13o dia (10MAR.2012)
Santos do dia:2o Sábado da QuaresmaKodratos (Quadratus) Mártir e Seus CompanheirosNossa Santa Mãe Anastácia, "A Nobre de Alexandria" - Anastácia foi uma nobre senhorita sob a corte do Imperador Justiniano e sua esposa Theodora. Ao tornar-se viúva muito jovem, deixou Constantinopla e todos os seus bens para trás e refugiando-se no deserto do Egito. Após algum tempo, O Imperador Justiniano também ficou viúvo, e decidiu procurar por Anastácia a fim de casar com ela. Ao saber disso, Anastácia foi ao encontro do Ancião (Pai Espiritual) Daniel, que a tonsurou e a apresentou aos demais monges como o "Eunuco Anastasius". A partir daí, ela trancou-se por 28 anos em uma pequena e remota cela/caverna, vivendo exclusivamente em oração e ascese. Além do Ancião Daniel, o único a saber da verdadeira história de Anastásia foi o monge encarregado de deixar pão e água regularmente em sua cela. Ao encontrar o corpo de Anstácia, Pai Daniel nos relata que o rosto da Anastácia estava resplandescente como o Sol.*
*NOTA DO TRADUTOR Pouco depois que retornei do Monte Athos, em 2008, houve um caso semelhante.Ao falecer devido a problemas cardíacos, o ancião José de Vatopedi (Monastério Ortodoxo do Monte Athos) estava com a expressão séria e a boca aberta, sendo que os monges que o estavam sepultando não conseguiam fechá-la e acabaram por cobrí-lo completamente, a fim de evitar constrangimentos àqueles que viriam se despedir de Pai José.Algumas horas depois, ao abrir o manto para o velório, Pai José de Vatopedi exibia um largo sorriso (não só com a boca mas com todo o rosto). Ou seja: ele sorriu APÓS a morte. Nas fotos abaixos pode-se notar o antes e o depois do "sorriso".Quanto ao que ocorreu de fato com José de Vatopedi, entenda como quiser...MAIS FOTOS E REPORTAGEM COMPLETA ABAIXO DOS ÍCONES
LITURGIA DAS ALMASComo não estamos celebrando a "Liturgia das Almas" no Brasil atualmente (principalmente porque quando havia não ia ninguém além dos Padres, pelo que eu fiquei sabendo...), envio a tradução de alguns hinos entoados na manhã de sábado. APOLITICOM TOM 2Óh Apóstolos, Mártires, Profetas, Hierarcas e Justos;Que concluíram sua missão e mantiveram a Fé até o final;Vós que tens força junto ao nosso Salvador;Louvai-o por nós, pois Ele é bom;E para que nossa alma seja salva;Oremos.KONTAKION TOM 4oCom os teus Santos garanta o descanso, Oh Cristo;Dos teus Servos;Onde não há dor, nem sofrimento, nem gemidos;Mas Vida Eterna.
Leitura da Carta de São Paulo aos Hebreus: Hebreus 3:12-16
Leitura do Santo Evangelho: Mateus 1:35-44
Para refletir e se aprofundar:"Na Tua Paz, Oh Senhor, onde repousam todos os Seus Santos;Dá descanso, também, aos Teus Servos;Pois só Tú és Imortal." - (retirado do Ofício Memorial/Fúnebre)
Desafio do dia: ATIVIDADE Seja voluntário na sua paróquia esta semana. Pergunte se há algo que você possa ajudar: aparar a grama, varrer o quintal, postar envelopes no correio ou até mesmo acompanhar o Padre em alguma visita a doentes nos hospitais ou presidiários.
Blog com material completo em português: http://agrandequaresma.blogspot.com/
ORIGINAL VERSION (ENGLISH): http://www.orthodoxyouthministry.blogspot.com
Kodratos (Quadratos)
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Nossa Santa Mãe Anastácia, "A Nobre de Alexandria"
Nossa Santa Mãe Anastácia, "A Nobre de Alexandria"
Why’s the smile of elder Joseph of Vatopedi from eternity?
