Elder Ephraim's Discourse on the Family: "Why Marriages Are Not Successful Today"translated

With the participation of a large number of believers, on the afternoon of Sunday November 1, 2026, in the Holy Church of Agia Irini Galatsiou of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens, the spiritual speech of the Professor of the Holy Great Monastery of Vatopedi Elder Ephraim took place on the topic: "The spiritual life of the family". The event organized by "United Rome" was broadcast live by Pemptousia TV. During his speech, Elder Ephraim referred to the institution of the family and answered questions that concern modern couples. What is considered a successful marriage? Why doesn't he understand me? Why do we decide to divorce so easily?

Watch Elder Ephraim's speech as broadcast by the Pemptousia TV platform.

Elder Ephraim emphasized that in the sacrament of marriage we have the crowns and carry the "cross" that if we manage to reach the end we will have the Grace of God, and it takes patience, understanding and above all communication. In fact, the Elder shared a dialogue of Saint Paisios when a married believer complained to him, the Saint replied: "why don't you try to understand her?"

We must also, the Elder emphasized, understand...