HOMILY ON THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST

My beloved brothers and sisters in Our Incarnate God, CHRIST IS BORN! GLORIFY HIM! THY Nativity, O Christ our God, has caused the light of knowledge to rise upon the world. For therein the worshippers of the stars were by a Star instructed to worship Thee, the Sun of Righteousness, and to know Thee asContinue reading “HOMILY ON THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST”

THE GENEALOGY OF JESUS

My beloved brothers and sisters in Our Incarnate God, CHRIST IS BORN! GLORIFY HIM! “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: Abraham begot Isaac, Isaac begot Jacob, and Jacob begot Judah and his brothers…” (Matthew 1:1-25). JESUS means “O Lord, save,” referring to Jesus’ role asContinue reading “THE GENEALOGY OF JESUS”

THE PREPARATION OF THE HUMAN RACE TO RECEIVE THE SAVIOR

My beloved brothers and sisters in Our Incarnate God, CHRIST IS BORN! GLORIFY HIM! The Preparation of the Human Race To Receive the Savior. The word of God calls the Savior the Lamb of God "FOREORDAINED BEFORE THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD" (1 Peter 1:20). "But when the fullness of the time came, God sentContinue reading “THE PREPARATION OF THE HUMAN RACE TO RECEIVE THE SAVIOR”

THE TRUE MESSAGE OF CHRISTMAS IS THAT JESUS CHRIST IS THE REDEEMER AND SAVIOR OF THE HUMAN RACE

My beloved brothers and sisters in our Incarnate God, CHRIST IS BORN! GLORIFY HIM! "The Lamb of God Who taketh Away the Sin of the World" (John 1:29) The Orthodox Christian Dogma of salvation in Christ is the central dogma of Christianity, the HEART of our Christian faith. The Lord Jesus Christ is the RedeemerContinue reading “THE TRUE MESSAGE OF CHRISTMAS IS THAT JESUS CHRIST IS THE REDEEMER AND SAVIOR OF THE HUMAN RACE”

The Preaching of the Prophets has Reached its Fulfillment

My beloved brothers and sisters in God Incarnate, CHRIST IS BORN! GLORIFY HIM! "What Mysteries beyond mind and speech! God, in His compassion is born on earth, putting on the form of a servant that He may snatch from servitude to the enemy them that with fervent love cry out: "Blessed art Thou, O SaviorContinue reading “The Preaching of the Prophets has Reached its Fulfillment”

MARY, THE BIRTHGIVER OF GOD

My beloved brothers and sisters in our Incarnate God, CHRIST IS BORN! GLORIFY HIM! "The Virgin was amazed, as She beheld a conception past telling and a birth past utterance. Rejoicing at once and weeping, She raised Her voice and said: ‘Shall I give my breast to Thee, Who givest nourishment to all the world,Continue reading “MARY, THE BIRTHGIVER OF GOD”

How do Greek Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in Greece?

My beloved brothers and sisters in Our Incarnate God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. How do Greek Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in Greece? The time of preparation for the celebration of the Birth of Jesus Christ, our God, and Savior, begins on November 15th each year with theContinue reading “How do Greek Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in Greece?”

THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD, GOD, AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST (Part II)

My beloved brothers and sisters in God Incarnate, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD, GOD, AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST (Part II) Second Canon (Orthros) The Nativity According to the Flesh (Irmos) Of old the Master that works Wonders saved His people, Making the wateryContinue reading “THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD, GOD, AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST (Part II)”

“Unto you is born this day a SAVIOR…” (Luke, Ch. 2)

My beloved brothers and sisters in God Incarnate, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. "Glory to Thee, Who hast shown for the Light. Glory be to God on High, and on earth peace, goodwill towards men. We praise Thee, we bless Thee, we worship Thee, we glorify Thee, weContinue reading ““Unto you is born this day a SAVIOR…” (Luke, Ch. 2)”

PLAGUES THAT TORMENT HUMANITY

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. PLAGUES THAT TORMENT HUMANITY Due to decisions and conditions that humans have taken as well as created in the world, humanity is in peril. Man’s foolish and arrogant attitude has led to suffering and pain.Continue reading “PLAGUES THAT TORMENT HUMANITY”