A Time of Sifting
by Hieromonk Tikhon “And then many shall be made to stumble, and shall deliver up one another, and shall hate one another… And because lawlessness shall have been multiplied, the love of the multitude shall grow cold. But the one…
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MAKE THE PRESENT TIME BENEFICIAL
By Presbyter Marco Mannino-Giorgi Some meditations on the Apostle for this Sunday, Ephesians 5:8-19.If St. Paul’s entire concept today is to be children of the Light and to fight darkness and passions (“Do not give yourselves to wine, but rather…
Leave-Taking of Mid-Pentecost: The Living Water Still Flows
Today we celebrate the Apodosis—the Leave-Taking—of the Feast of Mid-Pentecost, the moment that liturgically closes the eight-day period set apart to reflect on Christ as the Giver of Living Water. Positioned between Pascha and Pentecost, Mid-Pentecost reminds us of Christ’s…
INTRODUCTION TO THE MYSTERY OF THE PASCHAL FAST
by Priest Aleksandar Radunovic “And the people stood afar off, but Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.” (Exodus 20:21) Who can comprehend the depth of fasting, except the one who has stepped in spirit into the…
Fasting is a Healer of both Soul and Body
by Fr. Aleksandar Radunovic Oh, wondrous mysteries! Fasting is a healer of both soul and body. In the dark cloak of night, when silence unveils the sounds of hidden desires of the soul, one encounters the boundless ocean of their…
For Those Who Don’t Know: Many Scans of Old Living Orthodoxy Newsletters Are Free to Read on the Internet Archive
For those who don’t know, many scans of Living Orthodoxy newsletters published between 1979 to 2015 are freely available to read on the Internet Archive. Please note that whilst Living Orthodoxy did begin as a ROCOR newsletter in 1979, it…
Celebrating the Nativity of St. John the Forerunner: A Reflection on Tradition and Teachings
Tomorrow, we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Forerunner. This feast honours the miraculous birth of the one who would prepare the way for our Lord Jesus Christ. St. John, often referred to as the Forerunner…
The Virtue of Humility: A Cornerstone of Orthodoxy
Understanding Humility Humility, often misunderstood as mere self-deprecation, is far deeper and more profound. It is not about thinking less of oneself, but thinking of oneself less. True humility is recognizing our limitations and the grandeur of God, acknowledging that…
Sermon on the Fifth Sunday of Pascha – The Samaritan Woman
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…
The Holy Martyr Isidore of Chios: A Beacon of Faith and Courage – May 14th
In the rich tapestry of Christian history, the lives of the martyrs shine as beacons of unwavering faith and courage. Among these illustrious figures, the Holy Martyr Isidore of Chios stands out as a testament to steadfast devotion to Christ,…