The Path to Eternity Passes Through Confession, Almsgiving, and Renunciation of Greed: the Teachings of Father Pimen Vlad From Mount Athos

A profound and wise exhortation comes from Father Pimen Vlad, a resident of Mount Athos, who reminds believers that earthly existence is only a stage of preparation for eternal life. In a warm but penetrating tone, the father speaks about the meaning of salvation, the role of holiness, the power of confession, and the need to live with hearts open to our neighbor and to God. The father starts from a popular expression from Moldova – “I saved thi…