Saint Porphyrios Kavsokalivitis: Why We Should Not Fear the “Number of the Beast” and the Antichrist

In an era of global upheaval and excessive focus on eschatological predictions, the words of Saint Porphyry call for calm and trust in God. The saint’s spiritual legacy reminds believers of the priority of an inner connection with Christ over fear of external symbols. The reverend’s reflections are shared on the Romfea.gr portal at .

In his teachings, Elder Porphyrios emphasized that excessive concern about the “number 666” and the coming of the Antichrist distracts Christians from their true calling. According to him, instead of attributing magical power to satanic symbols, believers should focus on a living connection with God. The elder noted that “where Christ is present, there is no room for the Antichrist,” just as it is impossible to sit on a chair that someone else is already sitting on.

Saint Porphyrios also gave an instructive example involving documents, pointing out that the use of state symbols (such as the crescent moon on a Turkish passport) does not make a person a follower of the Antichrist. He criticized a narrow understanding of spirituality that limits the scope of the Gospel message and urged pastors to stop intimidating people, which causes them psychological problems and dependence on medication.

Ultimately, the elder asserted that the martyrs of the early centuries feared neither wild beasts nor fire, trusting only in the sign of the cross. “We are children of Christ, children of the Church, and we have nothing to fear,” the saint concluded, reminding us that the power of faith can transform any external threat into a spiritual experience.