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Orthodox Quote for December 2

mbondsDecember 2, 2021No Comment 2021-12-01T09:57:45+00:00

“When we remember death, we find an excellent guide that helps us discover the truth of things. Death says, “Why are you treasuring things up, why are you proud,...

Orthodox Quote for December 1

mbonds December 1, 2021 No Comment2021-12-01T09:53:32+00:00

“The Fall, as St. Gregory of Nyssa indicated, involved the mind like a mirror receiving the image of formless matter instead of reflecting God as before. In effect, the...

Orthodox Quote for November 30

mbonds November 30, 2021 No Comment2021-11-13T20:56:47+00:00

“He who voluntarily does not accept labors as good works (in their defense) will be punished with involuntary far more burdensome ones.” (St Mark the Ascetic, collected quotes from...

Orthodox Quote for November 29

mbonds November 29, 2021 No Comment2021-11-13T20:55:18+00:00

“The Church lived the truth of the Gospel even before anything was committed to writing, having lived by Holy Tradition from the outset. Thus, Holy Tradition is this: the...

Modern Orthodox Elders

Elder St. Porphyrios on the Danger of Delusion…

mbondsNovember 28, 2021No Comment 2021-10-31T19:56:39+00:00

The most dreadful delusion can be created by spiritual prayer. Other prayers are prayed to a large extent by our mind. We simply say them and our ears hear...

St Mardarije on Persevering Through Trials…

mbonds November 21, 2021 No Comment2021-10-31T19:55:23+00:00

But dare I address this word of exhortation to you, brethren, who are groaning under the heavy burden of trials, that you might continue to bear this heavy burden?...

Fr Seraphim Rose on our Missionary Calling…

mbonds November 14, 2021 No Comment2021-10-31T19:53:30+00:00

We must therefore be aware of our calling as Orthodox Christians. We must know that we belong to the one Church which Christ established on earth; that through it...

Elder St Cleopha on Man’s Freedom of Choice…

mbonds November 7, 2021 No Comment2021-10-31T19:50:46+00:00

See, I have set before thee this day life and death, good and evil … I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have...