I’ve been to the monastery the elder built in Arizona

[Mary Naeem]

—You are fortunate to be acquainted with Elder Ephraim of Philotheou. Tell us about your impression…

—I’ve been to the monastery the elder built in Arizona1 a few times. I’ve also visited other monasteries in the U.S. opened by Elder Ephraim of Philotheou (there’s twenty in all).

I’ve had the opportunity to speak with him a few times. I didn’t know St. Paisios or St. Porphyrios, but I’m happy that the Lord deemed me worthy of the chance to meet Elder Ephraim.