The Mark of the Beast, Greece’s Citizen Card, and St. Paisios

Summary

The transcript discusses the Apostle's emphasis that everyone, regardless of social status, will face the same duress under the Antichrist's rule. It draws parallels with the pressures during the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting these events foreshadow the control and compulsion to come. The speaker warns about the economic and social exclusion for those without the 'Mark of the Beast,' citing current events in Greece as examples. The discussion extends to the technological advancements enabling such control, emphasizing the gradual nature of these developments and the potential for a global digital currency system tied to individual identification.

Takeaways

• 📜 The Apostle emphasizes that no one will be excluded from the universality of an event, suggesting a societal-wide impact.
• 🔗 The concept of the Antichrist's seal is introduced, highlighting its ability to affect all social classes, including the rich, poor, free, and slaves.
• 👤 Elder Athanasius discusses the Antichrist's success in placing a seal on everyone, regardless of gender, age, or social status, indicating a comprehensive control.
• 💉 The script draws parallels between societal pressures during the COVID-19 pandemic and potential future scenarios under the Antichrist, suggesting a pattern of coercion.
• 🏦 The Greek citizen card is mentioned as a contemporary example of a system that could be seen as a precursor to the biblical Mark of the Beast, affecting daily life and societal participation.
• 🛂 The card system in Greece is described as a potential model for future global systems, where access to basic services and societal functions is contingent on compliance.
• 🌐 The Elder warns against the gradual acceptance of such systems, cautioning that spiritual and societal compromises can lead to deeper entanglement in anti-Christian systems.
• 💼 The banking system and technology are identified as crucial components in the enforcement of the Mark, controlling access to buying and selling.
• 💳 The script predicts a future where a global or digital currency could be used to enforce the Mark, further centralizing control and compliance.
• 🔢 The Mark of the Beast is described as containing two numbers: a general number (666) and a specific individual account number, tying personal identity to the system of the Antichrist.

Q & A

What is the Apostle's approach to emphasizing the inclusivity of all people in society according to the transcript?

The Apostle emphasizes inclusivity by not just stating 'all will be,' but by listing specific social groups such as small and great, rich and poor, free and slaves, to stress that no aspect or group in society will be excluded.

How does the transcript describe the devil's method of compulsion?

The devil's method of compulsion is described as indirect, using social and governmental pressure to conform, which was exemplified during the COVID-19 pandemic where many people felt compelled to conform due to threats of losing jobs, households, or even their lives.

What is the significance of the 'Mark of the Antichrist' in the context of the transcript?

The 'Mark of the Antichrist' is a seal that will be placed on everyone regardless of their social status, and it represents a system of control where people will be compelled to submit under threat of death, unable to buy or sell without it.

How does the Greek 'citizen card' relate to the concept of the 'Mark of the Antichrist' as discussed in the transcript?

The Greek 'citizen card' is an all-in-one card that is being imposed on Greek citizens, which is similar to the 'Mark of the Antichrist' as it restricts access to societal functions without it, potentially foreshadowing a system that could lead to the biblical prophecy.

What does Elder Athanasias suggest about the future of the 'Mark of the Antichrist'?

Elder Athanasias suggests that the 'Mark of the Antichrist' will eventually be physically placed on the hand or forehead of individuals, indicating a gradual process of implementation rather than an immediate change.

What is the role of the banking system in the implementation of the 'Mark of the Antichrist' according to the transcript?

The banking system is crucial in the implementation of the 'Mark of the Antichrist' as it will be connected to the ability to buy and sell, essentially controlling access to the marketplace and society.

How does the transcript relate the current trend of digital currencies to the biblical prophecy?

The transcript relates digital currencies to the biblical prophecy by suggesting that these currencies, which are being introduced by central banks, could serve as a means of control similar to the 'Mark of the Antichrist,' potentially allowing for the exclusion of individuals from society electronically.

What does Elder Athanasia suggest about the possibility of buying and selling without the 'Mark'?

Elder Athanasia suggests that without the 'Mark,' individuals will not be able to buy or sell, highlighting the complete dependence on the system for basic transactions and societal participation.

What are the two numbers associated with the 'Mark of the Antichrist' as mentioned in the transcript?

The 'Mark of the Antichrist' will contain two numbers: a general number, which is 666, and a specific number, which is the individual account number granted by the international banking or financial system.