18 Ιουλίου, 2009 — VatopaidiFriendHonorable Mr. Papanikolaou,
A few hours after the entombment of elder Joseph, you posted at your website an article with the title “Funeral of Blessed Elder Joseph of Vatopedi – A Smile From Eternity“, describing in a few words the event aided by a few pictures. [transl's note: original greek article]
The photograph of the reposed, who is smiling not only with his lips but with all the expression of his face, made a great impression on people, which we can see from the articles and comments in numerous web-sites.
One can indeed come across dead people with a glowing face, a peacful expression, but with never a smile. On the one hand all the spiritual fathers say that the time of death is horrifying for man. On the other hand we read in the book of the Sayings of the desert Fathers that even the most advanced ones , out of humility, did not let down their guard before enter eternal life, where there is no longer any danger.
In addition, Elder Joseph had a major heart problem and he was very debilitated by this illness. So how did he repose smiling?
The answer is: NO, he didn’t repose smiling, but HE SMILED AFTER HIS REPOSE.
After a conversation of us with some fathers of the monastery, we convey to you the story of the event.
The two monks that were with him until the very last moment, sprinted to the abbot, Elder Ephraim, to let him and the rest of the fathers know about the repose of Elder Joseph and the former two didn’t pay attention to the reposed, who was left with his mouth half-open.
Thus, they came back to the cell, to prepare the reposed according to the monastic. Elder Ephraim ordered them to leave his face uncovered. The fathers tried to close his mouth, but as it was quite late, his mouth remained open. They even tied a gauze around his head, so that his mouth would remain closed, but after they removed it his mouth opened up again. About 45 minutes had already gone, by since he had passed away.
-Elder, what should we do, it looks bad with the mouth open?
-Leave him as he is, do not cover his face!
They sewed him inside his monastic mantle as according to monastic custom. The whole procedure so that he was put inside the mantle and sewed in took another 45′. Then, they cut off the cloth around his face –according to the order- and found the elder as everybody can see him now, smiling.
Did he listen to them and granted them this litle favour, so that he didn’t hurt their feelings? Or, was it that he wanted to grant us an indication what he saw and let us know the state in which he is now?
The smile of elder Joseph of Vatopedi, is the first supernatural event after his repose and has become a great consolation for everybody.
13o dia (10MAR.2012)
Santos do dia:2o Sábado da QuaresmaKodratos (Quadratus) Mártir e Seus CompanheirosNossa Santa Mãe Anastácia, "A Nobre de Alexandria" - Anastácia foi uma nobre senhorita sob a corte do Imperador Justiniano e sua esposa Theodora. Ao tornar-se viúva muito jovem, deixou Constantinopla e todos os seus bens para trás e refugiando-se no deserto do Egito. Após algum tempo, O Imperador Justiniano também ficou viúvo, e decidiu procurar por Anastácia a fim de casar com ela. Ao saber disso, Anastácia foi ao encontro do Ancião (Pai Espiritual) Daniel, que a tonsurou e a apresentou aos demais monges como o "Eunuco Anastasius". A partir daí, ela trancou-se por 28 anos em uma pequena e remota cela/caverna, vivendo exclusivamente em oração e ascese. Além do Ancião Daniel, o único a saber da verdadeira história de Anastásia foi o monge encarregado de deixar pão e água regularmente em sua cela. Ao encontrar o corpo de Anstácia, Pai Daniel nos relata que o rosto da Anastácia estava resplandescente como o Sol.*
*NOTA DO TRADUTOR Pouco depois que retornei do Monte Athos, em 2008, houve um caso semelhante.Ao falecer devido a problemas cardíacos, o ancião José de Vatopedi (Monastério Ortodoxo do Monte Athos) estava com a expressão séria e a boca aberta, sendo que os monges que o estavam sepultando não conseguiam fechá-la e acabaram por cobrí-lo completamente, a fim de evitar constrangimentos àqueles que viriam se despedir de Pai José.Algumas horas depois, ao abrir o manto para o velório, Pai José de Vatopedi exibia um largo sorriso (não só com a boca mas com todo o rosto). Ou seja: ele sorriu APÓS a morte. Nas fotos abaixos pode-se notar o antes e o depois do "sorriso".Quanto ao que ocorreu de fato com José de Vatopedi, entenda como quiser...MAIS FOTOS E REPORTAGEM COMPLETA ABAIXO DOS ÍCONES
LITURGIA DAS ALMASComo não estamos celebrando a "Liturgia das Almas" no Brasil atualmente (principalmente porque quando havia não ia ninguém além dos Padres, pelo que eu fiquei sabendo...), envio a tradução de alguns hinos entoados na manhã de sábado. APOLITICOM TOM 2Óh Apóstolos, Mártires, Profetas, Hierarcas e Justos;Que concluíram sua missão e mantiveram a Fé até o final;Vós que tens força junto ao nosso Salvador;Louvai-o por nós, pois Ele é bom;E para que nossa alma seja salva;Oremos.KONTAKION TOM 4oCom os teus Santos garanta o descanso, Oh Cristo;Dos teus Servos;Onde não há dor, nem sofrimento, nem gemidos;Mas Vida Eterna.
