Author Archives: Father George

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God, and Savior, CHRISTOUGENNA – THE BIRTH OF CHRIST REVEALED THROUGH THE SACRED HYMNS OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH. O Bethlehem, prepare, Eden is opened unto all. And be ready, Ephrata, for the Tree of Life has in the grotto blossomed forth from the Virgin.Continue reading “CHRISTOUGENNA – THE BIRTH OF CHRIST REVEALED THROUGH THE SACRED HYMNS OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH”

THE ORTHODOX CHURCH teaches about the Mother of God that which Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture have informed concerning Her, and daily it glorifies Her in its temples, asking Her help and defense. Knowing that She is pleased only by those praises which correspond to Her actual glory, the Holy Fathers and hymn-writers have entreatedContinue reading “The Orthodox Veneration of The Mother of God”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God, and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE PROPHECIES ABOUT THE COMING OF THE MESSIAH The holy Prophets of Israel played a unique and critical role in their society. They repeatedly called the people back toContinue reading “THE PROPHECIES ABOUT THE COMING OF THE MESSIAH”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. FEAR IS OUR ENEMY “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but OF POWER AND OF LOVE AND OF SOUND MIND” (2 Timothy 1:7). “There isContinue reading “FEAR IS OUR ENEMY”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. "HOPE DOES NOT DISAPPOINT" [Romans 5:5] "Rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;Continue reading ““HOPE DOES NOT DISAPPOINT” Romans 5:5″

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE The Mysterion (Sacrament) of Baptism – The Sanctification of man. "As many of you have been baptized into Christ, have put on Christ. Alleluia. (Epistle Lesson) "Do you notContinue reading “THE MYSTERION (SACRAMENT) OF BAPTISM – THE SANCTIFICATION OF MAN”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. On the 12th of December, the Feast-Day of Our Father among the Saints SPYRIDON the Wonderworker, Bishop of Trimythus. Apolytikion (Dismissal) Hymn of the Hierarch. First Tone THOU wasContinue reading “On the12th of December, the Feast-Day of Our Father among the Saints SPYRIDON the Wonderworker, Bishop of Trimythus”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. The Glorious and Life-Giving Resurrection of Our Lord, God and Savior JESUS CHRIST. The Holy Orthodox Church considers the highest event in the life of Christ to be HisContinue reading “THE GLORIOUS AND LIFE-GIVING RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD, GOD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. The Revealed Word According to the Orthodox Church It is of the utmost importance for the Orthodox Christian, who dedicates his/her life to Almighty God to be able toContinue reading “The Revealed Word According to the Orthodox Church”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ Our Only True Lord, God and Savior, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. IS IT ERROR OR HERESY? The question arises whether the theological differences between Churches are based on error or if its heresy? How does one determine what it is?Continue reading “IS IT ERROR OR HERESY?”