How does the transcript describe the gradual nature of societal control leading to the 'Mark of the Antichrist'?

The transcript describes the gradual nature of societal control as a process of incremental compromise, likening it to the 'boiling of the frog' analogy, where people are slowly accustomed to the system and its demands without realizing the implications until it's too late.

What is the spiritual implication of the 'Mark of the Antichrist' according to the transcript?

The spiritual implication of the 'Mark of the Antichrist' is that it represents a compromise and a submission to the system of the Antichrist, which goes against the teachings of the Saints and the principles of Orthodox Christianity.

Outlines

00:00

😨 Totalitarian Compulsion and the Antichrist's Seal

The speaker discusses the lengths the Apostle goes to emphasize that no one will be excluded from the Antichrist's influence. They draw parallels between the societal pressures during the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential for a future scenario where the Antichrist's mark is demanded for survival. The speaker suggests that the mark will be both a direct and indirect method of compulsion, similar to the societal pressures experienced during the pandemic. They also mention the Greek citizen card as a potential precursor to the mark, noting its potential to exclude individuals from societal functions if they do not comply.

05:03

😟 Spiritual Complications of the Greek Citizen Card

The speaker continues to explore the implications of the Greek citizen card, suggesting that it may be a forerunner to the Antichrist's system. They recount a conversation with a church warden about the moral and spiritual dilemma of accepting such a card, which is seen as a compromise by the Orthodox Christian community. The speaker also touches on the broader themes of centralization of power and the gradual tightening of societal control, likening it to the boiling of a frog, where the changes are so gradual that resistance is minimal.

10:05

😱 The Impact of the Antichrist's Mark on Commerce and Society

The speaker delves into the consequences of accepting or rejecting the Antichrist's mark, focusing on its impact on the ability to buy and sell. They predict a future where digital currencies and banking systems will be integral to enforcing the mark, effectively controlling access to the marketplace. The speaker also discusses the potential for technology to serve the Antichrist's system, including the use of identity cards that could be embedded in individuals, foreshadowing the biblical prophecy of the mark being placed on the right hand or forehead.

15:07

🤔 Reflections on Preparedness for the Antichrist's System

The speaker concludes by questioning the audience's preparedness for a system under the Antichrist, where one's ability to participate in commerce and society is contingent on accepting a mark. They ponder the implications of a world where digital currencies and banking systems are used to enforce obedience and consider the spiritual and practical challenges this presents. The speaker also speculates on the gradual implementation of such a system, suggesting that it may begin with less intrusive measures before evolving into the more direct and controlling mark described in the Book of Revelation.

Keywords

💡Seal of the Antichrist

The 'Seal of the Antichrist' refers to a mark or symbol that signifies allegiance to the Antichrist, as described in the Book of Revelation. The speaker emphasizes that this mark will be imposed on all people regardless of their social status, indicating a total and universal compulsion. The seal is a central theme, representing ultimate control and submission.

💡Compulsion

Compulsion refers to the act of forcing someone to do something. In the script, it is discussed as a method used by the Antichrist to enforce the mark, similar to the social and governmental pressure witnessed during the COVID-19 pandemic. This pressure will be both direct and indirect, pushing people to comply under threat of severe consequences.

💡Economic Nature

The economic nature of the compulsion refers to how the ability to buy or sell will be restricted to those who have the mark of the Antichrist. This economic control is a significant aspect of the predicted end-times scenario, demonstrating how financial dependence can be used to enforce compliance.

💡Citizens Card

The Citizens Card is a reference to a new identification system being implemented in Greece, which the speaker likens to a precursor of the Antichrist's mark. This card, which integrates various personal information and is essential for accessing state services, represents the incremental steps towards greater societal control.

💡Totalitarian Spirit

Totalitarian spirit describes a system of absolute control and authority. The speaker draws parallels between the described end-times scenario and totalitarian measures seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the loss of personal freedoms and the immense pressure to conform.

💡Centralization of Power

Centralization of power refers to the concentration of control in a single entity or system. The script discusses how the centralization of monetary and health systems globally could facilitate the implementation of the Antichrist's mark, making it easier to enforce widespread compliance.

💡Digital Currency

Digital currency is money in electronic form, controlled by central banks. The speaker warns that the introduction of digital currencies could enhance control over individuals' financial transactions, enabling the kind of economic compulsion described in the end-times prophecy.

