My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. On the 9th of November Our Holy Orthodox Church commemorates Saint NEKTARIOS THE WONDERWORKER, Metropolitan of Pentapolis. Apolytikion (Dismissal) Hymn. First Tone THE offspring of Selyvria and the guardian of Aegina, the true friend ofContinue reading “9th November – FEAST DAY OF SAINT NEKTARIOS THE WONDERWORKER OF AEGINA, GREECE”
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8th November – The Synaxis of Michael the Chief Commander, and the other Bodiless Hosts
My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. On the 8th of November the Holy Orthodox Church commemorates the Synaxis of Michael the Chief Commander, and of the Other Bodiless Hosts. Apolytikion (Dismissal) Hymn. Fourth Tone SUPREME Commanders of the Hosts of theContinue reading “8th November – The Synaxis of Michael the Chief Commander, and the other Bodiless Hosts”
SCISMS LEAD TO DIVISION AND DISARRAY AMONG CHRISTIANS
My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. SCISMS LEAD TO DIVISION AND DISARRAY AMONG CHRISTIANS "But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them: ‘Every kingdom divided against itself IS BROUGHT TO DESOLATION, AND EVERY CITY OR HOUSE DIVIDED AGAINST ITSELF WILLContinue reading “SCISMS LEAD TO DIVISION AND DISARRAY AMONG CHRISTIANS”
“ALL THINGS SHOULD BE DONE DECENTLY AND IN ORDER” (1 Corinthians 14:40).
My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. "For God is NOT a God of confusion but of peace…all things should be done decently and in order." (1 Cor. 14:33-40) Writing to the Thessalonians, Saint Paul exhorts them "We command you, brethren, inContinue reading ““ALL THINGS SHOULD BE DONE DECENTLY AND IN ORDER” (1 Corinthians 14:40).”
THE IMITATION OF CHRIST (1 Corinthians 11:1-3)
My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE IMITATION OF CHRIST "Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions even as I have delivered them to you. ButContinue reading “THE IMITATION OF CHRIST (1 Corinthians 11:1-3)”
“THE EARTHLY TENT” (2 Corinthians 1:1-5)
My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. "THE EARTHLY TENT" (2 Corinthians 1:1-5) "For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, WE HAVE A BUILDING FROM GOD, A HOUSE NOT MADE WITH HANDS, ETERNAL IN THE HEAVENS.Continue reading ““THE EARTHLY TENT” (2 Corinthians 1:1-5)”
“THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT…” (1 Corinthians 1:1-3)
My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort…" (1 Cor. 1:3). "… Who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we mayContinue reading ““THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT…” (1 Corinthians 1:1-3)”
“STRIVING TO HAVE A CONSCIENCE” (Acts 24:16)
My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. "STRIVING TO HAVE A CONSCIENCE (συνείδησιν) WITHOUT OFFENSE TOWARD GOD AND MEN" (Acts 24:16). It is a good thing for all to have a healthy and sensitive conscience. A conscience that is vibrant, chaste, prudent,Continue reading ““STRIVING TO HAVE A CONSCIENCE” (Acts 24:16)”
“HOPE DOES NOT DISAPPOINT”
My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. "Now hope does not disappoint, BECAUSE THE LOVE OF GOD has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit Who was given to us" (Romans 5:5). For the devout Orthodox Christian who isContinue reading ““HOPE DOES NOT DISAPPOINT””
28th of October – The Feast of Four New-Martyrs ANGELIS, EMMANUEL, GEORGE, AND NICHOLAS OF CRETE
My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. On the 28th of October, the Holy Orthodox Church Commemorates the holy New Martyrs ANGELIS, EMMANUEL, GEORGE, and NICHOLAS of Crete. Apolytikion Hymn of the holy Martyrs. Fourth Tone Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in theirContinue reading “28th of October – The Feast of Four New-Martyrs ANGELIS, EMMANUEL, GEORGE, AND NICHOLAS OF CRETE”