Orthodox Quote for October 20
“It is a great mistake to enter into conversation with the devil. We ought to converse only with God.” (Elder Arsenie Papacioc of Romania, sayings)
Orthodox Quote for October 19
“A pine stood in the way of the radioactive cloud. Before it reached the tree, the cloud broke into two halves and instead of covering the town, it passed...
Elder Amphilochios+ of Patrmos on Temptations
“In the hour in which we are tempted we must be patient and pray. Temptation is a clever craftsman. He is able to make small things loom large. Temptation...
Orthodox Quote for October 18
“The Lord allows the enemy to tempt us in order to prove us, in order to strengthen our spiritual powers in our struggle against the enemy, and so that...
Orthodox Quote for October 17
“When man partakes of Holy Communion he receives power and is enlightened, his horizons widen, and he feels joy. Each person experiences something different, analogous to his disposition and...
Elder Anthimos on Honoring the Theotokos
“The Lady Theotokos not only deifies us, but also daily protects us and frees us from every danger, especially today, when we are exposed to so many dangers. The...
Orthodox Quote for October 16
“Sin is that which prevents us from believing. Not logic. For this reason, if you tell an unbeliever to live for six months according to the ethics of the...
Orthodox Quote for October 15
“Humble yourself, my child; only this medicine will save you. God has sent these temptations to you out of love to frighten you, so that you pull yourself together,...
Elder St Paisios on True Veneration
“The Saints are pleased when they are lifted up from the paper or the wood and imprinted in people’s hearts. When a Christian devoutly kisses the holy Icons and...
Orthodox Quote for October 14
“Do you think that the man-loving God has given you much so that you could use it only for your own benefit? No, but so that your abundance might...