Orthodox Quote for August 8
“It has never been easy to hear the message of faith. In our day we are usually so engrossed in the problems of earthly existence that we simply have...
Wisdom from Modern Orthodox Elders
“We should remember this phrase when we look at our own feeble Orthodoxy in the free world: are we content to have beautiful churches and chanting; do we perhaps...
Orthodox Quote for August 7
“There is a weeping that springs from contemplating eternal good and longing for future light, and tears of joy and desire cannot help but break out as the soul...
Daily Devotional for Sunday, August 7
REGIMUS: Allegorically; By these two blind men are denoted the two nations of Jews and Gentiles, or the two nations of the Jewish race; for in the time of...
Orthodox Quote for August 6
“Man is fond of counting his troubles, but he does not count his joys. If he counted them up as he ought to, he would see that every lot...
Orthodox Quote for August 5
“In Protestantism I became acquainted with the Christ of the Gospel. And in Orthodoxy, I have met the Christ Who lives now, in the sacraments of the body of...
Wisdom from Modern Orthodox Elders
“By calling me useless His compassion is glorified more…for what leper counted worthy of purification would not render thanks to his benefactor? What person condemned to an eternal imprisonment...
Orthodox Quote for August 4
“The Church is not what we think it is. It is not what we are attacking, which we have set out to destroy. Orthodoxy has nothing to do with...
Orthodox Quote for August 3
“…whichever pain you have, deal with it by saying these words: “Let it be blessed, my God. Whatever You want.” This way our pain won’t get wasted, but will...
Orthodox Quote for August 2
“We have deceived ourselves with transitory cares and with the greed of storing up much, eating much, living according to the body, and no longer having patience for prayer....