RTOC Diocese of Pallini & Western Europe
RTOC Diocese of Pallini & Western Europe
Paschal encyclical 2019 Paschal Encyclical 2019 Diocese of Pallini and Western Europe “Why seek ye the living among the dead?” (Luke 24:5) This question of the two angels at the Most-Holy Tomb of Christ to the Myrrh-bearing women is the…
Throughout the entire history of the known world, men have conquered other men. Rulers have conquered cities. Emperors have conquered entire nations. At times, Kings have strived to conquer the entire world. But there remains one uncharted territory that has…
This day, along with Palm Sunday, occupies a special position between Lent and Holy Week. Following the forty days of penitence which have just ended, and immediately before the days of darkness and mourning which are to follow in the…
The Power of the Cross In a sermon on the Sunday of the Adoration of the Cross, the late Metropolitan Philaret related the following incident: Nowadays it is often said that miracles occurred only in ancient times.. But here is…
Diocese of Pallini and Western Europe Nativity Epistle 2018 Why do you marvel, O Mary? Why are you amazed at what has come to pass? “I have given birth in time to a timeless Son” (Second Kathisma Matins of the…
PRAYER, FEASTS, AND FASTS By Saint PHILARET Metropolitan of New York We all understand how important prayer is for the spiritual life of an Orthodox Christian. But how are we to pray? Two forms of prayer are evident…
Icon of the Mother of God of “The Myrtle Tree” Commemorated on September 24 The Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Of the Myrtle Tree” (Myrtidiotissa) is in the monastery church of Myrtides on the Greek island of Kythera. It derives…
Dormition of the Theotokos by St. John of Damascus Lovers are wont to speak of what they love and to let their fancy run on it by day and night. Let no one, therefore, blame me, if I add…
Discourse on the Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ of Saint Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessalonica For an explanation of the present Feast and understanding of its truth, it is necessary for us to turn to…
A Sermon by Archbishop Seraphim (Ivanov) on the Transfiguration of Christ. On August 6/19 , the Orthodox Church celebrates one of the Great 12 Feast Days—that of the Transfiguration of the Lord on Mount Tabor, which is in what is…
