The Life and Wisdom of Saint Porphyrios. Porphyrios, a Greek monk and priest who died in 1991, stands in the long tradition of charismatic spiritual guides in the Eastern Church, which continues from the apostolic age down to figures such as Saint Seraphim of Sarov and Staretz Silouan in modern times. In this book he tells the story of his life, and in simple, deeply reflected, and profoundly wise words he expounds the Christian faith of today. This book was compiled after his death from an archive of notes and recordings of his reminiscences, conversations, and words of guidance, and was first published in Greek in 2003. Already a classic!