💡Spiritual Compromise

Spiritual compromise refers to the gradual erosion of one's religious and ethical principles. The script warns that accepting systems like the Citizens Card could lead to spiritual compromise, drawing individuals deeper into a system opposed to their beliefs, eventually making it difficult to resist more significant demands such as the mark of the Antichrist.

💡Third World War

Third World War is mentioned as a prophesied event that may prevent the full implementation of totalitarian measures like the Citizens Card. This serves as a potential interruption in the progression towards the ultimate control system described in the script.

💡Technology and Control

Technology and control refer to the use of advanced technological systems to monitor and manage individuals. The script highlights how technological advancements, such as identity cards and digital currencies, are being leveraged to create a more controlled and monitored society, potentially leading to the fulfillment of the end-times prophecy.

Highlights

The Apostle emphasizes inclusivity, stressing that no societal group will be excluded from the duress of the Antichrist.

Elder Athanasias discusses the devil's method of compulsion, seen in the COVID-19 pandemic, where societal and governmental pressures led to widespread conformity.

The Antichrist will use both direct and indirect methods of compulsion, including economic measures that prevent buying or selling without the Mark.

Elder Athanasias predicted that the Mark of the Antichrist will be connected to an economic system, rendering it impossible to transact without it.

The implementation of a citizens card in Greece is seen as a precursor to the Mark of the Antichrist, with potential exclusion from societal functions without it.

Elder Father John warns against accepting the citizens card, predicting that it will not be fully implemented due to the outbreak of the third world war.

The gradual nature of societal control is likened to the boiling of a frog, where changes are incremental and may go unnoticed until it's too late.

Centralization of power and systems, such as monetary and health, is seen as a global trend moving towards the prophesied control by the Antichrist.

Elder Athanasia's prophecy about the impossibility of buying or selling without the Mark is compared to the current digital currency trends.

The potential for digital currencies to be used as a tool of control, allowing authorities to exclude individuals from society with the push of a button.

The Elder's description of the Mark containing two numbers, one general and one specific, aligns with modern banking practices and identification methods.

The current technological advancements are seen as a potential tool for the Antichrist's system of control, with the ability to incrementally restrict access to society.

The transcript discusses the spiritual implications of societal conformity and the challenges of maintaining faith in the face of global pressures.

The comparison between the citizens card in Greece and the prophesied Mark of the Antichrist raises questions about the moral and spiritual choices individuals may face.

The transcript calls for a serious consideration of the potential realities of the Antichrist's system and the need for personal preparedness.

The potential for a global digital currency and its implications for personal freedom and societal control are discussed as a modern parallel to biblical prophecy.

The transcript concludes with a reflection on the importance of spiritual life and the need to resist the incremental compromises that lead to spiritual and societal subjugation.

