The Nature of Ecumenism…
“Essentially, the ecumenists envision the universal union of “churches,” which will serve as the leaven for the entire oikoumene in its turning of the world into the Kingdom of...
Orthodox Quote for July 26
“His miracles spoke of his divinity for no man could do what this man did. This filled the heart of his followers with zeal and conviction which at Pentecost...
Daily Devotional for July 26 – August 1
Sunday for as many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death. Therefore we are buried with him by Baptism into death: that like...
Orthodox Quote for July 25
“The root of discontent is pride. It drives us crazy and deprives us of our peace and sanity. Such a person can’t allow himself to stumble, can’t show weakness;...
Orthodox Quote for July 24
“Defeat is transformed into victory. Death is destroyed by death. Fear is swallowed up by joy. Darkness gives way to light. Suffering becomes a way to Christ. Such, for...
Orthodox Quote for July 23
“Always remember eternal judgment and do not forget your departure, and no fault shall be imputed to your soul.” (Abba Evagrios in the Gerontikon)
On Marriage and Virginity
“The number of unmarried people is increasing. And there are some married people who say: “We do not want children, because we want to have as much pleasure as...
Orthodox Quote for July 22
“Militant secularism is aimed not only at religious holy sites and symbols by demanding that they be removed from the public domain. One of the main directions of its...
Orthodox Quote for July 21
“My child, fight the good fight of eternal life. Make a good beginning to obtain an excellent end. Keep your nous entirely engrossed in the recollection of Jesus, and...
Orthodox Quote for July 20
“Our faith must have philotimo [Christ-like outlook and attitude], and that’s where the philotimo-filled struggle begins. And the more we struggle with philotimo, the more our faith will increase,...