Orthodox Quote for November 26
“Give thanks to God for everything. Try to be manly. Pull yourself together a bit. Do you know what Christians are suffering in other countries?” (Elder St. Paisios of...
Orthodox Quote for November 25
“The spirit within us seeks for that which is eternal and true; when we lose sight of our desire to please God, and we become negligent in cultivating our...
Orthodox Quote for November 24
“The gift of apostleship is bestowed upon each member of the Church on the day of his Baptism and Chrismation. If we call our Church “apostolic” it is because...
Orthodox Quote for November 23
“The family is God’s gift, given to our first parents at the same time as the commandment: ‘Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it’…We know...
Elder St Porphyrios on Dealing with Satan
The more you pray for him to leave, the more tightly he embraces you. Show contempt for the devil. Don’t meet him head on. When you struggle against the...
Orthodox Quote for November 22
“On Pascha and the Nativity of Christ many come up to the holy chalice without confession. They say, “I’m a Christian and I should receive the Body of Christ,”...
Daily Devotional for November 22-28
Sunday Mark 5: 21 Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea....
Orthodox Quote for November 21
“There are very few arrogant people who would like to have their arrogance visible. They with all their might reject reproaches from themselves for this. But, worst of all,...
Orthodox Quote for November 20
“You study, acquire knowledge, choose a profession so that later you can start a family, labor for the good of your close ones, your country, your people, and in...
Orthodox Quote for November 19
“As Christ the Savior says in the Gospel: The Kingdom of Heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force (Mt. 11:12). Efforts should be directed towards three...