Aboon D'bashmayo - Lord's Prayer in Aramaic

Short but powerful prayers to the Mother of God Virgin Mary, our Lord Jesus Christ and the Angels, which have real value only if they are said with repentance, humility and deep faith. "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner" - "All the heavenly powers of the holy Angels and Archangels, intercede for us"

Quotes and teachings for the everyday life from Gerontissa Galaktia. Her teachings are simple and practical, yet distillations of holy wisdom and grace. Eldress' legacy and the testimonies of people who met her are collected in the new book about her life.

Elder Irodion was born in 1904 in Romania in the province Orntasest. His father, named Peter Mantouf, his mother Helen, was poor but honest people. Peter worked in the fields, tending sheep. God gave him a son, John. It was an innocent lad and pride. Tall, stocky, with bright blue eyes. He helped his father in sheep and grew along the fields. John had a strong religious physio. It was a peaceful character. He liked to hear stories about great hermits, who lived in caves and small huts.