Saint Cyril of Thessaloniki (1544 – 1566)
Saint Cyril, whose secular name was Kyriakos, was born in Thessaloniki in the year 1544 AD, during the reign of Sultan Suleiman. His father's name was Peios, he came from […]
Saint Cyril, whose secular name was Kyriakos, was born in Thessaloniki in the year 1544 AD, during the reign of Sultan Suleiman. His father's name was Peios, he came from […]
After death, the righteous people live in very great joy and gladness, and only expect, but without having already received the kingdom and the unknown goods, which the […]
If you love to awaken in your heart the divine desire and to acquire love for Christ and with it all the other virtues, be frequent in the Holy […]
Cry out the name of God; He is ready to help everyone who asks. Do not forget the prayer; man’s entire being is sanctified by the prayer. It […]
Concerning calm and unceasing prayer the Lord said: “]Take good care not to indulge in drunkenness and worldly cares.” “Stay awake and pray, lest temptation overcome you.” “What I […]
God opposes the proud while He gives grace to the humble. The Pharisee in the parable did some good things. But he appears before God in a pharisaical, hypocritical […]
It is habitual for those who love to boast rather about what they suffer for their loved ones than about what they have benefited from those persons. […]
Do not lose your courage, my child, no matter how much the tempestuous sea of various passions might rage at times. You should reflect that all these […]
Oh, at that time the internal judge —each person’s conscience— will rise with a bold and powerful voice either to condemn or acquit him. “If our […]
To gain piety you must: a) live or associate with devout people and observe how they behave b) study with your mind everything that is holy and go […]