St. Kosmas' Prophecies on Constantinople's Liberation Explained by Elder Paisios

The post presents a series of prophecies attributed to St. Kosmas Aitolos concerning the future liberation of Constantinople, accompanied by interpretations from Elder Paisios the Hagiorite. The text lists several specific prophecies: "The red vests will drive the Turks from the City," whose meaning remains unknown though some speculate about uniform colors; "There will be so much blood spilled in the City that a three-year-old calf could swim in it," which Elder Paisios supplemented with a vision of a fierce battle between Russians and Europeans; "Armies will pass through the valley of Mouzini headed for Constantinople.

Let the women and children go to the mountains. They will ask you, 'Is the City far away?' Answer: 'It is near'. By answering that way, you will avoid much disaster." The Mouzini Valley is identified as located in Northern Epirus, now part of Albania but with a largely Greek population. Another prophecy states: "When you hear that a fleet is sailing in the Mediterranean Sea, know that the Constantinople question will soon be resolved," indicating naval involvement.

A further prophecy: "The armies will not even get halfway to the City when they will hear news that 'the desired' (Retaking Constantinople) has come." Elder Paisios also spoke about future events in Serbia and the division of Turkey, saying Europeans would create a Muslim state (Bosnia, Herzegovina) and later divide Turkey by supporting Kurdish and Armenian independence.

He referenced St. Arsenius of Cappadocia telling the faithful of Faras they would lose their fatherland but regain it. Another prophecy mentions a foreign army that does not know Greek but believes in Christ, asking "Where is the City?" Elder Paisios emphasized that Constantinople would be retaken without Greece's direct participation because the majority of Greek youth have become degraded, and God will arrange for others to take the City and give it to Greece. The post ends with a promotional offer for icons.