe the first part, but religion is just as much such an immature distraction. He should just do like he does now, because I don’t think he believes he does the world some good, only himself.
@@LeanAndMean44 there has never been a single point in history where a society survived long-term without religion, it is literally the foundation of every culture and civilization, those that deviated eventually declined and got replaced by immigration, also the flying irony of an angry atheist calling religion "immature"...
@@Relies-t5v It depends on what you consider religion. China is an example of a society that;s mostly atheistic for example. Additionally a lot of communities didn't survive because of religious wars that killed a lot of people so I'm not sure if you're counting them in the societies that didn't survive .While I respect your choice to practice religion, to actually say I cannot survive without it or to call an atheist immature because he doesn't believe in what you belive is one of the reasons why I lost my faith and it's not like I agree with the apocalypsewow either.Religion is not immature: for some people it's actually salvation and if it doesn;t hurt anyone then they should continue to do what they believe in.
@@tinaandro1178china isn't religious but superstitious, this dosen't make them atheists it just means that they have replaced the main function of religion for ritualism who cover the exact same niches.
Like it or nor it was the Brahmanic religion who came on top and shaped the world, no matter how atheistic some ancient civilization Europe/America/Asia/Africa might have been they eventually had succumbed to Christianity/Islam and it is according to the moral foundations of one or the other that you have your modern day worldview.
And yes, your Utilitarianism/Determinism/Rationalism/Objectivism populist Red Herring is deeply rooted in the Catholic virtue of “Humanity above all” & “Only we classify as divine human beings” bigotry, as the cherry of the cake you even proactively pursue people who have even the slightest good thing to say about religion in the exact same manner how 16th century religious zelots pursued indigenous pagans for “being objectively wrong”.
I don't judge. If he is happy with his life and doesn't harm other people he is doing far better than most of the civilized world.
No Monday mornings. Worth it.
Too true. I think a lot of the horrors of humanity is created by the idea that we Have to do something instead of we Get to do something, which comes from the fear of death and the separation from the rest of life.
You just judged.
You are judging :)
@@Atenquense we all are.
Thanks DW for the report. We Romanians have a millennial tradition in monastic life. Andrew the Apostle preached in Dobrogea (Scythia Minor) in today Romania. Ioan Casian also known as John the Ascetic was born in 360 AD in Dobrogea. The Romanian Orthodox hermit Daniil the Hermit was the adviser of Stephen the Great, the greatest ruler of historical Moldova which included also the part of today independendent Moldova who was taken in the former urss. The unoccupied of historical Moldova part founded Romania in 1859 by unification with Tara Romaneasca. I love his Dacian style hat. On the land of historical Dacia over 2 000 years ago, we were formed as a nation with our Romanian language. Daco-Romanian language for the linguistics because we still have around 200 words identified as being Dacian words.
The happiest times in my life where when I had very little and the most troublesome times where when I had more than I than I needed. I'm 53 but have seen and done more in life than most.
Moderation is the key.
"Be modest in your desires" Wise man. If there was one element of Humanity I had the power to remove it would be greed.
It is something that sounds quite familiar and obvious but if you keep thinking about it it gets deeper and can apply to nearly everyone.
To be beneficial and to “ do the right thing “ can be wonderful. I admire the beauty of the wood work ...inside this cave. Plus, it also had enough natural light for reading... with extremely thin candles. (That’s the good part.) If -this hermit lost a lot of family members and, others he loved, he withdrew from social activities. And, since he didn’t have any jobs anymore; he further had no overwhelming chance to socialize ...at all. He is a friendly looking Moldavian citizen, though, and very much a good person to agree to this interview. (It takes effort to learn to locate... worthwhile sources for enduring friendships. Similarly, I moved some months ago to a college town in southern Colorado, where my only son, Kris returned during the pandemic to jumpstart his bike kits business. And, we get together as well. But- I miss deeply my rural hometown in Norwood, Colorado, which is sontiny and, where I grew up so long ago. But, like the hermit, I traveled for journalism jobs and all over the states for curiosity and to visit my Chicago grandparents. (You change as you have to ..for certain obligations. But, here, my son has helped me a lot. (It’s his college town, where he graduated from college, and he loves the casualness and friendly people. But-I loved my hometown, where I was 4th generation Colorado resident and the only daughter of a rancher and farmer. My late mom was a grandma and great journalist, as well. (That was an honor.) Best of everything to the very sweet hermit of Moldova in Eastern Europe. Yup. ⭐️🏡💜
My friend, you know nothing about true christianity.He lost nothing, its his choice to cancel the world and go with Jesus.
thanks for the story, and good luck to you !
I've been there and saw this man reading from his texts. We looked at each other and he nodded, that's it. I had no idea about his backstory 😮
That's really cool
I would love to visit.
Europe is caveman continent
I see hermits or monks, I watch.
Sincerely appreciate the knowledge you share
He lives in the number 1 touristic place in the country.
But the comfort is minimal.
Very true. I've been there and seen him
Inspired me to be nomadic with my tyny mobile home. Similar to a cave dweller only I have indoor plumbing a stove,microwave, refrigerator and satellite radio. Life is very good.
