Orthodox Quote for December 6
“If we can penetrate the stories told of the actual fourth century bishop, under the layers of legend that cover St. Nicholas throughout the centuries, we find one feature...
Orthodox Quote for December 5
“When it comes to the commandments of Christ and the tradition of the Church, far too many people are like the first two drivers: they want to see how...
Orthodox Quote for December 4
“Along with fervent faith-filled prayer, serving the poor is very important to God…serving the poor brings with it some of the most powerful promises of blessing, protection, and refreshment...
Orthodox Quote for December 3
“We hear it frequently remarked that it matters not what one believes if he does right…“Obey and believe in my doctrine,” says Rome. “Be free and strive to create...
Daily Devotional for December 3-9
Sunday Luke 18:18 Now a certain ruler asked Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 19 So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me...
Orthodox Quote for December 2
“Let us not beat, slay and rob people, but soften their hardness toward Christ and Christians by means of our own fulfilment of the law of God. Let us...
Orthodox Quote for December 1
“Divine Communion is medicine. Not a reward.” (Elder Epiphanios+ of the Holy Hermitage, ‘Counsels for Life’)
Orthodox Quote for November 30
“He prays not against his enemies but in their behalf so that they may be changed and may blush with shame at their sins; and they may blush not...
Orthodox Quote for November 29
“Everyone must act according to his spiritual state. One must not take up ascetic labors that he is not ready for yet.” (Elder St. Paisios in ‘St. Paisios the...
Orthodox Quote for November 28
“The believer in Christ has already died to his old life and has been born again by faith, but it is not yet clear what the full extent of...