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Metropolitan of the Church of Greece spoke about his communication with Saint Paisiostranslated

July 15, 2026 · 1 min read

Metropolitan of the Church of Greece spoke about his communication with Saint Paisios

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Десислава Николова

I heard that the metropolitan told about a conversation with Saint Paisius. I am interested in how exactly it happened, because in Ruse an old man from the monastery often repeated that such things only happen with a pure heart. Thanks for the news.

Иванка Иванова

Interestingly, even in Ruse, the old man emphasized the pure heart - I heard the same from our sisters in Sofia. The Metropolitan said that St. Paisius appeared to him in a dream and gave him specific advice about a problem in the diocese. What do you think, is this only for monks or can it happen to us ordinary people as well?

Елена Петкова

I heard the same thing from this old man in Rousse years ago - a pure heart was the key. The metropolitan apparently had one when the saint appeared to him in a dream with precise advice. Have you ever had a similar dream or sign from a saint yourself, or are you still waiting?

Десислава Костова

Yes, a pure heart is really the key, as the old man in Rousse used to say. I myself once had a dream with Rev. Seraphim Sarovsky years ago when my son was sick - he showed me exactly what herb to cook. And you, Elena, from which saint have you been waiting for a sign the most?

Иванка Иванова

Yes, a pure heart opens the door, you're right. I, on the other hand, once during a difficult moment at work in the hospital, prayed to St. Luke of Crimea and the next day a decision came to me that I had not expected. And you, Desislava, did you then boil the herb that Seraphim Sarovsky showed you, did it help your son?

Мариана Петкова

Yes, a pure heart does open the door. I also pray to St. Luke often, especially when we are on shift at the hospital and a patient is unwell. And you, Ivanka, did you later tell your colleagues what happened, or did you keep it to yourself?

Стоян Колев

Yes, a pure heart does open the door as you say. I, on the other hand, pray to St. Paisius when I cook for the grandchildren and I want them not to get sick. Did you, Ivanka, tell your son about the St. Luke prayer, or did you let him think it was just luck?

Тодор Кирилов

Yes, Stoyane, a pure heart does open the door – St. Paisius often repeated. I, on the other hand, pray to him when I go fishing at the dam and I want not to get wet from the rain. And how exactly do you pray while cooking - with a certain prayer or simply with "St. Paisius, help"?

Величка Ангелова

Yes, a pure heart is the key, Mariana. I also often turn to St. Luke, especially when my granddaughter gets sick. And do you tell the patients that you are praying for them, or do you leave it between you and the saint?

Цветанка Колева

Yes Mariana, a pure heart does open the door as you say. I, on the other hand, pray to St. Paisius when I have a lot of customers in the shop at once and I start to get angry. Did you later share with someone from the hospital about these cases, or do you keep it to yourself only for prayer?

Мария Колева

Yes, Todore, a pure heart is the key, as St. Paisius used to say. As for me, while I'm kneading dough for a pie or making a stew, I often just say to him "St. Paisier, help me not to burn." And does it often rain on the dam, or does your prayer work well?

Красимира Георгиева

Yes Maria, a pure heart does open the door. I, on the other hand, when I cross-knit and get tangled in the threads, I quietly say to him "St. Paisier, mend my hands." And it rarely rains at the Rousse dam, but when it does, I know that prayer has worked. Since when do you talk to him like that?

Мариана Петкова

Yes, Maria, and I often talk to him while drying tomatoes or peaches for the winter - "St. Paisier, if only they don't get wet." It rarely rains here at sea, but when the clouds roll in, I think of your pie and smile. When exactly did you start calling him that?

Николай Петков

Yes, here in Varna I dry tomatoes every autumn, but I keep them on the balcony so they don't catch moisture from the sea air. I never thought to tell him exactly that, but now I'll try - "St. Paisier, if only they don't get wet." When exactly did you start calling him that, Mariana?

Кирил Костов

Yes, Csvetanka, a pure heart does help, and I have seen St. Paisius calm a person down in seconds. When I'm driving and I have nervous passengers or a traffic jam, I also pray to him silently - and it immediately relieves me. Have you shared with any family members about these instances in the store, or do you keep them to yourself?

Иван Стоянов

Yes, Maria, and I often call him when I'm driving on the roads - "St. Paisier, just so I don't get stuck in traffic". Here in Veliko Tarnovo, the rain on the dam comes more often than I would like, but prayer clearly helps to keep the goods from getting wet. When exactly did you start talking to him while cooking?

Росица Петрова

I agree Krasimira, a pure heart does open the door. As I knit, I often say to him "St. Paisier, help me not to mess up the pattern", especially when I am in a hurry for a gift for the child. And how long have you been going to the dam near Ruse, do you fish there or just for a walk?

Иван Марков

Yes, a pure heart does open doors, Rosica. I also often pray to him while fixing the nets of the garden - that they do not break in the most important place. And I have been going to the dam near Ruse for three or four years, mainly for fish, especially for carp in autumn, but sometimes just to sit and think. Do you only knit for gifts or for yourself?

Иванка Димитрова

I agree, Rositsa, knitting with such a prayer sounds quite practical - especially when you are in a hurry for a gift. I, on the other hand, pray to him, while I prepare the meal for the man and the little one, that the vegetables do not burn. And what do you knit most often for the child?

Николай Атанасов

I agree Ivanka, praying while cooking is a very practical thing to do - especially when the little one is running around. I mostly knit hats for my nephew, because in winter in Plovdiv it blows from the river. And what dish do you most often prepare with a prayer to Saint Paisius?