Προφητείες του Γέροντα Θεοδοσίου του Μινβόντ

Προφητείες του Γέροντα Θεοδοσίου του Μινβόντ

Prophecies of Elder Theodosius of Minvody

Published: Tuesday, February 21, 2023

The following text presents prophecies attributed to Elder Theodosius of Minvody. They reflect religious beliefs and traditions and should not be understood as established historical fact.

“You think that was the only war? The real war is still to come. It will begin in the East, and then enemies will rise against Russia from every direction like swarms of insects.

Will this be the great war?

The whole of Siberia will eventually come under Chinese control.

The Elder also foretold the collapse of Russia (the Soviet Union). First, the Slavic peoples would be divided, followed by the separation of the Union’s republics: the Baltic States, Central Asia, the Caucasian republics, and Moldova.

The greatest tragedy, he said, would be the takeover of Siberia by China. This would not happen through military conquest. Instead, vast numbers of Chinese settlers would move there, purchase land and property, and gradually take control of the economic life of the cities. One morning, Russians living in Siberia would wake up to discover that they were effectively living in a Chinese province.

According to the prophecy, the Chinese authorities would persecute Orthodox Christians, and many believers would become martyrs for their faith.

The West, he said, would assist this gradual takeover of Russian territory in various ways.

However, when China attempted to cross the Ural Mountains by military force, it would be stopped by every possible means. At that time, other nations would come to Russia’s aid and help repel the invasion from the East.

Russia would have to defend itself with determination. After enduring immense suffering, widespread hardship, and famine, it would rise again and be reborn from the ashes.

The Russian people would realize what they had lost and rediscover their identity as children of their Motherland. Many Russians living abroad would return home. Abandoned villages would be repopulated, natural resources would once again be developed, and new oil and natural gas reserves would be discovered.

The Lord would allow Russia to lose vast territories, but He would preserve the lands that would become the foundation of a renewed Great Russian state, with access to the Black Sea, the Caspian Sea, and the Arctic Ocean.

Russia would not be immensely wealthy, but it would have enough to feed its people. It would regain its dignity and earn the respect of other nations.

According to the prophecy, all of these events will take place before the coming of the Antichrist.”

Пророчества старца Феодосия Минводского

Опубликовано: вторник, 21 февраля 2023 года

«Вы думаете, что это была единственная война? Настоящая война ещё впереди. Она начнётся с Востока, а затем враги восстанут против России со всех сторон, словно полчища насекомых.

Неужели это и будет та самая великая война?

Вся Сибирь со временем окажется заселённой китайским народом.

Старец также предсказал распад России (Советского Союза). Сначала разделятся славянские народы, затем отделятся республики Союза: Прибалтика, Средняя Азия, республики Кавказа и Молдавия.

Самой большой трагедией, по его словам, станет переход Сибири под контроль Китая. Это произойдёт не в результате военного вторжения. Огромные массы китайцев переселятся туда, будут покупать землю и недвижимость, постепенно устанавливая контроль над экономической жизнью городов. Наступит день, когда русские, живущие в Сибири, проснутся и поймут, что фактически оказались в китайской провинции.

Согласно пророчеству, китайские власти будут преследовать православных христиан, и многие верующие примут мученическую смерть за свою веру.

Запад, говорил старец, различными способами будет содействовать этому коварному захвату российских земель.

Однако, когда китайские войска попытаются перейти Уральские горы военным путём, они будут остановлены всеми возможными средствами. Тогда другие государства помогут России отразить вторжение с Востока.

России придётся мужественно защищать себя. После тяжёлых испытаний, всеобщей нужды и голода она вновь восстанет и возродится из пепла.

Русский народ осознает, что потерял, и вновь обретёт своё национальное самосознание. Многие русские, живущие за границей, вернутся на Родину. Заброшенные деревни снова будут заселены, природные богатства вновь начнут осваиваться, будут открыты новые месторождения нефти и природного газа.

Господь допустит, чтобы Россия потеряла огромные территории, но сохранит земли, которые станут основой возрождённой Великой России с выходом к Чёрному морю, Каспийскому морю и Северному Ледовитому океану.

Россия не будет сказочно богатой, но сможет прокормить свой народ. Она вновь обретёт своё достоинство и заслужит уважение других государств.

Согласно пророчеству, все эти события произойдут перед приходом Антихриста.

