RTOC Diocese of Pallini & Western Europe
RTOC Diocese of Pallini & Western Europe
What does it mean to be faithful unto death? Reflecting on Revelation 2:10, this article explores the Orthodox Christian calling to persevere in the Faith, endure trials with courage and humility, preserve the truth entrusted to the Church, and remain steadfast in Christ until the end. For those who remain faithful, the Lord promises the crown of life.
Why does virtue sometimes seem difficult and sin so natural? A saying attributed to Saint Gregory of Nyssa reminds us that our habits shape our desires. Through prayer, fasting, repentance, and perseverance, we can learn to resist the passions and grow in the freedom that comes from life in Christ.
De către Arhimandritul Adrian (Înainte de a citi cuvântul de mai jos, vă îndemn, pe cât vă este cu putință, să citiți mai întâi Viața Sfântului Sfințit Mucenic Aftonom, pe care îl prăznuim astăzi, 12/25 septembrie, sau să ascultați înregistrarea…
There is a strange thing about the spiritual life that we often forget: the presence of temptation does not mean that we have already fallen. In fact, sometimes the very temptation that makes us feel weak can become the occasion…
There is a frightening question that very few Christians ever ask themselves: What if the greatest danger is not that the devil is attacking me—but that he has stopped bothering with me altogether? At first, the question seems absurd. Surely…
De către Arhimandritul Adrian “Într-o zi, un ţăran ieşi pe ogor, la semănat. Un grăunte, rămas pe vârful unui bulgăre de pământ, a început să se laude către altul, aflat adânc sub brazdă:- Vezi tu, frate, zaci acolo luptându-te cu…
By Archimandrite Adrian of the Diocese of Western Europe A teaching from the Life of the Holy Martyrs Epictetus the Priest and Astion the Monk: “(…) The devil, seeing himself put to shame not only by the elder but also…
De către Arhimandritul Adrian Învățătură din viața Sfinților Mucenici Epictet preotul și Astion monahul:“(…) Diavolul, văzîndu-se nu rușinat, nu numai de stareț, dar și de tînărul Astion, s-a lipsit de dobînda sa din sufletele omenești și se rupea de zavistie.…
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” (Joshua 1:9) One of the most dangerous weaknesses in the…
Certain virtues disappear so gradually that we hardly notice they are gone. One of these is reverence. We live in an age that prizes familiarity above all else. Formality has given way to informality. Respect has yielded to casualness. We…
