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…
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The Life and Miracles of Our Holy Mother Irene, Abbess of the Convent of Chrysovalantou
The Orthodox Church venerates many saints whose lives of piety, devotion, and miraculous intercession continue to inspire the faithful. Among these holy men and women stands our Holy Mother Irene, the revered Abbess of the Convent of Chrysovalantou. Her life,…
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…
Înțelegerea Akriviei (Ἀκρίβεια) și Iconomiei (Οἰκονομία) în Biserica Ortodoxă
+ Ep. P În viața Bisericii Ortodoxe, conceptele de „Akrivia” (Ἀκρίβεια) și „Oikonomia” (Οἰκονομία) joacă un rol crucial în administrarea chestiunilor ecleziastice și în îngrijirea pastorală a credincioșilor. Acești termeni, adesea traduși ca „Exactitate” și, respectiv, „Dispensare”, întruchipează abordarea Bisericii…
Understanding Akriveia in Arabic
فهم الدقة (أكريفيا) و التدبير (إيكونوميا) في الكنيسة الأرثوذكسية. بقلم غبطة الأسقف فلاريتوس في حياة الكنيسة الأرثوذكسية، يلعب مفهوما “أكريفيا” (Ἀκρίβεια) و “إيكونوميا” (Οἰκονομία) أدواراً حاسمة في إدارة الأمور الكنسية و الرعاية الكهنوتية للمؤمنين. يجسد هذان المصطلحان، اللذان يُترجمان غالباً…
The Icon of the Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow: A Celebration of Comfort and Healing
Today, marks the second feast of the icon of the Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow. This beloved and revered icon holds a special place in the hearts of Orthodox Christians worldwide. Its celebration reminds us of the…
The Lives of St. Mary Magdalene and St. Marcella of Chios
As we honor the saints on their feast days, it is a time of reflection and inspiration for the faithful. July 22nd marks the celebration of both St. Mary Magdalene and St. Marcella of Chios, two remarkable women whose lives…
The Fools for Christ: Embracing Divine Madness for Spiritual Clarity
Today, as we celebrate the feast of St. Simeon the Fool for Christ, we reflect upon the enigmatic and profound tradition of the “Fools for Christ” within the Orthodox Church. These extraordinary saints, often misunderstood and sometimes ridiculed, embraced a…
The Zeal of the Prophet Elias: A Beacon of True Orthodoxy
In the annals of sacred history, few figures stand as tall and unwavering as the Prophet Elias, also known as Elijah. His life, marked by profound zeal for God, serves as an enduring testament to the power of faith and…
St. Macrina the Younger: The Holy Sister of St. Basil the Great
Early Life and Background St. Macrina the Younger was born in the year 324 in Caesarea, Cappadocia, to a devout Christian family renowned for their piety and intellectual prowess. She was the eldest child of Basil the Elder and Emmelia,…