Leitura da Carta de São Paulo aos Hebreus: Hebreus 3:12-16
Leitura do Santo Evangelho: Mateus 1:35-44
Para refletir e se aprofundar:"Na Tua Paz, Oh Senhor, onde repousam todos os Seus Santos;Dá descanso, também, aos Teus Servos;Pois só Tú és Imortal." - (retirado do Ofício Memorial/Fúnebre)
Desafio do dia: ATIVIDADE Seja voluntário na sua paróquia esta semana. Pergunte se há algo que você possa ajudar: aparar a grama, varrer o quintal, postar envelopes no correio ou até mesmo acompanhar o Padre em alguma visita a doentes nos hospitais ou presidiários.
Blog com material completo em português: http://agrandequaresma.blogspot.com/
ORIGINAL VERSION (ENGLISH): http://www.orthodoxyouthministry.blogspot.com
Kodratos (Quadratos)
Kodratos (Quadratos)
Nossa Santa Mãe Anastácia, "A Nobre de Alexandria"
Nossa Santa Mãe Anastácia, "A Nobre de Alexandria"
Why’s the smile of elder Joseph of Vatopedi from eternity?
18 Ιουλίου, 2009 — VatopaidiFriendHonorable Mr. Papanikolaou,
A few hours after the entombment of elder Joseph, you posted at your website an article with the title “Funeral of Blessed Elder Joseph of Vatopedi – A Smile From Eternity“, describing in a few words the event aided by a few pictures. [transl's note: original greek article]
The photograph of the reposed, who is smiling not only with his lips but with all the expression of his face, made a great impression on people, which we can see from the articles and comments in numerous web-sites.
One can indeed come across dead people with a glowing face, a peacful expression, but with never a smile. On the one hand all the spiritual fathers say that the time of death is horrifying for man. On the other hand we read in the book of the Sayings of the desert Fathers that even the most advanced ones , out of humility, did not let down their guard before enter eternal life, where there is no longer any danger.
In addition, Elder Joseph had a major heart problem and he was very debilitated by this illness. So how did he repose smiling?
The answer is: NO, he didn’t repose smiling, but HE SMILED AFTER HIS REPOSE.
After a conversation of us with some fathers of the monastery, we convey to you the story of the event.
The two monks that were with him until the very last moment, sprinted to the abbot, Elder Ephraim, to let him and the rest of the fathers know about the repose of Elder Joseph and the former two didn’t pay attention to the reposed, who was left with his mouth half-open.
Thus, they came back to the cell, to prepare the reposed according to the monastic. Elder Ephraim ordered them to leave his face uncovered. The fathers tried to close his mouth, but as it was quite late, his mouth remained open. They even tied a gauze around his head, so that his mouth would remain closed, but after they removed it his mouth opened up again. About 45 minutes had already gone, by since he had passed away.
-Elder, what should we do, it looks bad with the mouth open?
-Leave him as he is, do not cover his face!
They sewed him inside his monastic mantle as according to monastic custom. The whole procedure so that he was put inside the mantle and sewed in took another 45′. Then, they cut off the cloth around his face –according to the order- and found the elder as everybody can see him now, smiling.
Did he listen to them and granted them this litle favour, so that he didn’t hurt their feelings? Or, was it that he wanted to grant us an indication what he saw and let us know the state in which he is now?
The smile of elder Joseph of Vatopedi, is the first supernatural event after his repose and has become a great consolation for everybody.
