Saint Paisios

Saint Paisios is a historical drama that follows the life of Arsenios Eznepidis. After his family leaves Cappadocia as refugees to settle in Epirus, Arsenios is raised by his mother and grandmother, who instill in him a strong Christian faith and compassion for others. The story traces his spiritual evolution over many years, focusing on his time at Mount Athos and his transition to the Filotheos monastery. This journey culminates in his decision to leave his former life behind, as he adopts the name Paisios and declares the Virgin Mary as his mother.

The film was directed by Stamos Tsamis and written by Giorgos Tsiakkas. It was produced in Greece by Green Olive Films, Foss Productions, and MEGA TV. The cast features Prokopis Agathokleous in the title role, alongside Paisios Exarhos as the young Arsenios and Nikitas Tsakiroglou as Saint Arsenios the Cappadocian. Other cast members include Dimitris Xanthopoulos, Christina Pavlidou, and Smaragda Smyrnaiou. Released on January 29, 2026, the film depicts the religious transformation of its central figure from his childhood in Konitsa to his monastic life.