Ephraim of Arizona

Geronda Ephraim of Arizona and Philotheou (Greek: Γέροντας Ἐφραὶμ Ἀριζόνας-Φιλοθειτης; June 24, 1928 – December 7, 2019) was a revered Greek Orthodox hieromonk, Athonite elder, and archimandrite in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America under the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople. He became well known for his extensive spiritual guidance (such as his emphasis of the Jesus Prayer) in Greece and especially in America by spreading Athonite monasticism and the Orthodox faith in America. Many of his followers would seek out his guidance in the form of confession. His spiritual father is Saint Iosif (Joseph) the Hesychast, canonized by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople.