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My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. SUFFERING IN FAMILY LIFE By Archpriest Peter Perekrestov, priest at the "Joy of All Who Sorrow" Cathedral in San Francisco, CA.) "…The word "difficulty" is closely associated with another word "suffering," is closely associated withContinue reading “SUFFERING IN FAMILY LIFE”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE ALL-HOLY VIRGIN By Metropolitan Augoustinos Kantiotes of Florina, Greece of blessed memory. "Who for us men and for our salvation, He came down from heaven and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and theContinue reading “THE ALL-HOLY VIRGIN”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE SIN OF ENVY Saint James in his Epistle writes, "But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth" [3:14]. Also, "For where envy andContinue reading “THE SIN OF ENVY”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. FALSE EXPERIENCES OF THE GRACE OF GOD. People have false experiences of God when they believe they can receive the Grace of the Holy Spirit on their own and with their own powers either inContinue reading “FALSE EXPERIENCES OF THE GRACE OF GOD”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE EXPERIENCES OF THE GRACE OF GOD By Archimandrite George, Abbot of the Holy Monastery of Saint Gregorios of Mt, Athos. PREFACE For man to struggle against his bad self, against his egoism, and against theContinue reading “EXPERIENCES OF THE GRACE OF GOD”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. The Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord, God, and Savior JESUS CHRIST (Part II) Saint Nikodemos the Hagiorite says that on Mt. Tabor at the time of Christ’s Transfiguration there was a great and frightful sight.Continue reading “THE HOLY TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD, GOD, AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST (Part II)”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. On the 6th of August, the Holy Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy TRANSFIGURATION (METAMORPHOSIS) OF OUR LORD, GOD, AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. Apolytikion (Dismissal) Hymn. Grave Tone THOU wast transfigured on the mountain, O ChristContinue reading “6th August – THE HOLY TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD, GOD, AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE FALLING ASLEEP (KOIMISIS) OF THE MOTHER OF GOD It must be remembered that this is NOT the ASSUMPTION that the Holy Orthodox Church observes on the 15th of August, but THE FEAST OF THEContinue reading “THE FALLING ASLEEP (KOIMISIS) OF THE MOTHER OF GOD”

ON THE DORMITION (KOIMISIS) OF THE THEOTOKOS AND EVER-VIRGIN MARY. The Theotokos returns to her home After completing her prayer, the Theotokos returned to her home. Then by the invisible power of God, the Theotokos shone forth with the glory of God. Her lovely face, which always shone with the grace of God–more so thatContinue reading “ON THE DORMITION (KOIMISIS) OF THE THEOTOKOS AND EVER-VIRGIN MARY”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE TRUE SPIRIT OF FASTING ACCORDING TO THE ORTHODOX CHURCH The Lord Jesus Christ says: "Moreover, when you fast, do NOT be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces thatContinue reading “THE TRUE SPIRIT OF FASTING ACCORDING TO THE ORTHODOX CHURCH”