For what reason is it generallly unknown, since the contents are in no way inferior to that of the great saints from all ages who are famous for their virtue? You all know who I am talking about, unless someone is ignorant of this famour Mount Athos and the Peter names after it. He was our very first native and local champion. After overthrowing the adversary of the whole heart on this very ground, he then in this very place became the first trophy of victory over the enmity of him who stands against us; and consequently, by sowing ht eseed of good words in due season, it eventually sprouted, grew up, and bore fruit. - St. Gregory Palamas.