RTOC Diocese of Pallini & Western Europe
RTOC Diocese of Pallini & Western Europe
“It is good to hide the secret of a king, but it is glorious to reveal and preach the works of God” (Tobit 12:7). So said the Archangel Raphael to Tobit when he performed the wonderful healing of his blindness.…
A letter which St. Jerome wrote to St. Marcella provides the only information we have about St. Lea, a devout fourth-century widow. Upon the death of her husband, she retired to a Roman monastery and ultimately became its Superior. Since his correspondent was acquainted…
A notable missionary who is known principally by the writings of St. Gregory of Tours. According to Gregory, Paul was ordained at Rome and, with other missionaries including Sts. Saturninus and Dionysius, he was assigned to Gaul to preach the Gospel. He enjoyed…
Abbess Sophia of KievCATACOMB ABBESS OF THE PROTECTION CONVENTCommemorated March 22 (†1941) The righteous doth sing and rejoiceProv. 29:6 OF INESTIMABLE SPIRITUAL VALUE is the fearless stand for Christ’s Truth by the New Martyrs of Russia. Especially by their manful…
The Akathist Hymn is one of the most well-loved services of devotion in the Orthodox Church. Although there is some debate concerning the particulars of its authorship, many scholars agree with the pious tradition which states that the Akathist was…
Abbot of Aran Born Meath, Ireland Fell asleep in the Lord c.530 Saint Enda of Aran (Éanna, Éinne or Endeus) is an Irish saint. His feast day is 21 March. Enda was a warrior-king of Oriel in Ulster, converted by his sister, Saint Fanchea, an abbess. About 484…
Genesis Chapter 21 15 And the angel of the Lord called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time, 16 and said, By myself have I sworn, saith the Lord, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son:17 that in…
“An angel fell from Heaven without any other passion except pride, and so we may ask whether it is possible to ascend to Heaven by humility alone, without any other of the virtues.” + St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent, Step…
Genesis 50:19-20 19 But Joseph replied to them: “Do not fear. Can I take the place of God? 20 Even though you meant harm to me, God meant it for good, to achieve this present end, the survival of many people. No matter…
Both in terms of canonicity and confession of Faith, the Second Sobor of Bishops of the RTOC, testifies to the complete continuity in its relation to the decisions of the First Holy Sobor of the RTOC held in the year…
