The Sufferings of the Righteous
He who does not engage in combat for the sake of Christ either with the world, with the devil or …
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The Holy Martyrs PROCLUS and HILARY
On the 12th of the month, we celebrate the Memory of the Holy Martyrs PROCLUS and HILARY. When you are afraid …
The Power of Prayer
Beloved, it is written, the prayer of the righteous availeth much. So great is the power of prayer that the …
Can an Orthodox Christian be a Liberal?
Can an Orthodox Christian be a Liberal? Who could ever imagine an Orthodox clergyman would ask this question? Surely this …
The Glorious and all-famed chiefs of the Apostles, Peter and Paul
The Glorious and all-famed chiefs of the Apostles, Peter and Paul 2 Corinthians 11:21-12:9 21 To our shame I say that …
Hope for the best but prepare for the worst
Folks today have a saying, “hope for the best but prepare for the worst”. As Orthodox Christians, we look at …
Saint Justin the Philosopher
St. Justin, the Philosopher Born in Shechem [Neapolis, Sychem] (now Nablus in Samaria), of pagan parents, gifted with rich talents and …
