Orthodox Quote for December 13
“I suggest that to appreciate the saints fully, we need to see them as real people, men and women who made mistakes, who had bad days and as well...
Elder St Paisios on Preparation for Death
“In other words, they want to let him go without the benefit of Holy Communion, so that he won’t realize he is dying and start to worry? It would...
Orthodox Quote for December 12
“Love your neighbor, and then you will begin to love Christ! Love your enemies and those who humiliate you! And the door of joy will open before you, the...
Orthodox Quote for December 11
“Some say, ‘I am ready to forgive that person, but only if he comes to me himself and asks for forgiveness.’ This is absolutely unchristian. No matter what we...
Elder Ephraim of Arizona on the Burden of Spiritual Leadership
“It is Christ Who helps us; otherwise, who would be able to support such a weight of souls, when we are not even able to support ourselves? The only...
Orthodox Quote for December 9
“We notice in ourselves the struggle between faith and unbelief, between the good power and the evil one; and in the world, between the spirit of the Church and...
Orthodox Daily Devotional for December 9-15
Sunday Colossians 1:12… giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. 13 He has delivered us from the...
Orthodox Quote for December 8
“The Nativity Fast is a great time to get away, as much as possible, from the hustle and bustle of the world and to think about the main work...
Elder Ephraim of Arizona on Longsuffering in Theosis
“The struggle is not small; it does not last for only one day, but until our last breath. Therefore, let us arm ourselves with the sweetest name of our...
Orthodox Quote for December 7
“…he who is without God is without honor, and he who is without God is without truth and mercy. As the prophet said: The Lord loves truth and mercy...