Orthodox Quote for January 4
“How can you people live solely for imperialistic, that is, materialistic interests, for the animal desire solely for bodily food? I wanted to make you gods and sons...
Orthodox Quote for January 3
Do not grieve for anything other than your lack of patience in some matter. This is because when you are impatient, you lose eternal rewards and a great deal...
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...