English Speaking Elders

[Ioustinos]

Are there any English speaking Elders alive or all of the contemporary Elders Greek or Russian speaking?

 

[graphite412]

There are some elders who happen to speak English, but I don't know of any that are native English speakers. I know Elder Ephraim has started many monasteries in the US but I don't think he speaks much English. There are some well know abbots, bishops and priests that are well know as well.

Elder Gabriel Bunge:

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Elder Zacharius of Essex:

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Elder Ephraim:

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[graphite412]

I really like watching Fr. Seraphim Cardoza interviews:

 

[Mary of Bethany]

Elder Zacharias is who popped into my mind; though he's Greek he's lived in England for many decades.

 

[ArmyMatt]

he fell asleep in the Lord a few years ago, but I would add Archm. Afanasy of St Tikhon's to the list. and I think you could add Abp Michael of NY.

 

[E.C.]

Some could argue Fr Tryphon, but he would deny it in a heartbeat.