Orthodox Quote for January 2
“The relationship of physical and spiritual illnesses is a complicated one. Many physical ailments are directly connected to spiritual ailments – you just have to look at ‘lifestyle’ diseases...
Metropolitan Silouan Muci on the Manger in the World
“Today, our churches are a manger in the center of the world. Among us are Mary, Joseph, the shepherds and the magi, and with them the new-born who comes...
Orthodox Quote for January 1
“…the Lord appeared in the flesh ; on the eighth day after his nativity he was circumcised in accordance with the law [Octave of Christmas]; on the thirty-third day...
Orthodox Quote for December 31
“Have you fallen seriously ill? This brings you the crown of martyrdom [through thanksgiving]. Nothing is holier than that tongue which gives thanks to God in evil circumstances; truly...
Elder Ephraim of Arizona on Our Spiritual Struggle
“The salvation of man requires much toil. The tempter—the devil—has activated all his experience and knowledge to annihilate man. Do not depart from us, O God, my God, but...
Orthodox Quote for December 30
“If you seek distinction by yourself, you will struggle by yourself your whole life long. If other people promote you, you will have people stand by you. While, if...
Orthodox Daily Devotional for December 30 – January 5
Sunday Galatians 1:3-10 3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from...
Orthodox Quote for December 29
“Orthodoxy always emphasizes this spiritual aspect of the relationship of one’s own soul to God; and all the sacraments and discipline of the Church are only a means of...
Orthodox Quote for December 28
“The belief that salvation lies solely in our hands is not only wrong but heretical . The ability to obtain salvation through good works only, attributed to Pelagius, was...
Elder Joseph+ of Vatopaidi opn Discernment
“Discernment is regarded by the Fathers as “the highest of all virtues”. Therefore, we will not be mistaken if we place this virtue in the highest rank. What else...