Fr. Joseph on Facing the Modern Situation
“We pray that the beauty of faith and hope shines in your life particularly in these uncertain times. It seems that we are so well aware of what the...
Elder St Paisios on God’s Judgement…
The righteous judgment of God is His forbearance, which also contains humility and love. God is very Righteous and Just, but also most Compassionate; and His compassion surpasses His...
Elder Savva’s Daily Rule …
“First – even in the most trivial matters, be fair and unbiased. Second – never deceive anyone, even in jest. Third – remain disinterested [in the outcome of...
God’s Patience and Blessings…
God has so abundantly blessed us, especially in North America and other developed countries throughout the world. Yes, there are still many places where people live under oppression, extreme...
Elder St Paisios on Meekness in Daily Life
Human righteousness is not for spiritual people; it merely serves to restrain worldly people. A spiritual person is a fool if he relies on human righteousness, which is nothing...
Abbot Tryphon on the Impact of COVID
“During such times I think it most important to make your morning and evening prayers, and set aside time for spiritual reading—not only the daily Gospel readings but the...
David Sumner on Three Strengths of the Orthodox Church…
“First, all Orthodox churches have the same beliefs, which haven’t changed since the first century. When we get a new priest, we can be assured the next one...
Fr Seraphim Rose+ on True Christianity…
‘Never ask: ‘Who is he?’ Rather say: ‘He is no stranger; he is my brother. He is the Church of Christ just as I #8221;‘ With such a call...
Fr. Themi on Leadership…
“A leader is someone who leads from the front. A leader is not a boss. The boss tells you what to do because he can. A leader engages with...
Sergei Komarov on Christians and Love…
“In the first centuries of Christianity, entering the Church meant a fundamental change in someone’s life. Rare exceptions apart, no one was accepted into a Christian community immediately. A...