Who Belongs to the Church?
St. Gregory Palamas
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RTOC Diocese of Pallini & Western Europe
Category Wisdom from the Fathers
To Every Christian
I am a pauper and vagabond for you
I have been placed on the Cross for you,
Sunday of the 630 God-bearing Fathers of the Fourth Ecumenical Council in Chalcedon
Celestial stars of the spiritual realm, enlighten my mind with your rays. Every year, between July 13th and 19th, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Fourth Ecumenical Council, held in Chalcedon in 451 AD, which was convened to address the Monophysite…
Order in the Orthodox Church: Reflecting on St. Dionysius the Areopagite’s Wisdom
St. Dionysius the Areopagite, an illustrious figure in the history of the Orthodox Church, once wisely stated, “nothing is good if not done well (in a good matter).” This profound insight holds a timeless relevance, particularly when we consider the…
A Little More About The Prayer Of The Heart
In a previous post, we mentioned the mystical tradition of hesychasm, a cornerstone of Orthodox spirituality dedicated to inner stillness and contemplative prayer. Today, we continue this journey by exploring one of the most revered and powerful spiritual practices within…
Understanding Hesychasm: The Heartbeat of True Orthodox Spirituality
Hesychasm, a mystical tradition deeply rooted in the True Orthodox Church, offers a pathway to inner peace and divine communion through silent prayer and stillness. Originating from the Greek word “hesychia,” meaning silence or stillness, this practice encapsulates the essence…
Why did God Leave Evil People?
God left evil people to live among the good so that the good could shine even more. The evil also profit from living among the good because it brings to them sanctimony, they feel ashamed, they blush before the others,…