Constantine Zalalas: The Essence of the Kollyvadic Spirit and Its Significance Today

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Lecture from the “Torches of Truth” Conference by Uncut Mountain Press The presenter, Mr. Constantine Zalalas, is an international speaker and retreat master for all Orthodox jurisdictions in the United States and abroad. He holds Masters (with honors) in Dogmatic Theology from the University of Thessalonica. He has published a number of pamphlets and books. His most recent publications include: In Search of the Truth (partnering with St. Anthony"s Monastery in AZ), Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, of On the Book of the Revelation by Archimandrite Athanasios Mitilinaios (fZoe Press), My Exodus from Roman Catholicism by Bishop of Nanzianzus Paul De Ballester and Tears of Repentance by Athanasios Katigkas. Mr. Constantine Zalalas was born on January 30, 1956, on the island of Kos in Greece and while in his early teens, immigrated to the United States with his family. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Millersville University of Pennsylvania in 1978. Mr. Zalalas is currently a member and a pastoral assistant of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where he resides with his family. In 1988, while on pilgrimage to the holy places of Greece, he met Archimandrite Athanasios Mitilinaios, the great elder, teacher and interpreter of the Holy Scriptures. Soon, with the blessing of the Elder, by God's grace, Constantine began translating and presenting the homilies of the elder. Today, over 200 one hour long teachings have been translated and are available on several web sites (www.saintnicodemos.com, www.pantocrator.gr ) and on the YouTube channel “Nicodemos Hagiorite.” The Conference, “Torches of Truth: the Kollyvades Fathers and Their Successors”, took place from December 5-6, 2024 in Florence, AZ. The conference speakers explored the lives, teachings and times of the Kollyvades Fathers of Mt. Athos and Greece (late 18th and early 19th centuries) and also looked at those who are "followers of the holy fathers" today -- their contemporary successors, including the holy Athonite Elder Ephraim of Philotheou and Arizona. The lectures and Q&A sessions were followed by a round-table discussion. The conference was held on the eve of the Memorial Service for Geronda Ephraim which took place at St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery on December 7th. It was a rare gathering and an exceptional opportunity! SPEAKERS • Archimandrite Nikodemos (Barousis) Western Baptism: The “Study” of Dorotheos Voulismas, St. Paisius Velichkovsky, and the Kollyvades Fathers • Archimandrite Gregorios (Estephan) "Following the Holy Fathers": The Chief Characteristic of an Orthodox Christian Then and Now • Archpriest Peter Heers Successors of the Kollyvades: St. Joseph the Hesychast and Ephraim of Philotheou and Arizona • Constantine Zalalas The Essence of the Kollyvadic Spirit and Its Significance Today —- The mission of OE is to present and support the Orthodox Christian Way, Truth, and Life, which is Christ Himself — guiding souls to communion in His Body, faithful to the teachings of the Holy Fathers. 👉 Become a YouTube Member for exclusive livestreams and videos, Q&A’s, book discounts, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChozbOPP6uOJ2UkiTZy-sgQ/join 🎥 New to Orthodoxy? Start here with our "Orthodoxy 101" playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCFiE3qfVkDisaFlaa38cO_iTvnpsUnhc 📚 Explore our full collection of Orthodox Christian books: https://www.uncutmountainpress.com 📝 Read our blog for weekly insights on Orthodox faith and tradition: https://www.orthodoxethos.com/blog ✉️ Questions? Contact us at: team@orthodoxethos.com #OrthodoxChristianity #ChurchFathers #HolyTradition #ChristianFaith #Orthodoxy