«Νομίζετε ότι εκείνος ήταν ο μοναδικός πόλεμος; Ο πραγματικός πόλεμος δεν έχει ακόμη έρθει. Θα αρχίσει από την Ανατολή και στη συνέχεια οι εχθροί θα ξεσηκωθούν εναντίον της Ρωσίας από όλες τις πλευρές, σαν σμήνη εντόμων.

Θα είναι αυτός ο μεγάλος πόλεμος;

Ολόκληρη η Σιβηρία θα καταληφθεί κάποτε από τον κινεζικό λαό.

Ο Γέροντας προφήτευσε επίσης την κατάρρευση της Ρωσίας (της Σοβιετικής Ένωσης). Πρώτα θα διασπαστούν οι σλαβικοί λαοί και έπειτα θα αποχωρήσουν οι δημοκρατίες της Ένωσης: οι Βαλτικές χώρες, η Κεντρική Ασία, οι δημοκρατίες του Καυκάσου και η Μολδαβία.

Η μεγαλύτερη τραγωδία, είπε, θα είναι η κατάληψη της Σιβηρίας από την Κίνα. Αυτό δεν θα γίνει με στρατιωτική εισβολή. Τεράστιες μάζες Κινέζων θα εγκατασταθούν εκεί, θα αγοράσουν περιουσίες και σταδιακά θα αποκτήσουν τον έλεγχο της οικονομικής ζωής των πόλεων. Ένα πρωί, οι Ρώσοι που θα ζουν στη Σιβηρία θα ξυπνήσουν και θα διαπιστώσουν ότι ουσιαστικά ζουν σε μια κινεζική επαρχία.

Σύμφωνα με την προφητεία, οι κινεζικές αρχές θα διώξουν τους Ορθόδοξους Χριστιανούς και πολλοί πιστοί θα μαρτυρήσουν για την πίστη τους.

Η Δύση, είπε, θα βοηθήσει με διάφορους τρόπους αυτή τη δόλια κατάληψη ρωσικών εδαφών.

Όταν όμως οι Κινέζοι επιχειρήσουν να περάσουν τα Ουράλια Όρη με στρατιωτική δύναμη, θα εμποδιστούν με κάθε δυνατό μέσο. Τότε άλλες δυνάμεις θα βοηθήσουν τη Ρωσία να αποκρούσει την εισβολή από την Ανατολή.

Η Ρωσία θα πρέπει να υπερασπιστεί τον εαυτό της με γενναιότητα. Ύστερα από μεγάλες δοκιμασίες, εκτεταμένη πείνα και στερήσεις, θα αναστηθεί και θα ξαναγεννηθεί από τις στάχτες της.

Ο ρωσικός λαός θα συνειδητοποιήσει τι έχασε και θα ξαναβρεί την ταυτότητά του ως λαός της πατρίδας του. Πολλοί Ρώσοι που ζουν στο εξωτερικό θα επιστρέψουν. Τα εγκαταλελειμμένα χωριά θα κατοικηθούν ξανά, οι φυσικοί πόροι θα αξιοποιηθούν εκ νέου και θα ανακαλυφθούν νέα κοιτάσματα πετρελαίου και φυσικού αερίου.

Ο Κύριος θα επιτρέψει να χαθούν μεγάλες εκτάσεις της Ρωσίας, αλλά θα διατηρήσει τις περιοχές που θα αποτελέσουν τον πυρήνα μιας ανανεωμένης Μεγάλης Ρωσίας, με πρόσβαση στη Μαύρη Θάλασσα, την Κασπία Θάλασσα και τον Αρκτικό Ωκεανό.

Η Ρωσία δεν θα είναι υπερβολικά πλούσια, αλλά θα έχει αρκετά ώστε να θρέψει τον λαό της. Θα ανακτήσει την αξιοπρέπειά της και θα κερδίσει τον σεβασμό των άλλων εθνών.

Σύμφωνα με την προφητεία, όλα αυτά τα γεγονότα θα συμβούν πριν από την έλευση του Αντιχρίστου.

 This is the story of the miraculous appearance of the Virgin Mary to a Muslim in Bethlehem on the first day of Holy Week 2012. The Orthodox monastic community of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem related this story to Mr. Lycourgos Markoudes who writes here as he heard it. 

