Orthodox Quote for May 17
“Real faith depends upon the acceptance of God as maker of heaven and earth totally, unconditionally and unquestionably. It depends upon the power to choose – and choice to...
Orthodox Quote for May 16
“When you fall, get up again…Until the end of your life, whether you be found in the commendable attempt at lifting yourself up from sin or falling again to...
Orthodox Quote for May 15
“Many people, Christians included, refuse to accept the existence of the devil. The demonic, however, is something that cannot be denied. I believe that the devil exists and, indeed,...
Fr Seraphim Rose+ on the Need to ‘Know’ Our Faith
“You attend church services, keep the faith, receive Holy Communion, read Orthodox books. But it is possible to do all this almost mechanically, without going deeper into Orthodoxy. Therefore,...
Orthodox Quote for May 14
“From man’s conception he has intellect, reason and spirit. Intellect is the Father, reason is the Son and spirit is the divine Comforter.” (Elder Anthimos+, teachings)
Orthodox Quote for May 13
“…you realize there is a problem, you sigh over it and then you pray. This is very important. Before you even pick up the telephone receiver, even before you...
Orthodox Quote for May 12
“‘On Earth, as it is in Heaven’: for the Orthodox Christian, every day is Earth Day…Perhaps the strongest environmentalist of all is the Christian who recognizes the whole world...
Archimandrite Symeon Kragiopoulos on Becoming Free to Love God
“Many people talk about love. Today especially, as we realize that the ground is being moved out from under our feet and we’re headed for chaos, so much is...
Orthodox Daily Devotional for May 12-18
Sunday 1 Peter 2:19… Dearly beloved: This is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. For what glory is it, if, when ye be...
Orthodox Quote for March 11
“Whoever does not want to go to church and make a good beginning has a conscience that no longer reproaches him, and God abandons him. And then, since the...