The Zeal of Simon the “Pure”
By Hieromonk Tikhon On the hill of Mount Ortho lived Simon the “Pure,” Who once was a simple man, quiet and sure. But he found some new podcasts to listen to late, With hosts who would lecture on matters of…
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[In 5 Languages] Ten Workhorses and One Artist
На русском: Десять рабочих лошадок и один художникIn italiano: Dieci cavalli da lavoro e un artistaÎn română: Zece cai de muncă și un artistНа српском: Deset radnih konja i jedan umetnik Ten Workhorses and One Artist By Hieromonk Tikhon, Chancellor…
Much Devotion About Nothing: When “Religious” Activity Becomes a Substitute for Prayer
Much Devotion About Nothing. When religious activity replaces prayer.
The Cult of Self-Esteem vs. Orthodox Humility
Modern culture teaches self-esteem as the answer to life’s problems, but the Orthodox Church offers a very different path. Drawing on the wisdom of St. Isaac the Syrian, this article explores the difference between the modern cult of self-esteem and the liberating truth of Christian humility.
The Virtue of Humility: A Cornerstone of Orthodoxy
Understanding Humility Humility, often misunderstood as mere self-deprecation, is far deeper and more profound. It is not about thinking less of oneself, but thinking of oneself less. True humility is recognizing our limitations and the grandeur of God, acknowledging that…
“An Angel Fell from Heaven – St. John of the Ladder
“An angel fell from Heaven without any other passion except pride, and so we may ask whether it is possible to ascend to Heaven by humility alone, without any other of the virtues.” + St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent, Step…