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Elder Ephraim's tomb at Arizona monastery chapel
What the video says
The video presents a recitation of the Kyrie and Gloria from the Latin Mass. The Kyrie eleison is chanted three times, followed by the Christe eleison and a final Kyrie eleison. The Gloria then begins with the angelic hymn Gloria in excelsis Deo and continues through the full text praising God the Father, Jesus Christ the Only Begotten Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Key moments
- 0:00 Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, Kyrie eleison chanted in succession
- 0:35 Gloria in excelsis Deo begins with the angels' hymn and praise to God
- 0:35 Laudamus te, benedicimus te, adoramus te, glorificamus te, gratias agimus tibi
- 0:35 Address to Domine Deus, Rex caelestis, Deus Pater omnipotens
- 0:35 Address to Domine Fili Unigenite, Jesu Christe, Domine Deus, Agnus Dei
- 1:05 Qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis; suscipe deprecationem nostram
- 1:05 Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, miserere nobis
- 1:05 Quoniam tu solus Sanctus, tu solus Dominus, tu solus Altissimus, Jesu Christe, cum Sancto Spiritu in gloria Dei Patris. Amen.
The post describes the Chapel of Saint Menas at St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery in Arizona, founded by Elder Ephraim. The chapel contains Elder Ephraim's tomb. The text notes his life of prayer, repentance, and love for Christ continues to inspire many faithful. It includes a quotation attributed to Saint Seraphim of Sarov: "Acquire the spirit of peace, and thousands around you will be saved."
The post ends with a request that Elder Ephraim's prayers strengthen readers to seek the narrow path to the Kingdom of God. The post is credited as an original production of Prayer Orthodoxy and includes hashtags for Orthodoxy, Arizona, Elder Ephraim, Saint Menas, and Prayer.
Main points
- Chapel of Saint Menas located at St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery in Arizona
- Monastery founded by Elder Ephraim
- Elder Ephraim's tomb rests within the chapel
- Quotation from Saint Seraphim of Sarov about acquiring the spirit of peace
- Request for Elder Ephraim's prayers to strengthen the faithful