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[[Image:Aimilianos.jpeg|thumb|left|Commonly available image of The Elder Archimandrite Aimilianos from Internet]]The Right Reverend Elder [[Archimandrite]] '''Aimilianos (Vafeidis)''' is , [[monastic]], was the former [[abbot]] of [[Simonopetra Monastery (Athos)|Simonopetra Monastery]]from 1974 to 2000. (There are many variations on spelling his name in English—AmelianosAs a young [[monk]], Elder Aimilianos looked forward to a career as a foreign [[missionary]]. Assigned to a [[monastery]], the Elder experienced a spiritual crisis from which he emerged a man, Aemilianossupremely energized, etcand dedicated to revitalization of monastic life.)
== See also Life==*Alexandros Vapheides was born in Piraeus, Greece, in October 1934. His higher level education began with his studies at the University of Athens where he received, in 1959, a degree in theology. His intentions were to enter the [[Holy Orders]], become a [[priest]], and then become a foreign missionary. After consulting with his friend [[Cenobium Anastasios (Yannoulatos) of the Annunciation Albania|Anastasios Yannoulatos]] (Ormylianow Archbishop of Albania), who supported his intention, Chalkidiki)but thought he should prepare for this work by spending time at a monastery. Yannoulatos had him contact the [[Bishop]]of Trikala, who he thought would initiate the young Alexandros into a monastic life.
With his fame as well as the natural attraction of Meteora many tourists came, adding to the pressures on the community. As life at Meteora became increasing difficult under the pressures of tourism, an opportunity arose when the governing body of [[Mount Athos]] invited him and his community of monks and [[novice]]s, in 1983, to repopulate the ancient [[Simonopetra Monastery (Athos)|Monastery of Simonopetra]], that under the charismatic elder the organization and structure of life of which was dramatically altered. Elder Aimilianos also founded, in 1974, Panagia Philanthropini, a Center for Social Advancement and Medical Prevention and Research, (Our Lady, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Who Loves Humankind) that is located in northern Greece, near the town of Ormylia, Chalkidike. The center functions as an adjunct to the [[Cenobium of the Annunciation (Ormylia, Chalkidiki)|Sacred Convent of the Annunciation of the Mother of God]], a large monastic community with over 120 [[nun]]s from various nations—the majority of whom hold university degrees. The convent is a dependency of the Monastery of Simonos Petras on Mount Athos. Elder Aimilianos retired as abbot in 2000. ==Source==*[http://elderaimilianos.blogspot.com/ Elder Aimilianos of Simonopetra] ==Bibliography =='''In English'''* ''Spiritual Instruction and Discourses, Volume 1: The Authentic Seal''. By [[Archimandrite]] Aimilianos. Ormylia, Halkidiki: Ormylia Publishing, 1999. 400 pages. ISBN 9608560330. (Available in North America from [http://www.alexanderpress.com Alexander Press] or [http://www.alexiapublications.com/ Alexia Publications].) <ref>[http://abacus.bates.edu/~rallison/friends/reviews/1999reviews/discourses_fowden1999.htm FoMA book review] </ref> <ref> An excerpt from this book, ''Orthodox Spirituality and the Technological Revolution'' is available at [http://www.orthodoxytoday.org/articles5/AimilianosTechnology.php OrthodoxyToday.org] </ref>*''The Church At Prayer - The Mystical Liturgy Of The Heart''. By [[Archimandrite]] Aimilianos. ISBN: 960-518-251-3.* ''The Living Witness of the Holy Mountain: Contemporary Voices from Mount Athos''. Translated with introduction and notes by [[Hieromonk]] [[Alexander Golitzin|Alexander (Golitzin)]]. South Canaan, PA: St. Tikhon's Seminary Press, 1996. 311 pages. Price p/b £18.75. ISBN 1878997483. (Available in the UK from Orthodox Christian Book Service, 95 Spencer Street, Birmingham B18 6DA.) <ref> [http://abacus.bates.edu/~rallison/friends/reviews/1996reviews/golitzin_speake1996.htm FoMA book review] </ref>
* [http://www.fhc.org/ypsosis/holycrossmonastery/en/elder_sub13.html Last sermon of Archim. Aimilianos] at Holy Cross Monastery, Thebes, Greece.
'''In Greek (original texts)'''
* ΧΑΡΙΣΜΑΤΙΚΗ ΟΔΟΣ - ΕΡΜΗΝΕΙΑ ΣΤΟΝ ΒΙΟ ΤΟΥ ΟΣΙΟΥ ΝΕΙΛΟΥ ΤΟΥ ΚΑΛΑΒΡΟΥ. ISBN 9789605183585
* «Ασκητικά» ο Λόγος περί Νήψεως του Αρχ. Αιμιλιανού Σιμωνοπετρίτου, ερμηνεία στον Άγ. Ησύχιο (Prologue by Bishop Kallistos Ware) No . of Pages. 632. ISBN 9789605183028 == Biography ==* [http://www.stnina.org/journal/art/3.4.13 An Interview with Sister Aemiliane] of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Monastery, Thebes, Greece (''St. Nina Quarterly'', vol 3:4)
== Notes ==
==External links==
*[http://wwwelderaimilianos.ormyliacenterblogspot.grcom/ Website for Social Advancement, Disease Prevention & Medical Research - Panagia Philanthropi]*[http://www.fhc.org/ypsosis/holycrossmonastery/en/elder_sub3.html Extract from ''O Holy Mountain''Elder Aimilianos blog] by Fr Basil Pennington] (includes photo of Archim. Aimilianos)
*[http://www.orthodoxytoday.org/articles5/AimilianosTechnology.php ''Orthodox Spirituality and the Technological Revolution''] by Archimandrite Aimilianos, Posted: 28-Nov-05 on OrthodoxyToday.org
*[http://abacuswww.batesfhc.eduorg/~rallisonypsosis/friendsholycrossmonastery/reviewsen/1999reviews/discourses_fowden1999elder_sub3.htm FoMA book reviewhtml Extract from ''O Holy Mountain'']by Fr Basil Pennington (for a photo of Archim. Aimilianos)
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