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hesychasm

  1. Reader Antonius

    On St. Gregory Palamas, the Essence & Energies Distinction, and Finding a Way Forward

    Pax, Ειρήνη, שלום! Christ is Crucified! Σώτερ σώσον ημάς! Dear brothers and sisters of the Eastern Orthodox Churches, Firstly, I wish all of y'all a blessed & solemn Great & Holy Friday. Pascha is coming; I know of many Greek Catholics who are aching for the day as they also follow the Julian...
  2. Not David

    Myths about the energy-essence distinction and hesychasm?

    Howdy! Since today is the Second Sunday of Lent, there is a commemoration of St. Gregory Palamas, so I wanted to know which are common myths and misinformation about him and his teachings.
  3. bèlla

    Hesychasm

    I came across Hesychasm on a website I used to frequent. Can you expound on the concept and your personal experiences if applicable? Thank you. :-) Yours in His Service, ~bella
  4. JohnTh

    Philokalia: Definition, History, and Source

    I owe you a clarification. We made the text below after some research specially for you. No, really. There was some interest in these forums and I answered something from top of my head. Now you have a (more) complete overview about Philokalia: Philokalia: Definition, History, and Source Enjoy!
  5. JohnTh

    What is the Uncreated Light and how can we experience it?

    What is the Uncreated Light and how can we experience it? A marvelous text from Saint Gregory Palamas about something which - I hope - will get you out from depressing themes which are to be seen in our day-by-day reality.
  6. AMM

    A Lutheran Approach to Hesychasm

    I wrote a blog post about silence and hesychasm in prayer. I would appreciate your thoughts: A Lutheran Approach to Hesychasm
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