Holy Sayings
Need for prayer When guided by prayer, the moral powers within us become stronger that all of our temptations and we conquer them. Elder Ephraim of Arizona Translated by […]
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A Story that Highlights the Difference between Orthodoxy and Tibetan Buddhism
A Story that Highlights the Difference between Orthodoxy and Tibetan Buddhism George, a young man of sixteen or seventeen, came to Mount Athos to go from one monastery to another. […]
The secret to obtaining the Grace of God
The secret to obtaining the Grace of God In the struggle for Christian virtue it is easy to lose hope and to stop struggling. Many a times do […]
The spiritual benefits in Church
The spiritual benefits in Church Gradually, our efforts in Church yield some spiritual benefits. We gain in self-awareness and realize the presence of our weaknesses. If anything, whether […]
Holy Sayings: How we should act
How we should act in this world We should not forget the reality that exists around us, but in every occasion we should act according to Christ. Elder Sophrony […]
God acts at will through human habits and situations
The moment people give you trouble and tick you off, inwardly all sorts of passions fire up. If you look at this fact from the right perspective, it will […]
On the Search for Faith and Orthodoxy in the U.S.
—Many scientists consider it impossible to believe in God. However, you are a man of science, and at the same time a believer… —I came to the conviction […]
No one should wish to be saved alone
No one should wish to be saved alone On my own I am not the Church, but together with you. All together we are the Church. All are incorporated […]
Sleepiness and prayer
Sleepiness and prayer Sometimes it is so difficult to remain awake and alert during our morning or evening prayers. Is it because we are tired from work or […]
Holy sayings
Walking by Hospital When you walk by a hospital you should make your Cross three times; one for the sick, one for their families and those who take care […]