RTOC Diocese of Pallini & Western Europe
RTOC Diocese of Pallini & Western Europe
In the numerous pages of the Old Testament, few stories resonate as deeply with themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and faith as the story of Ruth. As a convert to the God of Israel, Ruth’s life embodies the ultimate act of…
In Orthodox Christianity, daily routines are imbued with spirituality and devotion. Crafting a daily schedule that aligns with Orthodox values can help cultivate a life of piety, spiritual awareness, and continuous connection with God. Here, we outline a framework for…
Understanding of the Holy Trinity The doctrine of the Holy Trinity, central to Orthodox Christianity, holds that there is one God in three Persons: Father, Son,and Holy Spirit. These Persons are consubstantial (of the same essence or substance) and co-eternal,…
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, the Holy Church celebrates the encounter of our Lord with the Samaritan woman, as recounted in the…
“This is evil: estrangement from God.” -St. Basil the Great, That God is Not the Cause of Evils, “ELLHNES PATERES THS EKKLHSIAS” [Greek Fathers of the Church) 7, 112 (EPE). “As many… as stand apart in their will from God, He brings…
Be brave! But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)
Hieromartyr St. Cyprian All those who disdain the tradition of God, seeking foreign dogmas and bringing in man-made teachings, imitate Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. (Those who didn’t accept Moses and Aaron). The Lord condemns and corrects in the Holy Gospel…
The word for “Church” used in scripture is ἐκκλησία (ecclesia). It is derived from the ancient Greek verb ἐκκαλέω (eccaleo) which means to call and thus in general terms has to do with a gathering. In Christian terms, it is…
