SHAFT is a computer program used to evaluate the axial capacity and the short-term, load-settlement curves of drilled shafts (bored piles) and continuous flight auger (CFA) piles or auger-cast piles (ACIP) in various types of soils. In general, the majority of axial capacity methods used by SHAFT are based on the latest FHWA manuals. In addition, several other axial capacity methods are provided for clay shales, gravels, and gravelly sands.
SHAFT can analyze the axial capacity and settlement behavior of drilled-shafts and ACIP piles in several types of soil and rock models. SHAFT can accommodate any combination of soil and rock layers in a layered profile. The soils and rock models in SHAFT are the following:
The series opens in Farasa, Cappadocia, during the Population Exchange between Greece and Turkey. Viewers witness the birth of Arsenios Eznepidis amid political chaos. A focal figure here is Saint Arsenios the Cappadocian (played with immense gravitas by Nikitas Tsakiroglou), who baptizes the infant and foretells his monastic future, deliberately passing down his own name.
Season 1 is framed against the backdrop of massive historical displacement and unyielding Eastern Orthodox faith. It handles two distinct timelines: the twilight of the Greek presence in Asia Minor and the arduous rebuilding of life in mainland Greece.
is a landmark Greek biographical television series that explores the early life and spiritual formation of Saint Paisios of Mount Athos , one of the most revered figures in modern Orthodoxy. Premiering on February 10, 2022 , on the MEGA Channel, the nine-episode first season follows the journey of the Eznepidis family from their ancestral home in Farasa, Cappadocia , through the hardships of the Greek-Turkish population exchange, and finally to the saint’s eventual entry into monasticism. Directed by Stamos Tsamis and written by Giorgos Tsiakkas , the series has been widely praised for its historical accuracy, spiritual depth, and cinematic production quality. Plot Overview: From Refuge to Monasticism Agios Paisios- Apo ta Farasa ston Ourano- Season 1
As we reflect on the life of Agios Paisios, we are invited to contemplate our own relationship with the divine, to seek guidance from the wisdom of the Church Fathers, and to cultivate a deeper sense of empathy and understanding for those around us. May his example inspire us to strive for holiness, and may his legacy continue to illuminate the path of those seeking spiritual growth and enlightenment.
: At age 12, instead of pursuing high school, Arsenios chooses to learn the trade of , wanting to follow the path of Christ as a worker. The Spiritual Spark The series opens in Farasa, Cappadocia, during the
After fulfilling his obligations to his family and finishing his military service, Arsenios makes the permanent move to Mount Athos
Agios Paisios: Apo ta Farasa ston Ourano – Season 1: A Cinematic Journey of Faith Season 1 is framed against the backdrop of
Agios Paisios: Apo ta Farasa ston Ourano (Saint Paisios: From Farasa to Heaven) emerged in 2022 as a landmark Greek television production, capturing the profound life and spiritual legacy of Saint Paisios of Mount Athos, one of the most revered figures in modern Orthodoxy. The first season of this highly acclaimed series offers viewers a deeply moving and authentic look into the early life, upbringing, and spiritual foundations of Arsenios Eznepidis—the future Saint Paisios—before he became a monk.
As a young man, Arsenios is called to serve in the Greek army during a period of conflict (WWII and the Greek Civil War). He serves as a radio operator and prays fervently to the Virgin Mary that he might complete his service without ever having to kill another person. The Path to Monasticism:
Season 1 concludes at a critical crossroads. Having fulfilled his duties to his country and his family, Arsenios finally prepares to answer the ultimate call that has echoed through his soul since childhood: entering the monastic republic of Mount Athos.