Orthodox Quote for February 10
“…for many Orthodox Christians from ‘traditional’ Orthodox countries…the parishes are simply places for services and blessings, and the community is the village, where the customs of Orthodoxy are reinforced...
Orthodox Quote for February 9
“Hope in God’s mercy, have no doubts, and you will gain your request completely; once gained, however, do not prove ungrateful for the favor and unappreciative but make a...
Orthodox Quote for February 8
“For although it becomes men to look into themselves and walk after God, this they do not, but look into the things of others, and while they forget their...
Orthodox Quote for February 7
“If patience is lacking in the midst of any hardship, a soul cannot be perfect. Patience is the act of thanksgiving continually maintained in the fear of the Lord...
Orthodox Quote for February 6
“Western thinking has placed too much emphasis on the individual’s own sense of what is right. There is no humility in this. If we really understood our spiritual condition...
Orthodox Quote for February 5
“Sometimes life is so superficial. We kiss and say, “Hello. How are you?” But we don’t mean it. Or maybe we even do, but only on the surface.” (Elizabeth...
Daily Devotional for the Week of February 5
Sunday Luke 18:10-14 – the publican and the pharisee The practices of this Pharisee are worthy examples to follow. His good deeds (fasting and giving tithes) are the primary...
Orthodox Quote for February 4
“It is an excellent custom with Christians, and one pleasing to God, to have an icon of the Savior and to pray to Him before it. This is a...
Orthodox Quote for February 3
“I repeat once again my exhortation to all who love God and their salvation not to put off trying this good labor and practice for the sake of the...
Orthodox Quote for February 2
“Only humble thoughts bring humility, and only with humility does pride go #8221; (Elder St. Paisios in ‘Passions and Virtues’)