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Ephraim of Katounakia

Also known as Elder Ephraim of Katounakia · Evangelos Papanikitas

An Athonite hieromonk of Katounakia on Mount Athos, disciple of St Joseph the Hesychast and of Elder Nikephoros, renowned for his obedience and the prayer of the heart. He reposed at Katounakia in 1998.

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Born in Boeotia, 1912; reposed Feb 27, 1998. Distinct from Elder Ephraim of Arizona. Glorified by the Ecumenical Patriarchate in 2020.

Sources: OrthodoxWiki; Wikipedia; Mystagogy (Sanidopoulos); Ecumenical Patriarchate glorification (2020)