Transcripts

so interesting here in terms of the the

lengths by which the Apostle goes to

stress that no one will be excluded

right he he doesn't just say well all he

doesn't just say simply all will

be uh he will cause it all but he says

small and great rich and poor free and

slaves like don't imagine that any

aspect any group in society

will uh not will will not be able to

will be able to avoid this all will

be

uh put under the same

duress it will be all inclusive Elder

athanasas tells us and in order to show

his success in placing the Seal of the

Antichrist on everyone regardless of

gender age or social status the

evangelists list all social classes in

this

verse the direct ultimatum of demanding

that honor be rendered to the image of

the Antichrist under threat of death

will be coupled with an indirect method

of

compulsion this is very characteristic

of how the devil always works and we saw

this during the covid insanity didn't we

the social and governmental pressure to

conform was immense and many people felt

they had no choice and went ahead and

did what they were told and they were

compelled by at least intellectually

spiritually psychologically they felt

compelled they had to do something they

didn't want to do and that's why many

people were

speculating that this is a kind of type

of what will happen at the at the time

of the Antichrist because of this

pressure and and and and total uh you

know threats of losing jobs losing

households losing uh dying you'll die if

you don't get this and all the rest

there was a total uh totalitarian Spirit

of

compulsion uh which uh of course many

people picked up on but even so many who

picked up on it went along with it and

felt compelled to do obedience to the to

the uh powers that be and so we have

this in

the scriptures right here he will cause

us and we could I think we could safely

say he will compel and not that he will

be able to force entirely everyone but

he will do everything he can to force

them compel them pressure

them

to succumb to submit to be

obedient under threat of

death and this method of compulsion

which is of an economic nature because

they will not be able to buy or sell as

you'll see in a

moment which also in ultimately includes

the threat of death right so whatever is

whatever is possible they they will they

will do what they can to threaten all to

submit

and as we'll see shortly and that no one

may buy or sell unless he has the mark

and so if you can't buy or sell what

happens to

you let's go to

17 what happens people will ask everyone

will ask the first thing they'll ask I

remember when I was in the village as a

village priest and I talked about this

to to my co-workers there my church

wardens and I said to one of them who's

a very nice Pious man I said you know

because we were talking about the

citizens card which is now being imposed

upon Greece then it was just a

discussion and and an attempt a first

attempt now it's actually being imposed

right as we speak it started in

September this citizen card is an

all-in-one card in Greece so that you

cannot operate in society if you don't

have this card sound familiar sound like

something we're talking about tonight

very

similar very similar I I I think we're

we're seeing in a very close type to

what is talked about in The Book of

Revelation in Greece right now so with

that card because it's a social estate

you get you because you have you have

health from the state right you have

many Services through the state and so

if you don't have this card eventually

after three years they're giving you a

three year period to get the card change

your old ID card into this new ID card

which has a chip in it and uh of course

has stored perhaps all kinds of

information about each individual no one

no one really knows what the computer

will show to the person behind the

screen when they're coming to the to the

government for the various Services

health health driving whatever it might

be you know paying your paying your dues

to the state and so so the uh the people

have up until three years I think it's

actually even let's see if it starts in

this fall I think it's even less I think

it's through

2025 so not quite three

years um to comply and get the card if

they don't get the card they won't be

able to have anything to do with the

state and so they won't have health

insurance I don't even know if they're

if they're if they work I'm pretty sure

if they work and they have their own

business they won't be able to conduct

any work or business because they have

to pay their taxes and all the rest none

of that will be functioning for them

they will be essentially outcast in

society uh they'll still be able to live

through other people and all the rest

but they will they will be as far as the

state's concerned not ex they will not

be able to to function and so you

already see a type of the of this

uh this Mark this seal right now in

coming in Greece now there's prophecies

from contemporary Elders that they're

not going to make it that they won't

won't get there with their go with their

plans and indeed Elder Father John um

very holy priest that I was blessed to

meet who was up in sarus we were opposed

about 10 years ago uh and he told his

spiritual children and his own son told

good friend of mine that he came out one

day and said tell everyone not to get

the card because they won't make it the

war the third world war is going to

break out before they can implement it

totally and they won't have the means

any long after that to to implement it

so I don't know we'll have to see but

we're living in amazing times right now

and things are happening right in front

of us that are really reminiscent of

this book and that's probably one of the

reasons why you're sitting here tonight

as you see that in any case the question

was to my church war I said to him you

know what are you going to do when they

tell you you have to have this card in

order to to function he said well I'll

have to get the card I said well you

can't get the card and be an Orthodox

Christian that is a clearly what the

Saints have told us Saints St P just

tells everyone and he's written it down

very clearly in his own handwriting and

gave it to his disciples and they

published it on the internet do not get

the card and we're talking about the

card that's right now being implemented

in Greece do not get this card it is a

type and a forerunner of the system of

antichrist and it it and it will be a

compromise on the part of the Christians

to to walk into this uh you know State

and way of life so it's not the Mark or

seal right there it's not it's a card

but it is functioning in very very

similar way and leading to that and so

the question is when do you if you get

