Orthodox Nativity Messages for 2015
“Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, as we prepare to receive the Incarnate Lord into the world and into our lives, let us keep in mind that the light...
Wisdom from Modern Orthodox Elders
“The Lord Jesus, born in Bethlehem, was first worshiped by shepherds and wise men (astrologers) from the east— the simplest and the wisest of this world. Even today, those...
Orthodox Quote for December 24
“He has come to us as the Prince of Peace, offering a divine peace that is much greater than any comfort or security offered in this world… It is...
Orthodox Quote for December 23
“The humbler the opinion of ourselves the more swiftly our prayer rises to God. So as soon as we lose humility, each and every ascetic effort is nullified. ...
Wisdom from Modern Orthodox Elders
“Our times, above all, call for humble and quiet labors, with love and sympathy for other strugglers on the path of the Orthodox spiritual life and a deep resolve...
Orthodox Quote for December 22
“…while faithfully preserving the Orthodox Faith, everyone must also take care to spread it among the non-Orthodox. Christ the Savior said that having lit the candle, men do not...
Orthodox Quote for December 21
“God reaches out to everyone personally. He knows what we need and how to meet our needs. We have no need to be afraid. God is always near… God loves...
Orthodox Quote for December 20
“…because we are human beings, bearing flesh and weakness, and pollute ourselves with many sins, God has given us various sacrifices unto the remission of our sins. If we...
Wisdom from Modern Orthodox Elders
“About those Christians who are outside the Orthodox Church, therefore, I would say: they do not yet have the full truth—perhaps it just hasn’t been revealed to them yet,...
Devotion for Sunday December 20
Feast of St. John of Kronstadt “If Christ is in you through the frequent communion of the Holy Sacrament, then be yourself wholly like unto Christ: meek, humble, long-suffering,...