Orthodox Quote for April 26
“The devil checks our inconsistency. He knows that in principle any man, even though he overcame temptation a thousand times before, can always succumb to sin in a moment...
Metropolitan Joseph of Priokonessos on Pascha….
Shortly before midnight on Holy Saturday, church bells invite the faithful to take part in the flood of light and joy of the Resurrection of Christ from the dead....
Orthodox Quote for April 25
“The duty of a Christian king is to judge no one corruptly, to defend widows, orphans and strangers, and to abolish immoral marriages. He must drive out those who...
Orthodox Quote for April 24
“In every sorrow, with every failure, in anything that causes you pain, collect yourself for half a minute and slowly say this hymn. Then, you will see that the...
Daily Devotional for April 24 – 30
Sunday Holy Saturday Evening – Easter Sunday Morning – Mark 16:1-8. The lamentations of the previous night are repeated and the church is plunged into darkness to symbolise the despair and...
Orthodox Quote for April 23
“The call to follow Christ with all our life is a difficult call. There is real sacrifice involved, and real risk. Whether the calling is to overseas missionary work,...
Orthodox Quote for April 22
“The Fathers of the Church taught that there are guardian angels of nations, countries, churches, as well as of individuals (Rev. 2). Yea, even of elements, stars and planets....
Orthodox Quote for April 21
“I was slow in turning to the Lord. My life in Thee I kept on putting off from one day to the next, but I did not put off...
Orthodox Quote for April 20
“The source of depression is in a lack of hope. And of course, without faith in God, what hope is there? There is only the prospect of death. This...
Orthodox Quote for April 19
“An Orthodox Christian conscience is created by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ acting within us. It is difficult to form this conscience. But once a Christian acquires...