PHILOKALIA MINISTRIES

“Calumny is death to the soul.” — The Evergetinos ⸻ Synopsis/Reflection on Tonight’s Group on The Evergetinos Volume II  Hypothesis XLIX B-F A brother said to an elder, “Father, what is calumny?” The elder said, “Death.” The brother was troubled. “I did not strike anyone.” The elder said, “You struck your brother with your tongue.” Silence fell between them. The elder continued, “A man may fast. He may keep vigil. He may pray the Psalms all night. But if he speaks against his