Elder Joseph the Hesychast Orthodox Icon
Elder
Joseph the Hesychast was a monk and elder on the Holy Mountain and
reposted in 1959. As a true ascetic he became the spiritual father, and
grandfather, of many modern elders, including elders Ephrem of
Philothou and Joseph of Vatopedi.
"It is now, when grace departs, and not when grace is present, that you show you love Christ." Elder Joseph