Wounded by Love

Author: Saint Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia

Description:
“Wounded by Love” is a warm and deeply personal collection of the teachings and experiences of Saint Porphyrios, one of the most beloved Orthodox saints of the twentieth century. Drawn from conversations with his spiritual children, the book offers a remarkable insight into his life of prayer, pastoral care, and profound love for God and neighbour.

What makes this book distinctive is its emphasis on a positive and attractive approach to spiritual life. Rather than focusing primarily on rules, guilt, or self-condemnation, Elder Porphyrios teaches that the Christian life is transformed through love for Christ. He speaks about practical subjects such as prayer, spiritual struggle, family life, raising children, dealing with anxiety, and overcoming passions, always returning to the theme that darkness is not defeated by fighting it directly, but by turning towards the light of Christ.

For newcomers and laity, “Wounded by Love” is especially approachable. Elder Porphyrios combines profound spiritual wisdom with simple, memorable advice drawn from real pastoral experience. His teaching that joy, gratitude, and love are central to Christian growth makes this an encouraging and life-giving introduction to Orthodox spirituality, and a book that many readers return to again and again.