Spiritual Advice and Exhortations of St. Porphyry Kavsokalivite for Child Education Cover Image

Sfaturi și îndemnuri duhovnicești ale Sfântului Porfirie Kavsokalivitul pentru educația copiilor
Spiritual Advice and Exhortations of St. Porphyry Kavsokalivite for Child Education

Author(s): Ioan C. Teşu
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Education, Family and social welfare
Published by: Editura Doxologia
Keywords: Saint Porfirios of Kavsokalivia; religious education; children; family; spiritual life;

Summary/Abstract: Saint Porfirios of Kavsokalivia was a blessed servant of God who received special gifts during his life, as an answer for his ascetical struggle and spiritual life. The study Advise and spiritual counsels of Saint Porfirios of Kavsokalivia concerning children′ education underlines some of his most important convictions. Education must start at a very young age and the most important role belongs to the parents, especially to the mother. At the base of education must be the Christian virtues: humbleness, love and faith. One should pay close attention to the prayer, which is the dialog between the individual and his Creator. The profound religious life of the parents has the most important significance in the art of mastering children education.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 05+08
  • Page Range: 68-86
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Romanian