The Search for the Kingdom of Heaven
By Priest Aleksandar Radunovic The Kingdom of Heaven is near – but this nearness cannot be understood as something limited by time or space, for the Kingdom of God is not of this world, nor does it appear in a…
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If You Owe God a Coin, He Will Not Accept from You a Pearl Instead
by +B.P. St. Isaac the Syrian offers us a profound teaching: “If you owe God a coin, He will not accept a pearl in its place.” This saying invites us to reflect on our relationship with God and what He…
The Woman as a Pillar
By Priest Aleksandar Radunovic The woman is the pillar of every nation, for through her purity, virtuous life, and dedication to the God-given roles, she becomes the moral guardian of her home and the entire people. Her meekness, her faithfulness…
The Miracle of the Archangel Michael in Chonae or Colossae – September 6
The Feast of the Miracle of the Archangel Michael in Chonae stands as a powerful reminder of the divine protection and intercession that the saints and angels offer us. Celebrated on September 6th, this feast commemorates the miraculous event that…
The Divine Liturgy: Structure and Meaning in True Orthodoxy
The Divine Liturgy, often called the “mystery of mysteries,” lies at the very heart of the Orthodox Christian faith. It is much more than a ritual; it is the living, dynamic encounter between God and His people. Every element, every…
To Every Christian
I am a pauper and vagabond for you
I have been placed on the Cross for you,
PATIENCE AND COMFORT
by Vladimir Moss That we through the patience and comfort of the Scripures might have hope. Romans 15.4. From Adam and Eve in Genesis to the Wedding of the Lamb in Revelation the whole of the Holy Scriptures is a story – a very…
THE RACE OF LIFE
By Vladimir Moss Life is a race for the prize of salvation; and few there be who win it. We are reminded of this in today’s Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which is supremely unimportant, irrelevant and even harmful for those…
The Great Martyr Saint Panteleimon: A Testament of Patience and Faith in Tribulation
The Life of Saint Panteleimon Saint Panteleimon was born in Nicomedia (modern-day Izmit, Turkey) in the late 3rd century to a pagan father and a Christian mother. His birth name was Pantaleon, meaning “in all things like a lion.” Raised…