I am green with envy!
Van life rocks...just head south for the winters...Ive lived in my car for 10 yrs now...
You do understand that van life is different from what he is doing right?
Look up Dale in a tincan. That’s literally a TH-cam channel
That's such a cozy church though! I wonder how he gets by in winter
It's simple life of the Hermit of Moldova, no war, no electricity, no need money but peace. The hermit still life. Hopefully, the Hermit will open his heart for Jesus Christ coming
Amin
I wish god bless him with light he definitely deserves it as his prayers look so real.
wish ?
Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!✝️💚☘️
Amen.
God bless you monk Efimie ! Slavă lui Hristos ! ICXC NIKA !
I visited this cave with my siblings. I was born in Moldova but moved to America in 2002. I have pictures to remember.
I legit thought the thumbnail on this was Gandalf
I kind of understand him at my age
i am also a hermit, it is beautiful to live away from humanity
I decided to become a hermit last year.
I'm married with a business but I'm doing it slowly in my own way
I wish to be a hermit like this Brother.
Jesus says we should pray to the Holy Spirit to become 'detached from the world'. This guy is doing that.
What place does he actually live? How is the region called? God bless! 🙏🏼
"Do what you ought to do, and not what you want."
I promise to spend my life defending innocent god loving people like this. The west aims to destroy him, god bless moldova from russia 🇷🇺
Lol. Russians defend nothing.
before seing the splint in west eye, see the log in your eyes. The only nation that went against christianity was Russia and it spread it to the other countries by force.
👍 Great story. The bread was donated it is not payment. Prayer is free. This man has found peace with himself.
I find it interesting that he lives far away from society yet people come to see him anyway
The little church is so pretty 😊
He looks just like Gandalf (Ian McKellen) in the lord of the rings
**Be modest and Do What You Ought**
Guy literally cited the Encyclopedia Britannica.
If you got no kids and wife to support and a small area to keep clean, then you got lots of time on your hands to read and read and read.
Thank you!
Very inspirational, wish him health and all the best!
Great video.
He’s a smart man. The world has become a dystopian nightmare. However, this world still is lovable, and I haven’t given up hope that a Utopia is only a few millennia away. That’s only a few blinks of mother earth’s eyes 🌍👀
I share your views. A dystopian nightmare indeed. However, I am lacking hope. I see self destruction from now on as humans embrace extremism of all kind more and more. But the planet may survive and recover from humankind in the long run.
@@anamelikeothers humans have survived rises and falls of civilization many times before by building strong communities that know how to be in tune with nature. There will probably be another empire or two before our whole civilization is in tune, but evolution on that scale takes time. Enjoy the ride in the meantime.
Nothing seems sacred anymore in this time where robots ask humans to prove they are NOT robots.
What happens to respect?
So he just figured one day to put the allegory of the cave to the test huh?
Well I guess you've gotta respect his commitment and resilience.
Mots probably called from Jesus somehow, no one throw his life for nothing.
that is an incredibly ironic thing to say, becuase not only Plato was polytheist (religious) and the entire concept of universities and education was created by Christianity and Islam, but also atheists are literally the worst minority at academics, social life or living in general (they are high school drop outs male neckbeard social rejects)
that is a very ironic thing to say, becuase not only Plato was polytheist (multiple gods religious) but the entire concept of universities and education was created by Christianity and Islam, and nonbelievers are mostly drop-out social rejects
"Come and see." ☦️
My beloved brother ☦️
Good advice he gave.
Is this at Orheiul Vechi?
Right
Awesome
i want to go live with this monk to get rid of this world.
You don’t need to live with this guy to find your inner peace. Just move to a place where only you will live alone. There you can reflect on things and if that doesn’t seem like your true calling. Then you can return to your old ways.
GREAT ADVICE....................
True man of God
The real Gandalf.
Good for him. You get one life to live as you must. I hope his family is ok though.
They glossed over this, it's likely his wife passed away. If he has living children I am sure theh know where he is.
it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of A needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God
It would be better if you subtitled foreign language interviews instead of dubbing them. I would much rather hear the speaker especially in this case since I can understand Romanian.
The translation is not so good ...
Nineteen years is a long time for him to have Moldova a philosophy ... mulled over ... get it? Never mind.
* cough *
I would also like to live in a cave
God bless this man!!! His Heaven will be fantastic.
He is absolutely right. This is called Kriya Yoga in Hinduism.
Keep your desires and greed off your actions and do what's your duty. Dedicate the act to God and you are liberated. Free and Enlightened.
this was used in india during the caste system to keep poor Indians down in the dirt
@@angelcabeza6464 yes it was done before halala was even formulated to satisfy old men's hunger for lust
@@angelcabeza6464 I bet you have no idea what you're talking about
I love Gandalf and this guy! 💯RESPECT! 🔥
Europe's last christain bastions
Since the end of February we are all like hermits in caves…
Lol!
Be modest in your desires, do what you have to rather than what you want and then maybe you will do the right thing and it will be beneficial....
