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Orthodox Quote for October 18

mbondsOctober 18, 2018No Comment 2018-10-14T09:37:33+00:00

“The Lord allows the enemy to tempt us in order to prove us, in order to strengthen our spiritual powers in our struggle against the enemy, and so that...

Orthodox Quote for October 17

mbonds October 17, 2018 No Comment2018-10-14T09:36:02+00:00

“When man partakes of Holy Communion he receives power and is enlightened, his horizons widen, and he feels joy. Each person experiences something different, analogous to his disposition and...

Orthodox Quote for October 16

mbonds October 16, 2018 No Comment2018-10-14T09:34:25+00:00

“Sin is that which prevents us from believing. Not logic. For this reason, if you tell an unbeliever to live for six months according to the ethics of the...

Orthodox Quote for October 15

mbonds October 15, 2018 No Comment2018-10-14T09:32:49+00:00

“Humble yourself, my child; only this medicine will save you. God has sent these temptations to you out of love to frighten you, so that you pull yourself together,...

Modern Orthodox Elders

Elder Amphilochios+ of Patrmos on Temptations

mbondsOctober 18, 2018No Comment 2018-10-14T08:52:41+00:00

“In the hour in which we are tempted we must be patient and pray. Temptation is a clever craftsman. He is able to make small things loom large. Temptation...

Elder Anthimos on Honoring the Theotokos

mbonds October 16, 2018 No Comment2018-10-14T08:35:12+00:00

“The Lady Theotokos not only deifies us, but also daily protects us and frees us from every danger, especially today, when we are exposed to so many dangers. The...

Elder St Paisios on True Veneration

mbonds October 14, 2018 No Comment2018-10-11T10:02:07+00:00

“The Saints are pleased when they are lifted up from the paper or the wood and imprinted in people’s hearts. When a Christian devoutly kisses the holy Icons and...

Elder St Porphyrios on the Outward Appearance

mbonds October 12, 2018 No Comment2018-10-11T10:00:11+00:00

“If, for example, you see a woman immodestly dressed, don’t have regard only for her outward appearance, but look more deeply into her soul. She may be a very...