Orthodox Daily Devotional for September 16-22
Sunday Mathew 25:14 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to...
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...
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...
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...
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....