The Appearance of Saint Iakovos Tsalikis in a Photograph 11 Months After His Death

By Dr. Stylianos Papadopoulos

This photograph which is being published for the first time in the pages of this edition [Μακαριστός Ιάκωβος Τσαλίκης, 5th edition, published in 2000] was taken in the cell of the late Elder Iakovos eleven months after his death.

The Cypriot Hierodeacon who took it wasn't able to visit the late Elder while he was alive, so he wanted to take a picture of his cell.

And - O the miracle! - when the film was developed, everyone was amazed to see the form of the late Elder.

The letter of the journalist-writer, Mr. M.G. Michaels, who informed us of this miracle, is published below:

The Picturesque Chapel of the Holy Seven Martyrs in Sifnos

One of the 365 churches of the Greek island of Sifnos is the picturesque Chapel of the Holy Seven Youths of Ephesus, more popularly known as the Chapel of the Holy Seven Martyrs. It is built on a cliff, on the eastern corner of the castle, amid the old capital of the island known as Kastro, with its ruins of the acropolis of ancient Sifnos and its famous medieval town. Many couples get married in this chapel.

Rare Photo of the Reposed St. Paisios the Athonite

Romfea.gr has published a rare photo of the reposed St. Paisios the Athonite (+ July 12, 1994) from his funeral at the Holy Monastery of Saint John the Theologian in Souroti, shortly before his burial.

Photo: People Light Candles in Caves Near the Mar Saba Monastery

People light candles in small caves near the Mar Saba Monastery in the Judean desert, east of the Palestinian West Bank city of Bethlehem, Dec. 18, 2014. The Greek Orthodox monastery, which was built in the fifth century AD, currently houses some 20 monks and has been occupied almost continuously since it was founded, which, according to the Web site of Israel's tourism ministry, makes it one of the oldest inhabited monasteries in the world.

Source - Photo Credit: REUTERS/Ammar Awad

The Respect Bees Have for the Face of St. Prophyrios of Kavsokalyva

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A Shocking Photo of the Archangel Michael of Mantamados

By John Henry Linardos

Above can be seen two photographs of the same icon of the Archangel Michael from the Monastery that honors his name in the village of Mantamados in Lesvos. But there is a very big difference between the two! In the top photo of the Archangel his mouth is open, while in the bottom photo his mouth is closed just as can be seen daily when pilgrims visit to venerate it in the sacred church. What happened?

The top photo was taken about twenty years ago by a pilgrim who went to venerate the icon. As he was waiting in line for his turn, which can be experienced on a daily basis due to the large crowds, a woman in front of him was praying with tears in her eyes to the holy Archangel to help her with a certain problem she was going through. Suddenly all the attendees were amazed when they saw the mouth of the Archangel open as if he was speaking to her.

The above mentioned pilgrim, since he had a photo camera with him, immortalized this shocking event with a snapshot. It was an awesome miracle of the Archangel that shocked all the bystanding pilgrims, and it continues to shock all those who see the photo and hear about the miracle.

This holy icon of the Archangel Michael of Mantamados is embossed, made of earth and the blood of monks slaughtered by pirates during a raid and plunder of the Monastery, made in the image of the Archangel as was seen in a vision by the only surviving monk.

This dual photograph was given to me by a good friend and brother in Christ, John Kampouropoulos, a Pharmacist by profession in Athens who is a native of Mytilene. When he moved to Valyra in 1994, this photograph disappeared in his packages of files and books. Despite my frustrating efforts to find it, it became impossible to find.

Suddenly a few days ago, on the feast of the Holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, it was found in a place I did not expect to find it, right in front of me! Chance? Let everyone interpret this as they like. That which interests me is to make known this wonderful event to all: believers, unbelievers and to "actors" of atheism.

Source: Translated by John Sanidopoulos.

Photo of a Cliff-Dwelling Ascetic Near the Peak of Mount Athos

This ascetic of Mount Athos is named Monk Jan Luka. He has made his home on a cliff 50 meters from the peak of Mount Athos. This photo was taken on August 15, 2012 (O.S.). (Source)

A Meteor Shower Above Meteora (photo)

The two bright meteors flashing through this night skyscape from August 7 are part of the ongoing Perseid meteor shower. In the direction indicated by both colorful streaks, the shower's radiantin the eponymous constellation Perseus is at the upper right. North star Polaris, near the center of all the short, arcing star trails is at the upper left. But also named for its pose against the sky, the monastery built on the daunting sandstone cliffs in the foreground is part of Meteora. A World Heritage site, Meteora is a historic complex of lofty monasteries located near Kalabaka in central Greece.

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