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Wisdom from the Fathers

Patiently abiding in prayer signifies a man’s renunciation of himself. St. Isaac the Syrian

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Love is the fruit of prayer … Patiently abiding in prayer signifies a man’s renunciation of himself. Therefore the self-denial of the soul turns into love for God. (St. Isaac the Syrian, Homily, 43)

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A Pillar of True Orthodoxy: Announcing the Life & Akathist of St. Nikiphoros of Chios

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Saturday of Souls

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Behold, the Handmaid of the Lord: On Accepting Spiritual Invitations

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Reservations are now available for our 2026 Holy Land Pilgrimage!

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St. John the Theologian

On the Mystery of the Beloved Disciple./ On the life and falling-asleep in the Lord of the Holy Apostle John the Theologian

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