Orthodox Quote for May 5
“…as we know too well, our existence remains full of corruption, illness, and passion, and ends in physical death. So, in what way have we been set free by...
Orthodox Daily Devotional for May 5-11
Sunday 1 John: Dearly beloved: Whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh...
Orthodox Quote for May 4
“We are witnesses that throughout the world today basic Christian values are being pushed into the background, and mankind is not only being offered, but also in some places...
Elder St Paisios on Accepting Injustice
“When we are wronged and we accept this injustice, then in fact we gain. For example, am I wrongfully accused of having committed a crime and imprisoned unjustly? That’s...
Orthodox Quote for May 3
“Let us bring the glad tidings of the Resurrection of Christ to our neighbors, announcing this to them not only with words, but with deeds for the Savior, the...
Orthodox Quote for May 2
“The feasts should have an impact on our lives, they should revive and kindle our faith (heart) in future blessings, and nourish pious, good morals. The feasts are spent...
St Tikhon of Moscow on Seeing Our Sin
“Unfortunately, brethren, we do not like to acknowledge our transgressions. It would seem natural and easy for a person to know his own self, his own soul and his...
Orthodox Quote for May 1
“Because he often has an incorrect attitude towards Lent, thinking of it as regulatory-mechanical: Don’t eat this, comply with that, and so on. And then, not trying to change...
Elder Ephraim of Arizona on Remembering Death
“When the remembrance of death is diligently meditated upon, it provides great strength in the beginning when one ineffective then, for every mouth shall be silenced with no excuse....
Orthodox Quote for April 30
“People become fully human only when they keep the commandments of God, correctly measure themselves with their God, and are able to see God in their neighbors and to...