Santos do dia:
2o Sábado da Quaresma
Kodratos (Quadratus) Mártir e Seus Companheiros
Nossa Santa Mãe Anastácia, "A Nobre de Alexandria" -
Anastácia foi uma nobre senhorita sob a corte do Imperador Justiniano e sua esposa Theodora. Ao tornar-se viúva muito jovem, deixou Constantinopla e todos os seus bens para trás e refugiando-se no deserto do Egito. Após algum tempo, O Imperador Justiniano também ficou viúvo, e decidiu procurar por Anastácia a fim de casar com ela. Ao saber disso, Anastácia foi ao encontro do Ancião (Pai Espiritual) Daniel, que a tonsurou e a apresentou aos demais monges como o "Eunuco Anastasius". A partir daí, ela trancou-se por 28 anos em uma pequena e remota cela/caverna, vivendo exclusivamente em oração e ascese. Além do Ancião Daniel, o único a saber da verdadeira história de Anastásia foi o monge encarregado de deixar pão e água regularmente em sua cela.
Ao encontrar o corpo de Anstácia, Pai Daniel nos relata que o rosto da Anastácia estava resplandescente como o Sol.*
*NOTA DO TRADUTOR
Pouco depois que retornei do Monte Athos, em 2008, houve um caso semelhante.
Ao falecer devido a problemas cardíacos, o ancião José de Vatopedi (Monastério Ortodoxo do Monte Athos) estava com a expressão séria e a boca aberta, sendo que os monges que o estavam sepultando não conseguiam fechá-la e acabaram por cobrí-lo completamente, a fim de evitar constrangimentos àqueles que viriam se despedir de Pai José.
Algumas horas depois, ao abrir o manto para o velório, Pai José de Vatopedi exibia um largo sorriso (não só com a boca mas com todo o rosto). Ou seja: ele sorriu APÓS a morte. Nas fotos abaixos pode-se notar o antes e o depois do "sorriso".
Quanto ao que ocorreu de fato com José de Vatopedi, entenda como quiser...
MAIS FOTOS E REPORTAGEM COMPLETA ABAIXO DOS ÍCONES

LITURGIA DAS ALMAS
Como não estamos celebrando a "Liturgia das Almas" no Brasil atualmente (principalmente porque quando havia não ia ninguém além dos Padres, pelo que eu fiquei sabendo...), envio a tradução de alguns hinos entoados na manhã de sábado.
APOLITICOM TOM 2
Óh Apóstolos, Mártires, Profetas, Hierarcas e Justos;
Que concluíram sua missão e mantiveram a Fé até o final;
Vós que tens força junto ao nosso Salvador;
Louvai-o por nós, pois Ele é bom;
E para que nossa alma seja salva;
Oremos.
KONTAKION TOM 4o
Com os teus Santos garanta o descanso, Oh Cristo;
Dos teus Servos;
Onde não há dor, nem sofrimento, nem gemidos;
Mas Vida Eterna.
Leitura da Carta de São Paulo aos Hebreus: Hebreus 3:12-16
Para refletir e se aprofundar:
Leitura do Santo Evangelho: Mateus 1:35-44
Para refletir e se aprofundar:
"Na Tua Paz, Oh Senhor, onde repousam todos os Seus Santos;
Dá descanso, também, aos Teus Servos;
Pois só Tú és Imortal."
- (retirado do Ofício Memorial/Fúnebre)
Desafio do dia:
ATIVIDADE
Seja voluntário na sua paróquia esta semana. Pergunte se há algo que você possa ajudar: aparar a grama, varrer o quintal, postar envelopes no correio ou até mesmo acompanhar o Padre em alguma visita a doentes nos hospitais ou presidiários.
Blog com material completo em português: http://agrandequaresma.blogspot.com/

ORIGINAL VERSION (ENGLISH): http://www.orthodoxyouthministry.blogspot.com
Kodratos (Quadratos)
Kodratos (Quadratos)
Nossa Santa Mãe Anastácia, "A Nobre de Alexandria"

Nossa Santa Mãe Anastácia, "A Nobre de Alexandria"
Why’s the smile of elder Joseph of Vatopedi from eternity?
