Elder Joseph of Vatopedi
Prophetic Verses of Elder Joseph of Vatopedi on World War 3 and the Great Events.
“Hear, O nations and peoples of the whole world, and you, reader, pay attention to what you are about to read.”
“It is harsh and sorrowful, yet true; for what is written in the Scriptures shall surely come to pass.”
“Our Fathers recorded them so the world might understand what will unfold in this war.”
“That all may turn to God and repent, if they wish to be saved and live in peace.”
“Suddenly, a small spark will ignite a great fire, cries of war will come from Bulgaria.”
“Russia will suddenly invade Turkey, and like a raging torrent, will sweep through Persia.”
“It will advance relentlessly, reaching Palestine, God permits this so that the Antichrist may arise.”
“Then the Western powers will descend together, woe to the Nations of the North, for they shall be reduced to ashes.”
“The Bear (Russia) will fiercely defend itself in Turkey, which has wronged Greece; and all of Turkey will be set ablaze, burning like a torch.”
“The Bear (Russia) will struggle in vain to hold the infamous Straits, but in the end, it will relinquish them.”
“For from the East, Korea, Manchuria, America, and Japan, forces will invade and advance swiftly into Siberia. Meanwhile, Germany will prevail in the West. Russia will be unable to hold its ground and will abandon the Straits, Egypt, and Turkey.”
“The Bear (Russia) will be struck everywhere and will flee in haste like a scattered flock.”
“Then treacherous Turkey will also fall, for it will commit a grave act of betrayal.”
“After being conquered by Russia it will ally itself with her and with Bulgaria.”
“For this reason, all Christians in the City (Constantinople) and surrounding areas must flee.”
“For the City (Constantinople) will be burned and no one will survive within it.”
“Only the Temple, Hagia Sophia, will remain: (this house of God will shine eternally as a beacon of Orthodoxy. From there, the light will spread across the world of the awaited Kingdom of Christ.)”
“The first phase of the terrible war will end. Are five months of suffering not enough, O Lord? Yet another war will erupt, woe to those who must endure it.”
“The issue of the City (Constantinople) will arise again, and the world will be thrown into confusion unable to resolve it.”
“Immediately discord will break out in Crete and hatred and passions will flare instantly.”
“Once the mighty of the earth are disheartened a war like no other will begin, woe to the ungodly, for none shall remain.”
“Then Greece neutral and always wronged will seek its justice and wait patiently without getting involved.”
“Then he will speak when the trumpet of God sounds from Heaven to vindicate. The nations will slaughter each other savagely at the borders of the City (Constantinople), mainly on the outskirts of the City near the Straits.”
“The calf will swim and drown in blood. The chaff will be separated from the wheat.”
“On the seas, wherever they are found, no ships will remain; the waters will be reddened with blood.”
“The City (Constantinople) will be burned to the ground and no trace of materialistic man who has committed many evils will remain.”
“Only the Temple of God Hagia Sophia will remain, the adornment of the Bride of the Holy Church. The battle will last three days and nights; whoever survives will be truly fortunate.”
“Eighteen nations united in stubbornness will slaughter each other drenched in blood. On the third day those few survivors, exhausted, will look up and see high up in the sky to the right, a great star shining brighter than the sun.”
“Beneath the star a fiery red Cross will shine. The nations will be astonished as a thunderous voice from Heaven is heard, an unexpected angel and they will stand on their feet.”
“Weapons will be cast down. Terrified they will gaze at the star frozen in awe. A voice will cry out: Stand still! Enough human blood has been shed. Hurry to the right follow the arc that emerges from the star.”
“There you will find a holy man one of Mine. I have chosen him as shepherd for My flock. You too shall choose him to guide My sheep, who wander aimlessly without a fold.”
“At night the voice will be heard, and the world will be shaken in fear. The sound of the trumpet will astonish all.”
“Immediately the arc will turn southward toward Greece where the light of Heaven will shine like a candle.”
“Then the Ambassadors will arrive in Greece and Greece overjoyed with strength and speed will be the first to rise with her army to fulfill her Sacred mission.”
“To reclaim without battle her sacred places taken by the enemies known to the whole world.”
“Then the refugees leaping with joy will rush home like eagles in flight.”
“The Greek King, the chosen one by the Lord will be excellent in all things and will rule with justice; the whole earth will rejoice in lasting peace.”
“Weapons of war will be transformed into tools and agricultural plows. Peace and happiness will reign everywhere. People will live as brothers no longer asking if one is a stranger but calling each other kin descendants of Adam.”
“Greeks wake up! This is the truth do not be deceived by unbelievers who call these things fairy tales.”
“All this shall come to pass; the hour is nearby. The universe trembles does this not frighten you? The coming calamity will strike the ungodly and mercilessly wipe them from the face of the earth.”
“Make your decision and think wisely. If you wish to live and be saved eternally, repent and turn to the divine for there is no other salvation.”
“This coming war will be the greatest and most terrible ever known. There will be no peace until the wheat is separated from the chaff and the weeds are burned like dry grass.”
Let these words not be forgotten, nor dismissed as mere allegory, for they echo the voices of prophets and saints who glimpsed beyond the veil of time. The storm approaches, and the hour of reckoning draws near. Yet even in the shadow of war, the light of repentance still burns bright. Turn your hearts to God, for only through faith, humility, repentance and truth can humanity endure what lies ahead. The choice is ours: to perish with the chaff or rise with the wheat. Soon, the trumpet will sound, startling the nations and stirring the soul. Let us awaken, before it is too late!
These prophetic verses by Elder Joseph of Vatopedi were published on the website Simeiakairwn on October 21, 2021, which is no longer accessible: https://simeiakairwn.gr/2021/10/21/%ce%b3%ce%ad%cf%81%cf%89%ce%bd-%ce%b9%cf%89%cf%83%ce%ae%cf%86-%ce%b2%ce%b1%cf%84%ce%bf%cf%80%ce%b1%ce%b9%ce%b4%ce%b9%ce%bd%cf%8c%cf%82-%ce%b1%ce%ba%ce%bf%cf%8d%cf%83%ce%b1%cf%84%ce%b5-%ce%ad%ce%b8/
The translation to English was done and published by The Holy Wisdom YouTube Channel on September 6, 2025.
"That we may complete the remaining time of our life in peace and repentence, let us ask of the Lord.
A Christian ending to our life, painless, blameless, peaceful; and a good defense before the dread Judgement Seat of Christ, let us ask of the Lord."