"Elder Joseph of Vatopedi – The Paragon of Love."
Elder Joseph smiled an hour and a half after his passing, and his smile broadened during his funeral service.
The book is written by Kostas Panagopoulos, a younger generation author, who reflects on modern daily life inspired by the life and teachings of the blessed Elder Joseph of Vatopedi. This is precisely what makes the book stand out and be able to reach younger readers.

He himself said: "Light is not born with words, shapes, or pretenses. Light is light. It is virtue. It is kindness. It is faith. It is love. If these are upon us, then even in silence, we speak." The greatest gift of the Elder was that he knew perfectly how to conceal his holiness. However, he was betrayed by his presence, his speech, his sob, the depth of his Orthodox theology, and his emotion.

He loved greatly. He wept greatly. He endured much. He is Elder Joseph of Vatopedi, the paragon of love, the great one of asceticism, the great one of patience in the face of sorrows in a life of practical humility and lifelong unseen over-offering in every uniquely valuable contribution of his.