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Orthodox Quote for December 11

mbondsDecember 11, 2018No Comment 2018-12-08T20:36:27+00:00

“Some say, ‘I am ready to forgive that person, but only if he comes to me himself and asks for forgiveness.’ This is absolutely unchristian. No matter what we...

Orthodox Quote for December 9

mbonds December 9, 2018 No Comment2018-12-01T09:58:09+00:00

“We notice in ourselves the struggle between faith and unbelief, between the good power and the evil one; and in the world, between the spirit of the Church and...

Orthodox Quote for December 8

mbonds December 8, 2018 No Comment2018-12-01T09:56:02+00:00

“The Nativity Fast is a great time to get away, as much as possible, from the hustle and bustle of the world and to think about the main work...

Orthodox Quote for December 7

mbonds December 7, 2018 No Comment2018-12-01T09:52:34+00:00

“…he who is without God is without honor, and he who is without God is without truth and mercy. As the prophet said: The Lord loves truth and mercy...

Modern Orthodox Elders

Elder Ephraim of Arizona on the Burden of Spiritual Leadership

mbondsDecember 9, 2018No Comment 2018-12-08T20:48:10+00:00

“It is Christ Who helps us; otherwise, who would be able to support such a weight of souls, when we are not even able to support ourselves? The only...

Elder Ephraim of Arizona on Longsuffering in Theosis

mbonds December 7, 2018 No Comment2018-12-02T17:40:07+00:00

“The struggle is not small; it does not last for only one day, but until our last breath. Therefore, let us arm ourselves with the sweetest name of our...

Elder Anthimos+ on Confession

mbonds December 5, 2018 No Comment2018-12-02T17:38:30+00:00

“If we don’t confess our thoughts, they will become snakes and beasts and will eat us up. The farmer who found a frozen snake and put it next to his breast was...

Elder Joseph the Hesychast

mbonds December 3, 2018 No Comment2018-12-02T17:36:39+00:00

“The icon must depict externals, but also interior life, holiness, and proximity to Heaven. The principal means for accomplishing this is in the face, the facial expression and its...