

RTOC Diocese of Pallini & Western Europe

RTOC Diocese of Pallini & Western Europe
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For as Long as We are Sheep
For so long as we are sheep, we conquer: though ten thousand wolves prowl around, we overcome and prevail. But if we become wolves, we are worsted, for the help of our Shepherd departs from us: for He feeds not…

Sermon on the Holy Transfiguration by St. Philaret of New York
For the Light of the WorldWhen Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, O Christ our God, Thou didst show Thy glory to Thy disciples as far as they could bear it. Let Thy everlasting light shine also upon us sinners through the…

St. Athanasius the Great Explains Why St. John the Baptist called the Judaeans Offspring of Vipers.
Why did the Baptist (St. John the Forerunner) call the Judaeans offspring of the echidnae? Because this beast eats the stomach of its mother and thus comes out of the womb. In the same way, the Jews ate their teaches…

The Virtue of Tears
Great is the virtue of tears!

THE LORD’S ASCENSION By Saint Philaret The New Confessor of New York
“The Lord said unto my Lord: Sit thou on my right hand, Till I make thine enemies thy footstool” (Matt. 22:44)The holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian, in announcing how the Lord Jesus Christ foretold the descent of the…

Reveal Your Shame for it to be Washed
The Lord scorneth the scorners: but He giveth grace unto the lowly (Prov. 3:34). Particularly remember these words when you go to confession. Nothing like pride binds your tongue to keep it from saying, “I am a sinner.” Humble yourself…

Sermon of St. Philaret of New York ON THE SUNDAY OF THE DREAD JUDGEMENT
The Gospel reading that we heard today during the Divine Liturgy begins with the words of the Lord “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne…