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Renovated Orthodoxy: The Liturgical Theology of Fr. Alexander Schmemann - by Fr. Michael Pomazansky
A thorough examination of Fr. Alexander Schmemann's views on the historical development and meaning of the Orthodox Church's prayer and worship. Fr. Michael Pomazansky, author of the popular book Or…
Published on 9 months ago
Attire Befitting A Priest — Ecumenical Canons, Commentary, & Stories
A short but substantive article on priestly attire and why it is important that they wear their cassocks. Ecumenical Canons, comments from the author (a priest of the Russian Church Abroad), and stor…
Published on 9 months ago
The Aether, The Soul's Covering, & How Saints Hear Prayers - St. Theophan the Recluse
St. Theophan discusses the aether, the way our prayers reach God, Saints, and Angels, the covering of our souls, and how to live life according to the Spirit. A reading of letters 13, 14, and 15 from…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
A Love Poem to Jesus - St. Joseph the Hesychast
A love poem written by St. Joseph to our Lord Jesus Christ. One can quickly feel the deep love he has for Christ. Reading from _Letters & Poems by Saint Joseph the Hesychast_ , p. 529-531 📖 _Letters…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Smoking and the Orthodox Christian - St. Nikodemos the Hagiorite
Two passages from St. Nikodemos on how Orthodox Christians should approach smoking in general, and specifically smoking tobacco. St. Nikodemos writes, "But when they inhale and swallow the foul fumes…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Satan Multiplies Heretics When Christians Abound In Love - Pope St. Leo (Nativity Fast, Homily 5)
St. Leo the Great, Pope of Rome (+461) offers another homily during the Holy Fast of Nativity calling us again to active love for God and neighbor. "[Satan] is aroused with keener stings of hatred, t…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
On the Canons of the Ecumenical Councils - Fr. Seraphim Rose
A few passages from Fr. Seraphim Rose regarding the canons of the Ecumenical Councils. There are other passages from Fr. Seraphim one should find and read (see link below, for example). This collecti…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Man is the Glory of God, Woman is the Glory of Man (and On Headcoverings) - Fr. Daniel Sysoev
Fr. Daniel Sysoev (+2009) addresses the dynamics of men and women, husbands and wives, headcoverings, and the often misunderstood teachings of the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 11. Fr. Daniel draws h…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Forming the Soul - Fr. Seraphim Rose
Drawing upon St. Theophan the Recluse's commentary, Fr. Seraphim Rose briefly discusses how souls formed in the "emotional and spiritual wasteland of our times" can become aware of this reality and h…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
St. Porphyrios and the Immodestly Dressed Women
Learn how St. Porphyrios responded to seeing women dressed immodestly and to his spiritual children who were a bit judgmental. A reading of two accounts translated from the Greek: https://www.johnsan…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago