Orthodox Quote for April 30
“A person that begins to do something with a good intention and eventually reaches an extreme point, lacks true discernment. His actions exemplify a latent type of egotism that...
Orthodox Quote for April 29
“Pray for the purification of every human being, in order to imitate the angelic way in your life. Yes, the angels do not pray for themselves. This is how...
Wisdom from Modern Orthodox Elders
“If the nightwatchman gets tired standing he sits. If sleep overcomes him and he begins to nod while he is sitting he doesn’t break the law. However if he...
Orthodox Quote for April 28
“The true saint does not know that he or she is saint but only God does. He knows he or she is a sinner. This is why we use...
Orthodox Quote for April 27
“The sweetness of the apple makes up for the bitterness of the root. The hope of gain makes pleasant the perils of the sea. The expectation of health...
Orthodox Quote for April 26
“Yet we love to observe the sins of others…Speaking idly to our neighbor’s detriment, mocking and criticizing him are not even often considered sins but rather an innocent and...
Orthodox Quote for April 25
“A Christian without church attendance, without prayer, without confession, without Holy Communion is an unfenced vineyard, where at any moment the door is open for thieves to come in,...
Orthodox Quote for April 24
“There can be no doubt that it was a great wonder, inspired by the Spirit of God and carried out by the power and will of God. While the...
Orthodox Devotional for Sunday, April 24
Palm Sunday/Entry into Jerusalem (John 12:1-18) ST. NIKOLAI VELIMIROVICH: “At the glorious Entry of the Lord Jesus into Jerusalem, and even in the Temple itself, the children cried out:...
Orthodox Quote for April 23
“Anything that comes between us and complete love of God and complete service to our neighbor must be removed. So our lives can be rebuilt from the bottom up. We...