I like when he emphasized "maybe"
I think his real name is Gandalf.
When he dies im living in his cave.
kudos for the Romanian flag in his keep ! 🤗 omuleț pașnic și frumos !
its beautyful to be a monk the most wonderful way to serve God but its the most hard. and also i was there this year and i saw the monk and the cave . it was to beautiful and not so far there a little monastery and down to the rocks there is a little town named butuceni.But i have to say that the place and the history of this place is amazing.
GOD BLESS OUR SOULS AND ALL HUMANITY FROM the evil
DOMNUL SA L BINECUVANTEZE PE ACEST MONAH SI SAI DAIE PUTERE CASA LUPTE INPOTRIVA CELUI RAU. AMIN 🕯
God bless you & the monk ✝️
Glory to Jesus Christ
Through the prayers of our holy fathers, o Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. ☦️🙏
On one hand you have hermits like him who really have faith and on the other hand you have religious leaders who can get enough money.
Who is closer to God and if you choose to follow one of them, who would you choose?
Gandalf!
Pričina, služba, amazing to hear a lot of slavic words. May he and all monks and hermits pray for us in the world
We have screwed up.
„You shall not… pass“ 😮
beautifull
Who knew Gandalf lives in Moldova
we f*** found him!!
Does anyone knows where us Niamets monestery and Dragomirna snd Sokol where Saint Paidius lived…?
I wonder if a priest ever comes and serves for him.
للعرب معنى هيرمت يعني الناسك أو المعتكف .. مو شرط تنسك ديني 🖐🏻🖐🏻 ممكن عزلة مع النفس لمراجعة الذات و التخطيط للمستقبل 🎯🎯🧘🏻♀️🧘🏻♀️🙌🏻🙌🏻✌🏻
HERMIT
He had a wife and kids and now all he wants is to live his life in silence and contemplation? Geez, I wonder why.
pretty sure that's Gandalf, leave the poor guy alone.
Who's the better man?
The monk in a cave or a priest in a church?
Gandalf?
Thought it was Gandalf at first 😂
Is it because of his religion or a personal relationship with Christ?
Sounds like is very much into the Word of God.
In Orthodox faith, it's believed God can be reached by ascetism, and mystical experiences, emotions, trances, dreams, visions... I guess by starving yourself they can see even green stars...
This practice is not part of early christianity
Both.
@@Brad-gk9jd Not enough to take his vows seriously and not enough to be there for his children. So which part is it that you admire so much?
When living in isolation you are less tempted to make sins.
That's the main reason for monks to isolate themselves.
E o poveste de Igor și mămăligă lui
Livin like Larry
He looks like Ian McKellen.
Charity 101
The language our great GOD best hears is silent love & tears.
When the good shepherd calls, his flock recognize his voice.
In the name of YESHUA CRISTO, repent
One hard soul
lol :)))))) THE SOUL
Where is the bathroom?
The bucket in the corner. Where did you think it would be?
I'm guessing the river.
in your question
he had a wife and children..he wont tell us why he gave it all up..." yeah im going with having a wife and children as the reason
@@IbelievethereforeIam To quote your own post: 1 Timothy 5:8
Anyone who does not provide for his relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever
@@IbelievethereforeIam I copy/pasted *your* post. Do try to keep up.
@@danusdragonfly6640 Most humanity doesn't provide for our relatives the chimpanzees, or strangers, i guess there's no believers
@@truthboom You can speak for yourself and *your* family. Most people I know take family quite seriously.
@@danusdragonfly6640 Nevermind, we both misread, aren't in the same wavelength. My bad.
Gandalf 👍🏽☘️
He is so holy yet stays in his cage without venturing out to actually seek those in need of help.
He lives in cave there is no one around him
It said he travelled a lot when he was younger.
My prayers are with him. I understand. 😇👑🌏🌎🌍💚🙏
It's better than spending most of your life in a man cave ignoring your family.
There are no young men for him to mentor? I'm guessing there are. What happens when he passes?
The cave monastery probably will be closed for visiting outside working hours.
But you are welcome to come and take his place 😊
He go in heaven,and God will spawn another "crazy" monk to serve.
@@suportbghelp4938 I have never met the man. Different. But I've never really understood the love of God as a monk. Hours of prayer, lighting candles before an altar. Living a 13th century life? I think the same is happening in Tibet. It's not a life that I would want to live, but as odd as it seems I appreciate tradition. Sane or not.
@@markmd9 Too funny! I'm an American who grew up during the hippie age. I don't think I would fit. Greating everyone with a peace symbol, with flowers in my hair. Long time ago, the days of communes have passed. I certainly not suggesting that you would be a candidate. There are some though.
@Lora If he dies he would become a RELIC, and people will pilgrimage to worship. Very good business
❤
:Do what you ought to do", like abandon your family??
Let you'r blessing be on me.
I'm upset the top comment isn't about Gandalf. SHAAAAAAME
Phew, thank God he speaks in Romanian and not that barbaric samagonese of a tongue, Russian... 😇
So West can market anything, In India, if it is not millions, at least many thousands of individuals seek deliverance by leading a solitary life.