Discernment of Food by Saint Paisios of Mt Athos
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ม.ค. 2023
- This is advice specifically geared towards the monastic novice, but the wisdom is clearly translatable to the single and married man or woman. Saint Paisios is straightforward and simple in his teaching and he guides the reader toward Heaven.
Thank you for the words in your description box. Married or single, our own homes can be our caves, our cells, our hermitage because aligning oneself with God, our Eternal Father, through JESUS CHRIST is from the inside out. Our homes are the first place 🌹✝️🌹
you are correct these things are tools and weapons of spiritual warfare
Thank you for this video ☦
المجد لك يارب المجد لك يارب المجد لك يارب
بصلوات وشفاعة والدة الاله تي ثيؤطوكوس والقديس باييسيوس الاثوسى يا مخلص خلصنا امين
I was looking for this YESTERDAY! I'm young to the orthodox faith so this is very helpfull.
That's wonderful if you have any questions feel free to reach out on Twitter.
This advice was specifically for new monks novices. Not for people in a parish.
Monks have a very strict diet that they adhere to, a prayer rule, and a lifestyle that's very specific and different from those not living the angelic life
Thank you I am just starting Catachumin classes. I appreciate being able to learn about our holy Father's ( and Mother's).
Thanks for the help
You are so welcome! Just remember to seek counsel from your priest. It's easy to go deep at the wrong time or too early. this text is specifically for new monks (novices)
@@OrthodoxCanonFodder it's difficult for new comer's into Orthodoxy. The work you're doing is helpful. By directing me to my priest, shows your heart. Thank you for the good advice. I hope to be your brother in Christ.
Eat natural foods, raw where possible and avoid all excess.
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Wow.
this from Epistles of Saint Paisius by the Holy Hesychastirion Evangelist John the Theologian, the first section of the book I think
yes, pretty early in the text
Your body tells you what you need. Several times a week I drink nothing but water because I know and feel that I need it. And if you crave a cheesesteak sub, don’t deny yourself unless you should. The stress over food is worse than the food itself.
The point of fasting is self denial which requires denying yourself what you crave. Our cravings are often not just out of need but out of wanting more than we need. By denying ourselves valid things it prepares us spiritually and strengthens us to deny invalid things.
Hello, What book did you read from?
thank you and God bless
Epistles by Saint Paisios
yes this one
from which book was this text extracted?
Epistles of Saint Paisius by the Holy Hesychastirion Evangelist John the Theologian, the first section of the book I think
@@chessersstudios1778 thank you
Did he just say sativa ?
Where can I learn more about diet practices and their importance in Orthodoxy, for 'ordinary' people? I eat a lot of stir-fryed vegetables and fat, and also many exceedingly small meals throughout the day instead of three larger ones. Maybe I should change that?
Do not cut out fat. Most Europeans need fat in their diet. When I am of a better constitution, I would still like to try this advice from Saint Paisios.
@@mstash5 Yea, I feel better and more satiated eating fat. I tried cutting out fat for some time a year ago, but I kept having food cravings. With plenty of fat (as much as carbs, calorie-wise), I feel satiated for much longer and like I don't need to eat constantly.
Are you referring to something similar for why you recommend not cutting out fat?
@@candaniel, cut sugar completely, if you can. If not, reduce to as little as possible. But don't cut good fat.
@@agiasf7330 I (almost) eat no added sugar, just what is in natural foods. What do you mean with "good fat"?
From your priest
What is said at 1:35 ?
"... our mind darkens and our body paralyses. While in such cases ..."
is carnal warfare like sexual arousal?
No I believe in this context he means that milk can help strengthen us against our passions. Passions in the Orthodox Church commonly refer to actions that satisfy the body but starve the soul. Hope that helps.
@@syst3mbl0w3r6 But milk ... Not allowed during lent, exactly when we need the help ... Please clarify.
Yes.
Whats with the title of this channel 🤔
My name is Christopher.
St Christopher was often referred to as a dogface. Check out older icons of St Christopher.
It sounds an insult. May be put it in parentheses after Saint Christopher is a good idea.
It's not. It's named after me and I did not insult myself
@@OrthodoxCanonFodder what about the icon of a man with dogs head lol
@@engineeredtruths8935 represents St Christopher
Just because St. Paisios wrote this advice does not mean that we should follow it. Everything a saint has said, is not necessarily good advice for us. Certainly one can learn about an attitude of self restraint and appropriate abstinence from this little speech. However, much of what he is saying is what was believed to be healthy at the time. Not necessarily all true for today. Always submit to one's own spiritual father or mother.
You are correct. This is advice for new monks
see description: This is advice specifically geared towards the monastic novice
Never speak in a condescending way about the Saints of God
What Saint Paisios said is available for all times. It’s foolish to think we know better than a saint who was guided by the Holy Spirit. Oh and his speech was never “little”. Humility my friend, we need humility.
@@diegobarragan4904 I did not mean to be condescending. Thank you for correcting me.
Blasphemous profile picture
Why?
A man with a dogs face? And it supposed tobe an icon???? Yes, very blasphemous.
Ignoramus
It's Saint Christopher, My Saint. Found in the walls of ancient churches in Greece, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia... Dogs represented those on the outside. The salvation of St Christopher is the story that anyone can be saved and that Jesus wants everybody.