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:In the same year, he published ''Holy Scripture and the Evil Spirits'', his first book.
*1961: Dcn Epiphanios was ordained to the priesthood in his thirtieth year, again in obedience to the canons, by Metropolian Ambrose of Eleutheropolis. As a living, he worked as an editor of the Astir publishing house. He served at a chapel of the Three Great Hierarchs in downtown Athens, fulfilling his wish to keep a quiet life; however, people flocked to him for guidance and spiritual comfort.
*1965: Fr. Epiphanios's "Open Letter to the Ecumenical Patriarch" is published in the December, 1965, edition of the Greek periodical, "The Three Hierarchs", condemning Patriarch Athenagoras of Constantinople's lifting of the anathemas against Rome. A translation of the letter appears in Alexander Kalomiros' "Against False Union," pages 111-114. Fr. Epiphanios continues to be one of the most outspoken critics of ecumenism throughout his life.
:Elder Epiphanios, aside from serving as a priest and confessor, also wrote twenty-two books and many articles in service to the Church. He was asked many times to become a bishop, but he refused the honour.
:Elder Epiphanios kept a strict rule of prayer, despite being in the middle of Athens and being constantly beset with pastoral work. He would, having read morning prayers, read the service of Matins along with the canons from the Menaion and the Paraklitiki. After this, he would study or write, then perform pastoral work until lunchtime. Instead of lunch, he would meet with people or speak on the telephone. At about 5pm, he would serve Vespers and a supplicatory canon. He then would go to his chapel and hear confessions, then would visit the sick and suffering in hospital. When he returned he would have people waiting for him or telephone calls to receive. After a late dinner, he would read Small Compline and the Akathist to the Mother of God. He would then attempt to sleep.
*1980: [[Philotheos (Zervakos)|Elder Philotheos]], Elder Epiphanios' spiritual father, reposed. Elder Epiphanios then went to Archimandrite [[Agathangelos (Michalidin)]] as his spiritual father.
*1982 Dec: Elder Epiphanios was diagnosed with pre-canceric gastrorrhagia and operated on. Three quarters of his stomach was removed. He had continued poor health and eventually was confined to his bed.
*1986: Fr. Epiphanios' "The Two Extremes: Ecumenism and Zealotry" is published, which condemns both Ecumenism and Old Calendarism. This continues to be an influential text for critics of Ecumenism who have chosen to struggle from within the visible boundaries of the Church, as opposed to "walling-off" from those who confess syncretistic Ecumenism.
*1989 Nov 10: Having arranged for his funeral and burial, and being spiritually prepared, Elder Epiphanios reposed at 58 years of age.
==Bibliography==
*Middleton, Herman A., 2004,"Elder Epiphanios of Athens: Life", in ''Precious Vessels of the Holy Spirit: The Lives & Counsels of Contemporary Elders of Greece'', 2nd edn., [[os:Protecting Veil Press|Protecting Veil Press]], Thessalonica, Greece. [http://www.protectingveil.com/available]
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