Saint Paisios (2026)
The story of Saint Paisios, or else known as Arsenios Eznepidis. After being uprooted from Farasa of Cappadocia as refugees, the family of young Arsenios settles in Konitsa, Epirus where he grows up with his mother and grandmother, who inherit to him their deep faith in Christ as well as their love for all people. Fast forward to many years later, his time in Mounth Athos and his move to Filotheos monastery play a catalytic role in his religious journey. Eventually, he sends a photograph of himself to his mother, bidding her farewell and telling her that from then on the Virgin Mary will be his mother. He no longer signs using the name Arsenios, but Paisios.
Cast
- Νικήτας Τσακίρογλου - Saint Arsenios the Cappadocian
- Προκόπης Αγαθοκλέους - Saint Paisios
- Παΐσιος Έξαρχος - Young Arsenios
- Δημήτρης Ξανθόπουλος - Prodromos Eznepidis
- Χριστίνα Παυλίδου - Evlogia Eznepidi
- Σμαράγδα Σμυρναίου - Christina Chatzi
- Δρόσος Σκώτης - Prodromos Kortsinoglou
- Δέσποινα Γκάτζιου - Kyra-Despina
- Γιώργος Αρμένης - Elder Kyrillos
- Γιάννης Στάνκογλου - Shepherd Thodoros
Themes
Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Unwavering Faith and Hope, Religious Fundamentalism and Social Conflict
Keywords
faith, christianity, greece, religion, christian faith, history
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Saint Paisios about?
- The story of Saint Paisios, or else known as Arsenios Eznepidis. After being uprooted from Farasa of Cappadocia as refugees, the family of young Arsenios settles in Konitsa, Epirus where he grows up with his mother and grandmother, who inherit to him their deep faith in Christ as well as their love for all people. Fast forward to many years later, his time in Mounth Athos and his move to Filotheos monastery play a catalytic role in his religious journey. Eventually, he sends a photograph of himself to his mother, bidding her farewell and telling her that from then on the Virgin Mary will be his mother. He no longer signs using the name Arsenios, but Paisios.
- Who directed Saint Paisios?
- Saint Paisios was directed by Στάμος Τσάμης.
- Who stars in Saint Paisios?
- Saint Paisios stars Νικήτας Τσακίρογλου, Προκόπης Αγαθοκλέους, Παΐσιος Έξαρχος, Δημήτρης Ξανθόπουλος, Χριστίνα Παυλίδου, Σμαράγδα Σμυρναίου.
- What genre is Saint Paisios?
- Saint Paisios is a Drama, History film.
- What are the themes of Saint Paisios?
- The themes of Saint Paisios include: Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Unwavering Faith and Hope, Religious Fundamentalism and Social Conflict.