18 Ιουλίου, 2009 — VatopaidiFriendHonorable Mr. Papanikolaou,
A few hours after the entombment of elder Joseph, you posted at your website an article with the title “Funeral of Blessed Elder Joseph of Vatopedi – A Smile From Eternity“, describing in a few words the event aided by a few pictures. [transl's note: original greek article]
The photograph of the reposed, who is smiling not only with his lips but with all the expression of his face, made a great impression on people, which we can see from the articles and comments in numerous web-sites.
One can indeed come across dead people with a glowing face, a peacful expression, but with never a smile. On the one hand all the spiritual fathers say that the time of death is horrifying for man. On the other hand we read in the book of the Sayings of the desert Fathers that even the most advanced ones , out of humility, did not let down their guard before enter eternal life, where there is no longer any danger.
In addition, Elder Joseph had a major heart problem and he was very debilitated by this illness. So how did he repose smiling?
The answer is: NO, he didn’t repose smiling, but HE SMILED AFTER HIS REPOSE.
After a conversation of us with some fathers of the monastery, we convey to you the story of the event.
The two monks that were with him until the very last moment, sprinted to the abbot, Elder Ephraim, to let him and the rest of the fathers know about the repose of Elder Joseph and the former two didn’t pay attention to the reposed, who was left with his mouth half-open.
Thus, they came back to the cell, to prepare the reposed according to the monastic. Elder Ephraim ordered them to leave his face uncovered. The fathers tried to close his mouth, but as it was quite late, his mouth remained open. They even tied a gauze around his head, so that his mouth would remain closed, but after they removed it his mouth opened up again. About 45 minutes had already gone, by since he had passed away.
-Elder, what should we do, it looks bad with the mouth open?
-Leave him as he is, do not cover his face!
They sewed him inside his monastic mantle as according to monastic custom. The whole procedure so that he was put inside the mantle and sewed in took another 45′. Then, they cut off the cloth around his face –according to the order- and found the elder as everybody can see him now, smiling.
Did he listen to them and granted them this litle favour, so that he didn’t hurt their feelings? Or, was it that he wanted to grant us an indication what he saw and let us know the state in which he is now?
The smile of elder Joseph of Vatopedi, is the first supernatural event after his repose and has become a great consolation for everybody.
A few hours after the entombment of elder Joseph, you posted at your website an article with the title “Funeral of Blessed Elder Joseph of Vatopedi – A Smile From Eternity“, describing in a few words the event aided by a few pictures. [transl's note: original greek article]
The photograph of the reposed, who is smiling not only with his lips but with all the expression of his face, made a great impression on people, which we can see from the articles and comments in numerous web-sites.
One can indeed come across dead people with a glowing face, a peacful expression, but with never a smile. On the one hand all the spiritual fathers say that the time of death is horrifying for man. On the other hand we read in the book of the Sayings of the desert Fathers that even the most advanced ones , out of humility, did not let down their guard before enter eternal life, where there is no longer any danger.
In addition, Elder Joseph had a major heart problem and he was very debilitated by this illness. So how did he repose smiling?
The answer is: NO, he didn’t repose smiling, but HE SMILED AFTER HIS REPOSE.
After a conversation of us with some fathers of the monastery, we convey to you the story of the event.
The two monks that were with him until the very last moment, sprinted to the abbot, Elder Ephraim, to let him and the rest of the fathers know about the repose of Elder Joseph and the former two didn’t pay attention to the reposed, who was left with his mouth half-open.
Thus, they came back to the cell, to prepare the reposed according to the monastic. Elder Ephraim ordered them to leave his face uncovered. The fathers tried to close his mouth, but as it was quite late, his mouth remained open. They even tied a gauze around his head, so that his mouth would remain closed, but after they removed it his mouth opened up again. About 45 minutes had already gone, by since he had passed away.
-Elder, what should we do, it looks bad with the mouth open?
-Leave him as he is, do not cover his face!
They sewed him inside his monastic mantle as according to monastic custom. The whole procedure so that he was put inside the mantle and sewed in took another 45′. Then, they cut off the cloth around his face –according to the order- and found the elder as everybody can see him now, smiling.
Did he listen to them and granted them this litle favour, so that he didn’t hurt their feelings? Or, was it that he wanted to grant us an indication what he saw and let us know the state in which he is now?
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