This volume marks the beginning of the collaboration between Athos Publications and Squadron Leader Nikolaos A. Zournatzoglou, who notes in his preface: "The history of my entire effort, the fruit of which is this book, is as follows: I met the late Elder Paisios in 1988. In the years that followed, hearing pilgrims and Athonite fathers narrate various personal experiences about the God-bearing Elder, I felt the need to gather these testimonies. With fervent heart, I began the collection, which was arduous, as it required a lot of time and frequent travels to the places of residence of those who offered to give their testimonies. Very soon, even at the beginning of my research, I realized the spiritual treasure hidden in the testimonies of the pilgrims. For in each testimony one finds answers to various concerns, while at the same time they prepare us, strengthen us, and encourage us for the future, which the Elder repeatedly emphasized we would experience."