Orthodox Quote for May 21
“The fathers of the Church tell us that “bad” things happen either to punish us for our sins or to make us amend our ways. This pandemic is both....
Orthodox Quote for May 20
“Therefore, to say that we’re not afraid of war … is a very irresponsible statement, especially at the present time, when the whole world is a powder keg, when...
Orthodox Quote for May 26
“No matter who you are, what kind of work you do, give an account of yourself as to how you have performed your work: as a Christian, or as...
Orthodox Quote for May 19
“The mission of the Church is to build peace. If we have the peace of God in us, we will be reconciled with our fellow man and we will...
Orthodox Quote for May 18
“Lord, I believe that I endure whatever I deserved to receive. But you oh Lord in Thy great mercy, forgive me and have compassion on me” – and repeat...
Orthodox Quote for May 17
“We Christians, by bodily kissing an icon of Christ, or of an apostle or martyr, are in spirit kissing Christ Himself or His #8221; (Leontius the Hierapolian, quote)
Elder Ephraim+ of Arizona on Using Time Wisely
“Put your house in order, for you will die; you will live no longer!”6 Then the deception is uncovered, and a person dying realizes what an important role the...
Orthodox Quote for May 16
“So there are many vendors of religious ideas who turn God into a show, deceiving those in search of easy happiness. Do you seek excitement? Satan will give it...
Daily Devotional for May 16-22
Sunday Chronological reading of the Gospels continued… Luke 17:1 Then He said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no offenses should come, but woe to him through...
Orthodox Quote for May 15
“Everything is acquired through prayer… You’re now approaching the first step, yet you haven’t claimed it but just getting close. You have to pass through the door and by...