Corfu & Konitsa, Greece Plot: The family arrives in Greece, initially settling in Corfu and later moving to Konitsa. We see the struggle of the refugee: trying to build a home from nothing and facing prejudice from locals. Arsenios grows up working hard in the fields and learning carpentry. Despite the poverty, the household is rich in prayer. This episode establishes the temptation of worldly life—Arsenios is handsome, hardworking, and pursued by local girls—but feels a pull toward something higher.
The season concludes with his definitive move to Mount Athos in 1953, where he begins his life as a monk at and later Philotheou Monastery , eventually receiving the name Paisios . Agios Paisios- Apo ta Farasa ston Ourano- Season 1
FATHER STEPHANOS (awe in his voice) This one will not need to learn prayer. Prayer will learn him. Corfu & Konitsa, Greece Plot: The family arrives
plays Evlogia Eznepidi, the Saint's mother. Despite the poverty, the household is rich in prayer
is a historical-biographical Greek television series that chronicles the early life of Saint Paisios the Athonite. Directed by Stamos Tsamis and written by Giorgos Tsiakkas , the first season premiered on 10 February 2022 on Mega Channel in Greece and Alpha TV in Cyprus. Narrative and Plot
Agios Paisios, a renowned Greek Orthodox monk, has been a beacon of spiritual guidance and inspiration for countless individuals around the world. His remarkable life story, which spans from his humble beginnings in Farasa to his eventual rise to sainthood, is a testament to the transformative power of faith and devotion. The television series "Apo ta Farasa ston Ourano" (From Farasa to Heaven) brings to life the extraordinary experiences of this beloved spiritual leader, offering viewers a glimpse into the life and teachings of Agios Paisios.