

RTOC Diocese of Pallini & Western Europe

RTOC Diocese of Pallini & Western Europe



Middle Eastern Date Caramel No Oil Recipe with a Shout-out to Elias from Aleppo
An easycaramel made from smooth, puréed dates. This naturally sweet, raw caramel is perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes with a rich caramel flavor. Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Servings: 16 (1-Tbsp servings) Course: Dessert Cuisine:…


The Feast of the Translation of the Relics of the First Martyr Stephen: A Reflection on August 2nd
On August 2nd, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast of the Translation of the Relics of the First Martyr Stephen, a day that calls to mind both the courage of this holy martyr and the profound significance of his relics…

The Feast of the Seven Maccabees: Martyrs for the Holy Fast
Today, as the Church commemorates the Holy Martyrs—the Seven Maccabees (their names are usually cited by Orthodox sources as Abim, Antonius, Gurias, Eleazar, Eusebonus, Alimus and Marcellus, or variations of these) their mother Solomonia, and their teacher Eleazar—we are reminded…

To Every Christian
I am a pauper and vagabond for you
I have been placed on the Cross for you,

What Are the Benefits of Working Justly But Not Believing Correctly?
The Righteous Noah had paid workers who helped build his ark. Simply put, they worked to be paid. They didn’t believe in the coming flood or the revelation of Noah. Were they saved? No, they drowned! Working morally and justly…

In Arabic: Fools for Christ: Embracing God’s Madness for Spiritual Clarity. الجّهال من أجل المسيح: احتضان الجنون الإلهي من أجل الوضوح الروحي.
اليوم، بينما نحتفل بعيد القديس سمعان المتباله من أجل المسيح، نتأمل في التقليد الغامض و العميق لـ “الجّهال من أجل المسيح” داخل الكنيسة الأرثوذكسية. هؤلاء القديسون غير العاديين، الذين كثيراً ما يُساء فهمهم و يُستهزأ بهم أحيانًا، تبنوا طريقاً فريداً…

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…