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...
Orthodox Daily Devotional September 9-15
Sunday John 3:13 No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven. 14 And as Moses lifted...
Orthodox Quote for September 8
“Temptations come so that hidden passions may be revealed and so that it will be possible to fight them, and so that the soul may be rid of them....
Elder Joseph the Hesychast on the Hard Struggle
“We are not battling with a man, whom you can kill in many ways, but with the powers and rulers of darkness. They are not fought with sweets and...