Inside, families huddle. A small oil lamp. Yiannoula feeds Arsenios goat’s milk from a cloth.
The story begins in Farasa, Cappadocia, coinciding with the population exchange between Greece and Turkey. Little Arsenios is baptised by Saint Arsenios the Cappadocian just days before the family is forced to flee as refugees.
Through stunning cinematography and authentic set designs, the first few episodes immerse the viewer in the daily lives of the Farasiotes. We see a community sustained by its traditions, tightly knit around its spiritual father, Saint Arsenios the Cappadocian (played with immense gravity by Nikitas Tsakiroglou). It is Saint Arsenios who baptizes the infant Arsenios Eznepidis, prophetically naming the child after himself and predicting his future monastic path.
Prokopis Agathokleous delivers a transformative performance as the adult Arsenios, capturing both the human vulnerability and the serene, otherworldly aura of the future saint. Agios Paisios- Apo ta Farasa ston Ourano- Season 1
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As Fr. Paisios grows in his spiritual life, he begins to exhibit extraordinary gifts, including the ability to heal others. We see examples of his healing ministry and how it affects those around him. This episode explores the relationship between spiritual growth and the manifestation of spiritual gifts. Inside, families huddle
: The series begins in 1924 in Farasa, Cappadocia , coinciding with the population exchange between Greece and Turkey. Shortly before the village was abandoned, Arsenios was baptized by Saint Arsenios the Cappadocian , who named him after himself.
Agios Paisios: Apo ta Farasa ston Ourano Season 1 stands out as a masterpiece of Greek television. By seamlessly blending historical accuracy with a profound spiritual narrative, the series provides a powerful, moving portrait of a man who transitioned from the hardships of a refugee to becoming a beacon of light in the Orthodox world. If you'd like, I can provide more details on the following: in season 1. Where to find the series for viewing. The story of the second season and how it concludes.
: At age 12, instead of pursuing high school, Arsenios chooses to learn the trade of , wanting to follow the path of Christ as a worker. The Spiritual Spark The story begins in Farasa, Cappadocia, coinciding with
THEODORA Child, give me the baby. I will hold him for a mile.
The refugees settle in ; spiritual guide Father Arsenios passes away; the family eventually settles permanently in Konitsa , Epirus. 5-6