The story begins on Holy Monday afternoon when the Church of the Nativity was practically empty of pilgrims. The monks were in the area of the church where they attend to the needs of the church. This is a short distance from the steps that lead to the Cave of the Birth of Christ. At one point, they saw a man approach them and he appeared to be very emotional. He took two candles and with great emotion he approached the icon of the Panagia of Bethlehem. He lit the candles before the icon and with tears flowing from his eyes he turned towards the monks who were looking at him with concern. He told them that he was a Muslim from the area around Bethlehem and that during the previous day he saw the Holy Mother in his sleep. She invited him to visit the place where she had given birth to her Son and he was to enter the area through a low doorway. He was told to proceed to the right and then go to the area where he would find her and then light two candles before her icon.

This man had not visited this church since he was a very young child and he did not remember anything about it. When he arrived there on that afternoon, he left his car running with its emergency lights flashing in front of the main entrance of the church, in an area that has restricted parking. His wife had remained in the car. When he arrived, he proceeded to enter walking briskly toward the low doorway of the church. He realized as he was proceeding ahead that everything was exactly the way that our Holy Virgin had described it to him. He then went right and down some stairs of Justinian’s church and he entered the right area of it. This is the area that is under the jurisdiction of the Orthodox Church and it leads to the Cave where Jesus was born. The icon of the Holy Mother was exactly in the place where she had indicated it would be. And the icon was exactly the same one he had seen in his dream.

It was the icon of the Panagia of Bethlehem. This wonderworking icon is the resident icon of the Church of Bethlehem and it is located on a prominent icon stand on the right side of the steps that lead to the Cave of the Birth of Christ. The facial features of this icon overflow with an infinite expression of love and calmness while the faint smile on her face brings joy to the hearts of pilgrims. The icon is surrounded with precious fabrics and jewels. There are no solid details about the origin of the icon but tradition says that it comes from Russia and it is connected with the Russian Empress Catherine. This Empress visited the Holy Land after a miracle that was performed by the Mother of God. As a result of this, she gave her imperial clothing so that the Mistress of the World could be dressed in them. She also gave her jewelry so that they could be placed on the icon. She also directed that future empresses should not wear rubies so that henceforth this distinctive honor would only belong to the Queen of Heaven. This is the icon that this Muslim came to reverence when he arrived at the Church of the Birth of Christ late afternoon of Holy Monday. He naturally did not know how to speak Greek and the conversation with the monks was in Arabic.

This was unbelievable news that this Muslim brought to the monks. The monks offered him a small icon of the Panagia which he accepted with thanksgiving. He left the church quickly, just the way he arrived, but he then returned again in a few moments. He had forgotten that the Virgin Mary had also told him that while entering the church, he should see her friends on the columns of the church. The monks then took him to see the columns of the church which have icons of saints painted on them; some of these icons today are just shadows, some are blackened and others are completely faded. These are life size figures of the Saints of our Church. These are the friends of our Panagia.

After seeing the columns the Muslim again left quickly and has never again returned to the church. But the All-Holy One, the Mother of God and our Mother, through this miraculous occurrence came to show her support for us so that we will have patience, hope and consolation and also to assure us that: “Her Son will come again and He will gather up all those who are close to Him.” Let us, therefore, not dare to distance ourselves from Him, so that we can taste His salvation. Amen. 

What Do Saint Paisios and Other Saints Say About Aliens and UFOs

The question of extraterrestrial life and UFOs is a subject of intense fascination in the modern world. The Orthodox Church, through its contemporary Saints and Fathers, has addressed this topic with absolute clarity.

Saint Paisios the Athonite

When asked whether aliens exist, Saint Paisios was unequivocal:

“You should know that all of these are demonic things that take on various forms. There is no life on any other planet.”

According to the Saint, these phenomena are deceptive machinations of the evil one, taking advantage of human curiosity and spiritual distance from God.

Saint Porphyrios of Kafsokalivia

Saint Porphyrios shared the exact same spiritual perspective, emphasizing:

“All of these are imaginary, demonic things. There is no life on another planet. God created man on Earth, and it is here that the mysterious plan of Divine Economy is centered.”

Saint Gabriel, Fool-for-Christ (Georgia)

Saint Gabriel warned specifically about the role this deception will play in the end times:

“In the times of the Antichrist, people will expect salvation from Space. This will be the Devil's greatest trick. Humanity will seek help from aliens, unaware that they are actually demons.”

