The Smiling Saint. The Life and Miracles of Elder Porphyrius of Kavsokalyva

Porphyrius of Kavsokalyva (1906–1991) is one of the beloved Greek saints of modern times in Russia. Perhaps it is because the elder resembles St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in his simplicity and in that he never turns away from someone else's misfortune. In the book, the life of Saint Porphyrius is presented through the memories of his spiritual children and those whom he helped, saved, and healed with his prayer and love. This reading tames the heart, filling it with trust in Christ, who is as close to us in the 21st century as He was two thousand years ago. Approved for dissemination by the Publishing Council of the Russian Orthodox Church IS R20-003-0076.