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RTOC Diocese of Pallini & Western Europe
Category Feasts
Reposting on the occasion of the new calendar “Christmas”: “Christmas” of the Shops is Over and We Await the Nativity of Christ
+ BP How strange it seems in our world today that some Orthodox are still fasting and some “Orthodox” (I use the terms loosely, in the first reference I find a minority and in the second reference I find none)…
The Grinch who Stole Orthodox Christmas
What if???
On the Mystery of the Beloved Disciple./ On the life and falling-asleep in the Lord of the Holy Apostle John the Theologian
By Priest Aleksandar “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Behold, today we speak of the one who did not die, of the one for whom death became sleep,…
On August 16, the Church celebrates the feast of the Orthodox calendar: the Holy Image of our Lord Jesus Christ “Not Made by Hands”—often called the Holy Napkin or Mandylion. According to the ancient tradition, King Abgar of Edessa, suffering…
A Treasure Uncovered: First English Translation of Athonite New Martyrs’ Lives Published
It is a rare and joyous occasion when a genuine treasure of our Orthodox Faith is brought out of obscurity and made available to the faithful. Today, we are thrilled to announce just such an event: the first-ever English publication…
Saint Panteleimon the Great Martyr and Healer – The Physician of Soul and Body
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…
A Hidden Saint for Our Times: Announcing the Life & Akathist Hymn of St. Panaretos of Paphos
It is with joy that we share something new with you today—a spiritual treasure that we hope will be a source of encouragement for us all. Many of us are familiar with the great saints of the Orthodox Church, but…
The Holy Apostles Peter and Paul: Pillars of the Church and Protectors of Our Diocese
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…