Fr. Seraphim Rose

The American Orthodox monk and author Fr. Seraphim Rose, in his famous book “Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future”, thoroughly analyzed the UFO phenomenon. He explained that:

• Experiences of alien encounters display the exact same characteristics as demonic delusions and spiritual deceptions described in the Patristic tradition of the Holy Fathers.
• The ultimate goal of these phenomena is to detach humanity from faith in Jesus Christ and to foster a new, false "cosmic religion."

Key Conclusions

From the Orthodox Christian perspective:

1. Uniqueness of Earth: Mankind was created as the crown of Creation on Earth, where God Himself incarnated in Jesus Christ.
2. Spiritual Deception: Unexplained aerial phenomena or "alien encounters" are spiritual illusions and demonic manifestations adapted to our technological age

Όταν η ψυχή βρίσκεται στα όρια της αιωνιότητας When the Soul Stands at the Threshold of Eternity

When the Soul Stands at the Threshold of Eternity

🇬🇷 ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ

Υπάρχουν στιγμές κατά τις οποίες ο άνθρωπος βρίσκεται πολύ κοντά στο τέλος της επίγειας ζωής του και η αντίληψή του φαίνεται να αλλάζει με τρόπο βαθύ και μυστηριώδη.

Στην Ορθόδοξη πνευματική παράδοση, αλλά και σε πολλές προσωπικές αφηγήσεις ανθρώπων που βρέθηκαν κοντά στον θάνατο, αναφέρεται ότι ο άνθρωπος μπορεί να βιώσει μια ιδιαίτερη κατάσταση συνείδησης. Σαν να βρίσκεται ανάμεσα σε δύο πραγματικότητες: στον κόσμο που γνωρίζουμε και σε μια άλλη, αόρατη πραγματικότητα.

Μέσα από τέτοιες μαρτυρίες περιγράφονται οράματα αγγέλων, φωτός και αγαπημένων προσώπων που έχουν ήδη φύγει από αυτή τη ζωή. Άλλοι άνθρωποι αναφέρουν σκοτεινές παρουσίες, φόβο ή την αίσθηση μιας πνευματικής πάλης.

Δεν είναι εύκολο για τον άνθρωπο να γνωρίζει με βεβαιότητα τι ακριβώς συμβαίνει σε αυτές τις κρίσιμες στιγμές. Για τον πιστό, όμως, η στιγμή του θανάτου δεν θεωρείται απλώς το τέλος, αλλά ένα πέρασμα από την πρόσκαιρη ζωή προς την αιωνιότητα.

Ίσως γι’ αυτό ο άνθρωπος που βρίσκεται στα όρια της ζωής να φαίνεται πως αντιλαμβάνεται πράγματα που οι γύρω του δεν μπορούν να δουν. Και ίσως αυτό που βλέπει η κοπέλα αυτή τη στιγμή να είναι, για εκείνη, μια πραγματικότητα που βρίσκεται πέρα από τα όρια της δικής μας αντίληψης.

Ας μην ξεχνάμε, όμως, ότι μπροστά στο μυστήριο του θανάτου χρειάζεται πάντοτε προσευχή, ταπείνωση και σεβασμός. Δεν γνωρίζουμε όλα τα μυστήρια του Θεού· γνωρίζουμε μόνο ότι η ζωή του ανθρώπου δεν εξαντλείται σε όσα βλέπουν τα μάτια μας.

«Κύριε, στα χέρια Σου παραδίδω την ψυχή μου.»

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There are moments when a person comes very close to the end of earthly life and their perception seems to change in a profound and mysterious way.

In Orthodox spiritual tradition, as well as in many personal accounts of people who have come close to death, there are descriptions of a particular state of consciousness. It can seem as though the person is standing between two realities: the world we know and another, invisible reality.

Such accounts sometimes describe visions of angels, light, and beloved people who have already departed this life. Others describe dark presences, fear, or the feeling of a spiritual struggle taking place around them.

It is not easy for us to know with certainty what exactly happens during these critical moments. For a believer, however, death is not simply regarded as an ending, but as a passage from temporary earthly life toward eternity.

