Friday, January 3, 2014

St. Seraphim of Sarov on patient endurance of afflictions

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St. Seraphim of Sarov ( source )   Man, as far as his body is concerned, is like a lighted candle. A candle must be consumed; thus al...
Tuesday, December 31, 2013

An Encomium to St. Basil the Great by St. Gregory of Nyssa

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St. Basil the Great ( source )    An Encomium to St. Basil the Great by St. Gregory of Nyssa (his brother according to the flesh, and t...
Monday, December 23, 2013

St. Paisios on experiencing the Nativity of Christ

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The Nativity of Christ ( source )   Elder Paisios on experiencing the Nativity of Christ Christ, with His great love and His great r...
Sunday, December 22, 2013

St. John of Kronstadt on approaching the Nativity of Christ

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The Nativity of Christ ( source )     THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST: THE FEAST OF RENEWAL By St. John of Kronstadt. We are approaching, ...
Wednesday, December 18, 2013

St. Silouan the Athonite on the Knowledge of God

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Jesus Christ "Pantocrator" ("All-governing"), the Son of God, the Savior ( source )   St. Silouan the Athonite on t...
Saturday, December 14, 2013

Why are vigil lamps lit before icons?

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The wondrous icon of Panagia Gorgoepikoos ("Quick-to-hear") with vigil lamps that ever burn before it ( source )   St. Nikola...
Friday, December 13, 2013

St. Herman of Alaska, the Venerable Wonderworker, and First Saint of America

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St. Herman of Alaska, the Venerable Wonderworker, and First Saint of America - Commemorated December 13, November 15 and August 9 ( sour...