RTOC Diocese of Pallini & Western Europe
RTOC Diocese of Pallini & Western Europe
A faithful friend is a living treasure. Drawing upon the wisdom of St. Gregory the Theologian, this article explores the Orthodox understanding of true friendship, the importance of virtue and spiritual companionship, and the responsibility to become faithful friends who encourage one another in Christ.
What does it mean to be faithful unto death? Reflecting on Revelation 2:10, this article explores the Orthodox Christian calling to persevere in the Faith, endure trials with courage and humility, preserve the truth entrusted to the Church, and remain steadfast in Christ until the end. For those who remain faithful, the Lord promises the crown of life.
When I look back now, I sometimes wonder how I managed to do some of the things I did when I was young. Perhaps youth gives us a courage that age later replaces with caution. I had finished high school…
The Holy Apostle Paul warned Timothy that there would come those who possess “a form of godliness, but deny the power thereof.” These words are often applied to the secular world, to nominal Christians, or to those outside the Church.…
Much Devotion About Nothing. When religious activity replaces prayer.
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 Feast After the Feast: Where Shall We Find the Holy Spirit? Today, on the day following the great Feast of Pentecost, the Holy Church gathers us together for the Synaxis of the Holy Spirit. It is a feast that…
«Io effonderò il Mio Spirito sopra ogni carne.» (Gioele 2,28) Oggi la Santa Chiesa Ortodossa celebra la luminosa e vivificante festa della Santa Pentecoste. Cinquanta giorni dopo la Risurrezione di Cristo e dieci giorni dopo la Sua gloriosa Ascensione, si…
„Și voi turna din Duhul Meu peste tot trupul.” (Ioil 3, 1) Astăzi, Sfânta Biserică Ortodoxă prăznuiește luminata și de-viață-făcătoarea sărbătoare a Sfintei Cincizecimi. La cincizeci de zile după Învierea lui Hristos și la zece zile după slăvita Sa Înălțare…
“I will pour out My Spirit upon all flesh.” (Joel 2:28) Today the Holy Orthodox Church celebrates the radiant and life-giving Feast of Holy Pentecost. Fifty days after the Resurrection of Christ and ten days after His glorious Ascension, the…
