I saw Saint Païsios on a good number of occasions between 1979 and 1994, when he departed this life. Except for one time, I never asked him a question, but he always spoke to me and taught me. In 1990, Yorgos and I arrived at the Panagouda . He welcomed us hospitably and took me by the arm, pulling me gently to the side, away from my friend. He looked me in the eye and said: ‘Listen, Andreas. First comes your relationship with God, Whom you should love with all your heart, which means keeping His commandments within you. Then you should love your wife as Christ loved the Church. To love means to repent and to forgive. As a married man, always bear in mind ...




















