Elder Joseph the Hesychast (2020)
The film depicts the life of an ascetic monk of Mt. Athos who recently has been canonised a Saint by the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Scenes from his early childhood on the island of Paros, his transition and efforts in Athens, lead on to his monastic life on Mt. Athos. Having been offered the invitation by God for an ascetic life, he was tonsured a monk in 1921. He was granted many experiences of the divine but simultaneously great demonic temptations. He lived with prayer, fasting and vigil, and was granted the Grace of the Holy Spirit, while obtaining the spiritual gifts of foresight and prophesy.
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: May 23, 2020
Cast
- Jonathan Jackson - Elder Joseph the Hesychast
Country: Greece
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Elder Joseph the Hesychast about?
- The film depicts the life of an ascetic monk of Mt. Athos who recently has been canonised a Saint by the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Scenes from his early childhood on the island of Paros, his transition and efforts in Athens, lead on to his monastic life on Mt. Athos. Having been offered the invitation by God for an ascetic life, he was tonsured a monk in 1921. He was granted many experiences of the divine but simultaneously great demonic temptations. He lived with prayer, fasting and vigil, and was granted the Grace of the Holy Spirit, while obtaining the spiritual gifts of foresight and prophesy.
- Who stars in Elder Joseph the Hesychast?
- Elder Joseph the Hesychast stars Jonathan Jackson.
- How long is Elder Joseph the Hesychast?
- Elder Joseph the Hesychast has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is Elder Joseph the Hesychast?
- Elder Joseph the Hesychast is a Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was Elder Joseph the Hesychast produced?
- Elder Joseph the Hesychast was produced in Greece.