RTOC Diocese of Pallini & Western Europe
RTOC Diocese of Pallini & Western Europe
In the early Christian centuries, whoever confessed Christ was put to death by the idolatrous kings immediately, with torture. Now, however, the persecution of Christianity—meaning Orthodoxy—is more wicked and more deceitful, and it cloaks the Orthodox Christians with talk of…
“The better part of Valour is Discretion.” — William Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part I In Shakespeare’s history play, Sir John Falstaff delivers this line partly in jest, excusing his retreat from a fight. Yet, if we look past the humor,…
27 июля Святая Православная Церковь празднует память святого великомученика и целителя Пантелеимона, одного из самых любимых и чудотворных святых во всей христианской традиции. Его имя — Пантелеимон, что значит «всемилостивый», и вся его жизнь, исполненная самоотверженного служения и страданий за…
On July 27, the Holy Orthodox Church celebrates the memory of Saint Panteleimon the Great Martyr and Unmercenary, one of the most beloved and wonderworking saints in the Christian world. His name means “all-merciful,” and indeed, his life and martyrdom…
“Out, out, brief candle! Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player That struts and frets his hour upon the stage And then is heard no more.” — Macbeth, Act V, Scene V When Macbeth utters these bleak words upon…
On June 29/July 12, we joyfully celebrate the Feast of the Holy, Glorious, and All-Praised Leaders of the Apostles, Peter and Paul. These two mighty pillars of the early Church stand as examples of repentance, courage, missionary zeal, and unwavering…
Pe 29 iunie / 12 iulie, prăznuim cu bucurie Sărbătoarea Sfinților, Slăviților și Prealăudaților Apostoli întâi-stătători, Petru și Pavel. Acești doi stâlpi puternici ai Bisericii primare rămân exemple de pocăință, curaj, râvnă misionară și mărturisire neclintită a lui Hristos până…
В день 29 июня / 12 июля, Святая Церковь с особым торжеством празднует память Святых, Славных и Всехвальных Первоверховных Апостолов Петра и Павла — двух величайших свидетелей Христовых, оставивших незгладимый след в истории спасения мира. Для нашей Истинно-Православной Епархии Западной…
“There is a divinity that shapes our ends, rough-hew them how we will.” — William Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act V, Scene 2 Even in the twilight of a tragedy, Shakespeare places on the lips of Hamlet a startling truth — that…
On the third Sunday according to St. Matthew (Third Sunday after Pentecost), the Orthodox Church honors the New Martyrs after the Fall of Constantinople—those who suffered and died for Christ during the centuries of Ottoman oppression. These saints bore witness…
