Ephraim of Arizona

Geronda Ephraim of Arizona^[a] (Greek: Γέροντας Ἐφραὶμ Ἀριζόνας; 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 in Greece and especially in America by spreading Athonite monasticism and the Orthodox faith in America. He guided thousands of souls in confession, monastics and lay-people, and taught the importance of the Jesus Prayer. His spiritual father is Saint Iosif (Joseph) the Hesychast, canonized by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople.