Orthodox Quote for September 15
“If we sow a handful of wheat, we’ll harvest wheat; if we plant thorns—we’ll grow thorns. The good that one does gives rise to new virtues, while sin leads...
Elder St Paisios on Divine Providence
“We must examine ourselves to see if we are at fault. If we are not at fault, the obstacle is most likely from God for our benefit. For this...
Orthodox Quote for September 14
“A Christian receives divine wisdom in three ways: by the commandments, teachings, and faith. The commandments free the mind from passions. Teachings lead it to true knowledge of nature....
Orthodox Quote for September 13
“The most widespread mistake in religious life is the substitution of its spiritual side (fulfillment of the Gospel commandments, repentance, struggle with the passions, love for neighbor) with the...
Elder St. Porphyrios on our Freedom
“The explanation which our faith gives is as follows: evil exists and comes from the devil. Within us we have both the evil spirit and the good spirit and...
Orthodox Quote for September 12
“What if we who are Orthodox Christians began to realize who we are? — to take our Christianity seriously, to live as though we actually were in contact with...
Orthodox Quote for September 11
“The knowledge of correct dogmas is in the mind, and it is often fruitless, arrogant, and proud… The true faith in Christ is in the heart, and it is...
Orthodox Quote for September 10
“After healing the sick He goes away by Himself, teaching us not to do anything for show. Even if we should do something good, we should strive to hide...
Elder St. Paisios on Venerating Icons
“The devout person will especially venerate the holy Icons. And when we say, “He will venerate the holy Icons” we mean he venerates the person depicted on the Icon....
Orthodox Quote for September 9
“The aim in life of ordinary worldly people is to acquire or make money, and for the nobility it is in addition to receive honors, distinctions and other rewards...