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Extending out from Northern Greece into the Aegean Sea are three peninsulas, one of which, Mount Athos, has been a monastic republic for over a thousand years. A pilgrimage to the Holy Mountain is a journey to the heart of Orthodox monasticism, and Father Spyridon takes us with him to hear words of ancient wisdom that may lead us into a deeper sense of God's presence. Father Ioakeim Oureilidis writes "This book is primarily a spiritual invitation through this paper object, that our Holy Mary, our Panagia, making good use of Fr Spyridon's skills and talents, extends to us all to visit her earthly home, the Holy Mountain, in order to be rejuvenated through faith and communication with the praying fathers and her grace."
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ FeedARead.com (August 26, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 214 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1788763939
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1788763936
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.49 x 8 inches
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Father Spyridon is an Orthodox priest serving in ROCOR in England. He has previously published a number of books of poetry and novels under his name in the world, Darren Bailey.

As an ordained priest Father Spyridon has focused on spiritual themes: Journey To Mount Athos, his first of these books, details his trip to the Holy Mountain where he encountered monks and hermits and was allowed access to a way of life few of us have encountered The follow up to this, Return To Mount Athos, describes his send trip to Athos, this time with his son.

Orthodoxy And The Kingdom of Satan has drawn most attention because of its exploration into the ways in which Satan is working to construct a One World Government through the institutions we see in today's world. It explains how many trends in modern culture, including Hollywood, ecumensim and the arms trade are being exploited to enslave us. Fr Spyridon spoke out about the sexual deviance in Hollywood long before the Harvey Weinstein case hit the media.

The Ancient Path is a series of reflections on various aspects of life using the Church Fathers as the starting point in which Father Spyridon identifies how far modern man has strayed from an authentic Christian view of the universe.

Trampling Down Death By Death explores various themes relating to death and resurrection. It is deeply hopeful book that brings the reader into a vivid sense of the full reality of God's purpose for us.

Fire On The Lips is his return to the novel. A young couple have a chance encounter with an Orthodox monk which develops into a life-long friendship. The book explores the reality of sainthood in the modern world and drawing on a number of real events takes the reader into the mystery of ancient spirituality. Sub-titled "Encounters With A Saint" it demonstrates that Christian holiness is as real today as it was in the deserts of Egypt sixteen hundred years ago.

Podvig is an allegorical story full of spiritual themes. This book is unsuitable for younger readers.

His most recent novel, Behind The Veil, depicts a man's descent into the horrors of the occult and the impact on his mind and soul.

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Adam Benedict
5.0 out of 5 stars This memoir contains both simplicity and depth
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2022
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This is the second memoir written by Fr. Spyridon Bailey on a journey to Mt. Athos, Greece. For this second journey, his adult joins him. Once again, Fr. Spyridon has a way of putting very beautiful pictures in your mind as you read his descriptions of the monasteries and the Greek towns and countryside. Moreover, he manages once again to capture powerful instruction and insights given to him by other Orthodox priests and monastics. I am very thankful to have read this during our Orthodox Lenten Season (2022). Worth a second read...just like the first memoir.
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5.0 out of 5 stars His humble honesty is refreshing and ~
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2018
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Especially for women who can not go ~a wonderful vicarious literary trip. His wife is a wise and generous woman clearly in the grace of Panagia herself who understands what Athos will mean to (and how the pilgrimage will heal and inspire) her husband and son. As a woman I am so grateful for this special hospital for men overseen by Panagia and for Fr Spyridon sharing the wisdom he receives there with us all.
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Ralph Hunt Sidway
4.0 out of 5 stars A worthy sequel to a modern classic on Athos
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2018
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Fr. Spyridon Bailey again weaves a delightful tale of travel to the Holy Mountain, punctuated by his picturesque descriptions of the monasteries and their environs, and highlighted by true pearls of spiritual wisdom from some of the monks encountered.

This Return is doubly endearing, as we are introduced to Fr. Spyridon’s son, Joseph, who brings his own questions to the fore, and prompts some meaningful reflections from Fr. Spyridon.

We are introduced to Fr. I early on, who shares many insights into Orthodox Christian spiritual life, and our pilgrims meet up later at Grigoriou Monastery with Fr. D, whom Fr Spyridon had spoken with on his first visit. Though not quite as ‘apocalyptic’ as their earlier conversation in ‘Journey to Mount Athos’, it is yet quite stirring and rewarding.

Fr Spyridon reveals these conversations and encounters in quite a subtle and engaging style, including later episodes in and around Thessaloniki, one of the many highlights of which is a trip to St John’s Monastery in Sourouti to venerate St Paisios the Athonite. Through a series of events, we are given a classic lesson both of the pilgrim’s need to enquire of the monasteries’ times that they are open to the public, and of how God’s providence works all to the good, in this case rewarding Fr. Spyridon and Joseph with an unforgettable shared experience as father and son.

