OUR VENERABLE FATHER AMMOUN, THE EGYPTIAN

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 4th of October, Our Holy Orthodox Church Commemorates our Venerable Father AMMOUN, the Egyptian. Ammoun, our righteous father, was an Egyptian by race. Living in the DeltaContinue reading “OUR VENERABLE FATHER AMMOUN, THE EGYPTIAN”

“GROW IN THE GRACE AND KNOWLEDGE OF OUR LORD” 2 Peter 3:18

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. "GROW IN THE GRACE AND KNOWLEDGE OF OUR LORD" [2 Peter 3:18]. The Orthodox Christian is never content and satisfied spiritually but continues to grow and strives to reachContinue reading ““GROW IN THE GRACE AND KNOWLEDGE OF OUR LORD” 2 Peter 3:18″

“THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM” Psalm 111:10.

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 FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM [Psalm 111:10] It is interesting to note that the first time that the word "fear" appears in the HolyContinue reading ““THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM” Psalm 111:10.”

October 1st, Our Holy Orthodox Church Commemorates the HOLY PROTECTION of our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary.

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 1st of October, Our Holy Orthodox Church Commemorates SuEver-Virgin Mary, who served the faithful with her VEIL at the Church of Vlachernai, as seen by Saint AndrewContinue reading “October 1st, Our Holy Orthodox Church Commemorates the HOLY PROTECTION of our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary.”

THE CONTEMPORARY PERSON IS SUFFERING FROM SPIRITUAL HUNGER AND LACK OF SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT

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 Contemporary person is Suffering from Spiritual hunger and Lack of Spiritual Nourishment. "And JESUS said to them, "I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE, HE WHO COMES TO MEContinue reading “THE CONTEMPORARY PERSON IS SUFFERING FROM SPIRITUAL HUNGER AND LACK OF SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT”

THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN’S COMMITMENT TO OUR LORD, GOD, AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST REMAINS STEADFAST AND UNYIELDING

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 Orthodox Christian’s Commitment to our Lord, God, and Savior Remains Steadfast and Unyielding. Proof of the Orthodox Christian resolve and commitment to our Lord, God, and Savior JesusContinue reading “THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN’S COMMITMENT TO OUR LORD, GOD, AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST REMAINS STEADFAST AND UNYIELDING”

On 26th of September, Our Holy Orthodox Church Commemorates the Translation of the Holy APOSTLE and EVANGELIST JOHN THE THEOLOGIAN

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. Apolytikion (Dismissal) Hymn. Second Tone O APOSTLE, beloved of Christ our God, hasten to deliver a defenseless people. He that allowed thee to recline on His breast, receiveth theeContinue reading “On 26th of September, Our Holy Orthodox Church Commemorates the Translation of the Holy APOSTLE and EVANGELIST JOHN THE THEOLOGIAN”

SAINT SILOUAN OF ATHOS Part II

This fiery path was not short. For fifteen years Father Silouan continued to weep in his heart, suffering as the grace of God was weakened by the swings of changing human nature. This continued until he gained the power to ward off what had previously struck him hard with a single movement of his mind,Continue reading “SAINT SILOUAN OF ATHOS Part II”

On the 24th of September Our Holy Orthodox Church Commemorates the Holy First Martyr THECLA, the Equal to the Holy Apostles

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 24th of September Our Holy Orthodox Church Commemorates the Holy Martyr THECLA, the Equal to the Holy Apostles. Apolytikion (Dismissal) Hymn. Forth Tone O LORD Jesus, untoContinue reading “On the 24th of September Our Holy Orthodox Church Commemorates the Holy First Martyr THECLA, the Equal to the Holy Apostles”