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...
Orthodox Quote for December 6
“Children, I beseech you to correct your hearts and thoughts, so that you may be pleasing to God. Consider that although we may reckon ourselves to be righteous and...
Elder Anthimos+ on Confession
“If we don’t confess our thoughts, they will become snakes and beasts and will eat us up. The farmer who found a frozen snake and put it next to his breast was...
Orthodox Quote for December 5
“We lack zeal, but the Lord can give it for striving for Him. We must ask that the Lord would grant us strong faith and we must force ourselves...
Orthodox Quote for December 4
“Do not forget hospitality. You don’t know what this hospitality might render! Abraham was granted to offer hospitality to the Holy Trinity beneath the Oak of Mamre, and Lot...
Elder Joseph the Hesychast
“The icon must depict externals, but also interior life, holiness, and proximity to Heaven. The principal means for accomplishing this is in the face, the facial expression and its...