The Idol of Self

Author: Elder Ioanikkios Kotsonis

Description:
”The Idol of Self” explores how the ego becomes a false “god” when a person centers life on their own desires, opinions, and self-importance. Kotsonis describes how this inward turn toward the self leads to spiritual distortion, feeding the passions and creating dissatisfaction and inner conflict. The book teaches that genuine spiritual growth becomes impossible so long as the ego dominates.

As a path of healing, Kotsonis emphasizes humility, repentance, and the deliberate dethroning of the ego through self-denial and sincere prayer. By breaking the “idol” of self-worship, the heart becomes free, open to grace, and capable of finding true peace and meaning in God rather than in the fluctuating demands of the self.

Purchase:
This book can be purchased directly from the website for the “Holy Transfiguration of Our Savior Monastery” in Sochos where Elder Ioannikios continues to pray:

https://www.immsohou.gr/product/the-idol-of-self/