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Remember the Sufferings of Christ - St. Tikhon of Zadonsk
St. Tikhon of Zadonsk, one of the most beloved Russian saints of the past few centuries, exhibits his apostolic love and zeal in these brief exhortat…
1 year, 8 months ago
Experiences of Theosis - Elder George of Gregoriou
This short excerpt from Elder George's treatise discusses the characteristics of experiences of theosis, union with God, the true purpose of each and…
1 year, 8 months ago
Qualifications For Theosis - Elder George of Gregoriou
This short excerpt from Elder George's treatise explains the qualifications for attaining the true purpose of each and every human being: union with …
1 year, 8 months ago
The Fiery Repentance of St. Mary of Egypt - St. Luke the Surgeon
St. Luke teaches: "With this deep and fiery repentance the force that prevented her from entering the church receded and she finally entered. There s…
1 year, 8 months ago
I Feel In Blessed Augustine the Love of Christ - Fr. Seraphim Rose
In this letter, Fr. Seraphim expresses his reaction to unhealthy approaches to Blessed Augustine, the great bishop and Church father of Africa, and s…
1 year, 8 months ago
On the Freemasonic Roots of the Ecumenical Movement - St. Seraphim of Sofia
St. Seraphim of Sofia discusses an important aspect of the Ecumenical Movement in the 20th century: Freemasonry. Presenting to the Moscow Pan-Orthodo…
1 year, 9 months ago
Answers To Challenging Fasting Questions - Elder Epiphanios of Athens
Elder Epiphanios Theodoropoulos (+1989) was a celibate priest who lived his whole life in the world. “He didn’t retreat to Mt. Athos which he loved d…
1 year, 9 months ago
What is an Anathema? - St. Theophan the Recluse
Every year during the first Sunday of Great Lent, the Sunday of the Triumph of Orthodoxy, the questions arise: "Why are we anathematizing people? Is …
1 year, 9 months ago
Turning Filthy Temptations Into Crowns of Victory - Elder Ephraim of Arizona
Elder Ephraim encourages a brother struggling with lust and self-abuse (masturbation), inspiring him never to despair and always to repent and trust …
1 year, 9 months ago
On Idle Talk and Gossip - Abbess Thaisia
Our Lord said, "But I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment (Matt. 12:36)."…
1 year, 9 months ago