"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for...
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The years passed quietly.One by one, the older monks fell asleep in the Lord. Only my Elder, Elder Ioasaph, remained....
Every generation believes that it has advanced beyond the one before it. We have more knowledge, more technology, and greater...
The Feast of the Holy and Foremost Apostles Peter and Paul, together with the Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles, brought...
Certain virtues disappear so gradually that we hardly notice they are gone. One of these is reverence.We live in an...
Today was one of those rare days that remind us that the Church is never merely preserving the past—She is...
Every Orthodox Christian who has struggled to pray with sincerity eventually encounters a painful mystery. There are seasons when prayer...
Between Service and Heart's Calling While I was staying at the bishop’s residence, preparations were being made for my assignment...
Why Did Christ Give the Holy Forerunner This Extraordinary Praise? Each year, as the Church celebrates the Nativity of the...
Yesterday was a day of profound joy and thanksgiving for our Diocese as, by the grace of God, James was...
