Orthodox Quote for December 26
“Nothing can replace prayer, and no activity is more valuable than prayer.” (Patriarch Daniel of Romania proclaiming the Year of Prayer)
Orthodox Quote for December 25
“It was as if the angel were saying to Joseph, ‘Do not imagine that, because he is conceived of the Holy Spirit, that you have no part in the...
December 25 – 31
Sunday Matthew 1:18-25 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was...
Orthodox Quote for December 24
“We must live our lives in balance, making sure that pleasure and ascetic struggle are at least lived in equal proportions, lest we lose the treasure that will be...
Orthodox Quote for December 23
“Since he thus related that Christ was born from Mary as a virgin and not as a result of intercourse with Joseph, for what reason does Matthew call him...
Orthodox Quote for December 22
“The Church is a hospital for the sick; Our Lord has come as a physician to heal those who are ailing. Imitating our Savior, who stretched his arms wide...
Orthodox Quote for December 21
“…in this genealogy the Evangelist mentioned in his list even those who had shocking carnal relations that were inappropriate and outside the law. For Matthew wrote with due deliberation…Christ therefore...
Orthodox Quote for December 20
“What Matthew publishes in order of kingly succession, Luke has set forth in order of priestly origin…while Matthew recounts his paternal origin that began in Judah, Luke teaches that his...
Orthodox Quote for December 19
“Why do you pay so much attention to those around you? You should be looking more into yourself and living according to your conscience.” (Archimandrite John Krestiankin+ Letters to...
Orthodox Quote for December 18
“To ‘Glorify’ the saints is to bestow honor and praise on them. Why? Because they are already honored by God, and so filled with His grace that, as Archbishop...