Fr. Spyridon Bailey has by now well established himself as a trustworthy Orthodox Christian writer, solidly grounded in the living tradition of the timeless Church. His engaging English prose is alive with the Holy Spirit, exuding that precious ‘savor of Orthodoxy’, which is so rarely encountered in our darkening days. I have read and profited from several of his books now, and look forward to exploring his other titles. AXIOS and Many Years to Fr. Spyridon!
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Shakira
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2020
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A great follow up to Father Bailey's first pilgrimage to the Holy Mountain. Written as if he was talking to you it's a touching journey to read of his son and him.
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David E
5.0 out of 5 stars Another superb book about Orthodoxy
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2018
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If I could give this book more than five stars, I would. Father Spyridon's writing style draws you in and you feel part of the journey. His sharing of conversations reveals the depth of Orthodoxy that many desire, but few find.
This is for those who desire a deeper understanding of Orthodoxy and/or Mount Athos.
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Paulina
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2020
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I love listening to people's journey
Airzonias monostary is great to for women since we cannot go to my athos
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Walter A. Schartmann
5.0 out of 5 stars Mt Athos
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2019
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A well told story . I read it straight through. If one plans on going, it is a must read.
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Justin W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Return to Mount Athos
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2020
Having enjoyed Father Spyridon’s first travelogue about his trip to Mount Athos, this follow up book was a pleasure to read. His writing is simple yet detailed and allows you to paint a mental picture so as to travel along side him on his journey. Good read.
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Laymin
5.0 out of 5 stars A worthy sequel to the account of his first visit to Athos
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2020
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Having read Fr Bailey's account of his first visit to Athos I was delighted he had chosen to write about his second visit. The fact he had one of his sons with him added a fresh dimension.

The book mixes narrative account of their journey and problems with that and encounters with other pilgrims and monks at the monasteries, and a num at another location. At least one of his interlocuteurs used the sadly common tactic of raising up straw men to shoot at when considering the Church of Rome and Protestantism. Orthodoxy makes so much of being the only church true and loyal to the first century, itself suspect given several hundred years of the Oecumenical Councils, that it seems incapable of asking itself whether it is quenching the Holy spirit and failing to recognise what the Spirit is doing today. Is it treating as Holy Tradition, in a word Dogma, what should be seen as local and possibly temporal tradition fit for a season only?
That said Fr Bailey quickly realised that he should not seek to repeat his first visit but wait for what God had for him anew on this visit. And by being so open he was not disappointed. As before I relate to that atitude. On my 4 visits to the Lee Abbey Community in Devon, a truly thin ir liminal place, God has met with me in different ways for different purposes on each occaision. Wherever we seek a retreat or make a pilgrimage the lesson is Let Go and Let God.
A moving read
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Leonidas
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2018
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Another great book from Fr. Spyridon. I was wondering when a new one was coming out and here it is. This is the sequel to a previous book he wrote about his pilgrimage to Mount Athos. This is a book about his return but this time he is accompanied by one of his sons. Very enjoyable to read if you like his books and like to read about Mount Athos.
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haginodai sensei
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, honest account
Reviewed in Japan on July 31, 2021
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A trip of a lifetime: a pilgrimage to the centre of Orthodox life in Europe. The author’s second visit, this time with his son.
It was interesting to see how religious many people still are in Greece. Also interesting to see Orthodox Christians’ views on modern society. Most of us take it for granted as the norm, so it is refreshing to get a different point of view, one with a very long historical perspective.
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Jordan Redpath
4.0 out of 5 stars Mt Athos is very important for the world
Reviewed in Canada on May 27, 2021
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Very good book. Fr Spyridon is a good writer and it's a very fruitful book for its Orthodoxy and also a cozy book for the journey that Fr. Spyridon takes with his son.
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Jo
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written and a blessing to read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2019
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This is a beautifully written book - being mainly descriptive, both of events and of his own thoughts and reactions to them, Fr Spyridon allows us to tread his footsteps and generously to share his experiences, which some of us are not able to do first hand - it is a beautiful, thoughtful book which offers glimpses into the heart of Orthodoxy and insights into our journeys as Christians, striving to be followers of the Way. It is not the only book written by Fr Spyridon, and I believe I have been blessed by all those I have read so far. I loved reading this as a sequel to 'Journey to Mount Athos ', and following his experiences as he returned to the Holy Mount a second time, but this book can be read independently also. Thank you, Fr Spyridon, for sharing this with us
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