Orthodox Quote for January 30
“Our Church honors saints not as gods, but as faithful servants, as holy men and friends of God. It extols the struggles they engaged in and the deeds they...
Orthodox Quote for January 29
“If you lose money, you can regain it, but if you kill time in vain pursuits, you cannot move it around. And after all, God gave us time in...
Orthodox Quote for January 28
“The formation of a Christian’s wardrobe is guided by one important principle: ‘I should not be a temptation to others’.” (Article in ‘Parish Life Journal’ 12/23)
Orthodox Quote for January 27
“Do not neglect church services under the guise of some important business. Just like rain nourishes and cultivates seeds, so does a Church Service strengthens the soul in its...
Orthodox Quote for January 26
“The existence of the lawful hierarchy and the administration of the holy mysteries will never cease in the church. The Lord Jesus Christ himself had said: ‘I will build...
Daily Devotional for January 26 – February 1
Sunday There’s a rather old reflection: Why is it that we struggle so hard to stand through a two-hour service, but it’s so easy and fun for us to...
Orthodox Quote for January 25
“Doesn’t the mind stay on the prayer? Is it confused and stressed by various thoughts? Never mind. The lips are praying. The lips will not stop. They will continue...
Orthodox Quote for January 24
“In pre-modern societies, a person’s identity was forged almost entirely in relation to his or her tribe. As a member of the tribe, your ‘journey’ was well-defined through rituals...
Orthodox Quote for January 23
“…we come to realize that the reign and rule and kingdom of Christ are not so much over us, as in us: when we choose His will, we choose...
Orthodox Quote for January 22
“The holy fathers caution against detailing shameful sins, advising instead that they be acknowledged simply and directly. For instance, one may admit to fornication or adultery without delving into...