The government is in dire straits. They demanded the monasteries give more money and the monasteries would not. The EU has put more and more pressure on, especially since special visas are needed to even visit Athos. The belt of the Theotokos going to Russia was considered a slap in the face to the EU, as some had wanted it to come to their countries. Elder Ephrem's arrest was revenge. There are many factors, with money, greed, and envy being the reasons.
An Orthodox elder said that in the latter days the mark of the beast would be greed, envy, and hatred in people's hearts. Look at our world today, listen to its leaders, especially America, and Europe, and you will see this evil coming to fruition. Now this evil has stricken the Holy Mountain.
An Orthodox elder said that in the latter days the mark of the beast would be greed, envy, and hatred in people's hearts. Look at our world today, listen to its leaders, especially America, and Europe, and you will see this evil coming to fruition. Now this evil has stricken the Holy Mountain.
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