Perhaps this is why a person standing at the threshold of life may appear to perceive things that those around them cannot see. And perhaps what this young girl is seeing at this moment is, for her, a reality beyond the limits of our own perception.

Yet, before the mystery of death, we should always respond with prayer, humility, and reverence. We do not know all the mysteries of God; we know only that human existence cannot be reduced to what our physical eyes are able to see.

“Lord, into Your hands I entrust my soul.”

The Hour of the Triumph of Orthodoxy Is Near

Let us remember that there are not only natural laws, but also spiritual laws, which govern the spiritual life of man.

Therefore, the wrath of God cannot be confronted through compromises and alliances with sin—for such compromises only bring greater wrath—but through sincere repentance, a return to God, and the keeping of His holy commandments.

Elder Sophrony of Essex, speaking in 1993 about the union of the Churches, is reported to have said, in accordance with the tradition also associated with Saint Paisios:

“The union of the Churches is difficult, if not impossible, for those who speak of the union of the Churches without knowing the mentality of the heterodox or the level of Orthodoxy.”

Saint Paisios, possessing a profound understanding of these matters, advised the faithful to remain restrained and vigilant. For, according to this tradition, a time will come when the Lord will reveal Saint Mark of Ephesus, and then our brothers who have been scandalized and troubled will be gathered together, so that they may confess the Orthodox faith, strengthen the Holy Tradition, and bring great joy to our Mother, the Holy Orthodox Church.

Within this tradition, there is also a reference to a truly Orthodox Council, which some associate with the expectation of an Eighth Ecumenical Council.

A related prophecy is also attributed to Saint Nilus the Myrrh-streaming:

“Then the Eighth Council will take place, and they will choose the good from the evil, that is, Orthodoxy, just as the farmer separates the chaff from the wheat. And afterwards there will be peace among the people for a little while, but again they will turn towards evil…”

True peace in the world cannot be established without Christ, the only true Peacemaker, nor without the living and unadulterated teaching of the Orthodox Church.

Throughout the centuries, despite the great trials it has endured, Orthodoxy has never ceased to proclaim the truth of the Gospel. According to the prophetic traditions attributed to various saints, after great trials and wars there may come a period of particular spiritual renewal and a widespread return to the Orthodox faith.

Saint Cosmas of Aetolia, according to traditions attributed to him, speaks of a great and general war, after which significant changes will take place.

Such a period has been described as an “awakening” or “renewal of Orthodoxy”—a brief but particularly radiant period during which many people may return to the faith, seek the truth of Christ, and turn towards the Church.

Yet spiritual vigilance must never cease. For, as Orthodox tradition teaches, man is always in danger of being drawn once again towards passions, sin, and evil.

Therefore, the greatest hope of the Christian does not lie in human predictions or worldly events, but in Christ Himself.

“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”

Orthodoxy does not fear trials. It continues through the centuries with faith, patience, and hope, having Christ as its guide and Holy Tradition as its sacred inheritance.

The hour of spiritual renewal may be drawing near.
Our duty, however, remains the same: repentance, prayer, faith, and love for Christ.

The Little Rosa

A narration attributed to Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou

“I had an incident involving a very good young woman who came to me and confessed what had happened to her. I told her to give her daughter a particular name.

Why?

Because this woman had had an abortion when she was a university student in France.

Later, she came to Cyprus and found a job. She met another man in Cyprus and became pregnant, even though she was not married. The man told her, ‘I am not going to marry you. I never promised you marriage.’

She said that she was at home, sitting and crying. She was reading something when she suddenly saw a little girl, about twelve or thirteen years old. The girl was wearing beautiful pink clothes.

‘The color is significant,’ he said. ‘I mention it for a reason.’

The little girl was walking back and forth in front of her.

The woman asked her:

‘How did you get into the house? Who are you?’

The girl replied:

‘Mom, don’t you remember me?’

‘Mom?’ the woman said.

‘Yes. You are my mother.’

‘But why?’ the woman asked. ‘Do I have a daughter?’

‘Yes, you have a daughter. Have you forgotten that you were in France, studying there, and that you killed me, Mom?’

The woman replied:

‘But, my child, you are not dead. You are alive.’

The girl answered:

‘I am in Heaven. This is how I am now.’

‘Do you hear me?’

And then the little girl said:

‘And I don’t want you to do the same thing to my brother.’

As she said this, she pointed toward the woman’s belly.