deeper and deeper into this system and

deeper and deeper obedient to the system

and now you're you're you're compromised

in some ways spiritually and in other

ways will you get out afterwards and so

that's that's the the gradual nature of

the The Noose around the neck of free

Humanity that we see uh globally going

on all over the world right now we

see centralization of power

centralization in terms

of monetary system uh and the health

system and now we're hearing people say

that if another crisis breaks out in

terms of uh some kind of Health crisis

that the who will be the w show will be

invol in charge of all the all the

countries and you and they'll have to

comply and go along with compulsary

inoculations and all the rest so we are

seeing this pay out right in front of us

what we're talking about tonight and the

question will be well what do I do right

will I not be able to continue our

Banking and our everyday businesses and

I not be able to buy and sell and this

is what Elder athanasia said 40 years

ago you will be able to buy and sell you

will be able to go to the supermarket or

the gas station and you will be able to

transact should be

transact um and as long as you have this

Mark this seal which will eventually be

physically placed on your hand or your

forehead which will eventually be placed

right so that's interesting he didn't

say that they're going to go from zero

to 100 boom one day you're just free a

human being and the next day you have

the mark on your for on your hand or

forehead he said eventually

very interesting so maybe it'll be

appeal applied to other other means

besides before it gets to the hand and

the in the forehead I don't see why that

would be outlandish that's how things

work very incrementally the the boiling

of the Frog as it were right that's the

that's we've been I've been hearing this

for 40 33 years since I've been Orthodox

elders and spiritual fathers I remember

I was down in Georgia with Father Damian

of blessed memory the Abid of the

monastery of Glorious Ascension this was

back in 1994 five

and he used that analogy we're being

slowly boiled frog like the frog that is

boiled and doesn't know quite when to

get hop out of the water right so that's

the nature that's the that's the

methodology that is at work uh but

that's how it works in our spiritual

life that's how the devil Works he's

very patient he sits in the corner he

sits in the shadows and he observes and

he works gradually over time for those

who are serious in the spiritual life he

doesn't just immediately reveal himself

only when he knows that the that that

his enemy the saint or the struggler is

fully aware of him then he might appear

and and reveal himself but otherwise

he's in the darkness in the shadows and

incrementally he works in our spir on us

spiritually to undermine us with little

compromises here little compromises

there that's that's how it is in the

spirit this is not strange at all to

anyone who lives a spiritual life that's

how it works so the Elder continues if

you accept this Mark you can buy

whatever you

want whatever your heart desires if you

do not have it then you cannot pay for

anything you cannot be a shopper you can

no longer be a consumer oh my goodness

can you imagine you're no longer a

consumer let's be serious and honest

with one

another Amazon Walmart like that's just

how it we can you what are you gon to do

how are you going to exist has anybody

do we stop and think about it are we ser

seriously considering this might be in

our day no

more access what do you do are we

prepared I think the vast majority I'm

not prepared I don't know about you I

don't think I'm prepared I don't think

I've really thought what I what I could

do we are totally

dependent on the system that is in in

place and they know that all the enemies

of mankind and and Christ they know very

well that that system is is the way that

they can compel

compel people to be obedient so you're

no longer a consumer the same will hold

true for the business operator your

produce produce and your Market your

product uh and you depend on the sale of

this product you will not be able to

sell your product unless you have the

Mark or the Seal of antichrist so no

access to markets any longer so what we

immediately can as say here is that the

banking system and banking technology

will be crucial in this whole

application worldwide of the seal

because you cannot buy or

sell if you do not have the Seal of this

Mark on the hand of the forehead so it's

all about access to buying and selling

access to the marketplace access to the

society and so it will be connected to

the banking system and that makes

perfect sense and we see right now right

now in front of us with within maybe

months or years at the most we're going

to have a global perhaps a Global

Currency but certainly a digital

currency from from central banks in

major countries especially in the

western world that's being introduced as

we speak right now to the world they are

introducing electronic or digital

currencies which are an amazing leap of

control over the

masses and of course you can imagine

immediately it's not hard they can turn

off you from

society electronically and you will not

be able to buy or sell it's not hard to

imagine so technology apparently will be

at the service of the Antichrist and his

system which is his system of control

his control grid right the Elder says in

its efforts to make identification

methods more efficient this was back in

the 1980s he's talking technology is

directing its attention to designing an

identity card it's now implemented as I

said earlier in Greece like Elder

athanasi said this 40 years ago and what

he talked about is implemented now in

Greece designing an Iden card which will

be indelibly embedded in the right hand

or forehead of the consumer now we're

not there yet it's a card but it

is essentially functioning as as we see

uh it will function in the time of the

Antichrist without it being on the right

hand of the

forehead interestingly the says the seal

will contain two

numbers not just one but two numbers

this seal or Mark or Co or code will

contain two numbers one General and one

specific the general number will be 666

and the specific number will be the

individual account number granted by the

international banking or financial

system that makes perfect sense right

because they want to know you personally

right they want to be able to identify

you as

submitting and so it's not going to be

just a general number but they want that

number that person that identity

associated with the identity of the

Antichrist they want both of them

together and that this is a submission

of a particular person to the system of

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